What is Bistec Bar & Grill's health inspection score?

Bistec Bar & Grill has a SafeDine safety score of 84 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Bistec Bar & Grill last inspected?

Bistec Bar & Grill was last inspected on October 8, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Bistec Bar & Grill have?

Bistec Bar & Grill has 18 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Bistec Bar & Grill safe to eat at?

Bistec Bar & Grill has a good safety record with a score of 84/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Bistec Bar & Grill serve?

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

Official Health Record

Bistec Bar & Grill

Name: Bistec Bar & Grill
Address: 1523 N KINGSBURY ST, Chicago, 60642
Rating: 84

1523 N KINGSBURY ST, Chicago

Last inspected 8mo ago

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0Good

American•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

4 inspections

Last: Oct 8, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

4.5

Avg Violations

8 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-20

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-7 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+14 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 80/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (84/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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

Jul 2024

2 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

7 basic

Jul

Oct 2025

2 inspections

3 high priority

1 intermediate

3 basic

Inspection History

4 records on file

2 Canvass Re-Inspection2 Canvass

Oct 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
Inadequate lighting in walk-in cooler, instructed to provide more lights.

Base deductions−2 pts

Oct 25

Canvass InspectionFail

3 High1 Med2 Basic

6 total1 risk factor

56/100inspection score

−39 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
No certified food service manager on site, no certificate posted while handling and serving TCS foods ( chicken, beef...) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
Obstructed hand wash sink at front prep kitchen, found a hose attached to hand sink faucet preventing hand washing. instructed to remove hose. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
Excessive leak noted at bottom of bar hand wash sink, Instructed to repair plumbing and maintain. Priority foundation violation, citation combined.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
No date marking on cooked food containers, found several cooked food containers in walk-in cooler with no discard date that is held in walk-in cooler for more than 24hrs. Instructed to date. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
No sanitizer testing devices for low temp dish washing machine, Instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
Inadequate lighting in walk-in cooler, instructed to provide more lights.

Base deductions−39 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jul 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-602.13 CLEAN THE TOP OF THE DISH MACHINE AND THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALL ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

Base deductions−4 pts

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High2 Med5 Basic

9 total1 risk factor

55/100inspection score

−40 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WITH THEIR ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED DISCOLORATION AND MOLD-LIKE GROWTH ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
OBSERVED EDAMAME BEANS AND RAW BEEF THAWED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE AND PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO THAW ALL TCS FOODS PROPERLY.
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES AND PREP COOLERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE TOP OF THE DISH MACHINE AND THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALL ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED UNUSED AND NONWORKING EQUIPMENT (CONVECTION OVENS, DEEP FRYER, FREEZER, ETC.) STORED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL NONWORKING AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM THE PREMISES.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED A LIGHT SHIELD MISSING FROM THE LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

Base deductions−40 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

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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