What is Bar Siena's health inspection score?

Bar Siena has a SafeDine safety score of 79 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Bar Siena last inspected?

Bar Siena was last inspected on June 17, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Bar Siena have?

Bar Siena has 25 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Bar Siena safe to eat at?

Bar Siena has a good safety record with a score of 79/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Bar Siena serve?

Bar Siena serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Bar Siena

Name: Bar Siena
Address: 832 W RANDOLPH ST, Chicago, 60607
Rating: 79

832 W RANDOLPH ST, Chicago

Last inspected 11mo ago

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0Good

American•West Loop

Ranked #537 of 1000 in West LoopBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

7 inspections

Last: Jun 17, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

14%

Clean Rate

3.6

Avg Violations

12 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-21

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-8 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-4 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+19 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2022

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 basic

Jun

Jan 2023

2 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

6 basic

Apr 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Apr

Apr 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

2 basic

Jun 2025

2 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

1 basic

Jun

Inspection History

7 records on file

1 Canvass Re-Inspection2 Canvass3 Complaint1 Complaint Re-Inspection

Jun 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 25

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High2 Med1 Basic

5 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED NO SANITIZER DETECTED AT THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE THAT WAS IN USE DURING THE INSPECTION IN THE BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FINAL RINSE OF 100 PPM CHLORINE AT THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED THE SALAD PREP COOLER AT 48F AND THE 1-DOOR PREP COOLER AT 50F. BOTH COOLERS WERE USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS SALAD DRESSINGS AND CHEESE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BOTH COOLERS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE SALAD PREP COOLER, 1 DOOR PREP COOLER AND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED COOKED POTATOES AT 44F, LASAGNA AT 45F, BECHAMEL SAUCE AT 46F, CUT LETTUCE AT 50F, SALSA VERDE AT 50F, VODKA SAUCE AT 45F, MOZZARELLA CHEESE AT 44-46F, SALAD DRESSINGS AT 44-47F, TIRAMISU AT 45F, AND CREAM CHEESE AT 44F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROX. 50 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING ABOVE THE 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA AND BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM AND STAIRWELL. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES PROVIDED IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Base deductions−32 pts

Apr 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High2 Med2 Basic

5 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT KITCHEN AND BASEMENT HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (SUGAR). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM OF THE SIDE PICK UP WINDOW. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED FAUCET IN FIRST FLOOR MENS RESTROOM IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR AT SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA ACROSS FROM RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Base deductions−24 pts

Apr 23

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
FOUND COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN THE PREP COOLER LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE PIZZA OVEN. COOKED POTATOES, RICOTTA CHEESE, GARLIC CREAM SAUCE, COOKED RISOTTO, LOBSTER MEAT, COOKED PEAS, COOKED PORK, AND COOKED MUSHROOM ARE FOUND AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 45F TO 51F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD-HOLDING TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD DISCARDED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE 2ND FLOOR UNISEX WASHROOM AND THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE ONE IN EACH WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−7 pts

Jan 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 UNABLE TO VERIFY FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND KEEP A RECORD OF CERTIFICATES ON-SITE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 UNABLE TO VERIFY ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND KEEP RECORD OF CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS.

Base deductions−4 pts

Jan 23

Complaint InspectionFail

2 High2 Med4 Basic

8 total

62/100inspection score

−38 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
HANDWASHING SIGNAGE NEEDED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED THE 1ST FLOOR COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK BLOCKED WITH A BAG OF TOWELS INSIDE THE SINK BASIN AND A CONTAINER OF BREAD IN FRONT OF THE SINK DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAKE HANDWASHING SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES TO ALLOW FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. THE MANAGER REMOVED TOWELS FROM THE HAND-WASHING SINK DURING THE INSPECTION AND MOVED THE BREAD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C)

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS - THE ADVISORY IS MISSING A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ADD A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT ADVISORY: "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS. " PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED OVER 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS, CEILING, BOTTLES, ETC., IN THE 2ND-FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY FROM THE PREMISES AND CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED A LEAK COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE 2ND-FLOOR LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
FOUND NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE TWO EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
UNABLE TO VERIFY FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND KEEP A RECORD OF CERTIFICATES ON-SITE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
UNABLE TO VERIFY ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND KEEP RECORD OF CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS.

Base deductions−38 pts

Jun 22

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High1 Basic

3 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK INACCESSIBLE AT BAR (1ST FLOOR). OBSERVED TWO PITCHERS OF WATER AND TRAY STORED IN HAND WASHING SINK WITH GARBAGE CAN BLOCKING HAND SINK MAKING IT INACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK IN EMPLOYEE WASH ROOM IN BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY DRY HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE FOR CITATION.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED TWO OF THREE WASH BOWL SINKS IN MEN'S BATHROOM (1ST FLOOR) IN NEED OF REPAIR. WATER TEMPERATURE AT FRONT TWO WASH BOWLS READING AT 93.8F AND 93.1F. WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 100.0F OR ABOVE.

Base deductions−22 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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