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

Chisox Bar & Grill has a SafeDine safety score of 95 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Chisox Bar & Grill last inspected?

Chisox Bar & Grill was last inspected on September 30, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Chisox Bar & Grill have?

Chisox Bar & Grill has 29 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Chisox Bar & Grill safe to eat at?

Yes, Chisox Bar & Grill has an excellent safety record with a score of 95/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Chisox Bar & Grill

Name: Chisox Bar & Grill
Address: 320 W 35TH ST, Chicago, 60616
Rating: 95

320 W 35TH ST, Chicago

Last inspected 8mo ago

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0Excellent

Chinatown

Ranked #45 of 465 in Chinatown

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Sep 30, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

5.8

Avg Violations

9 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-5

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+6 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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320 W 35TH ST, Chicago, IL 60616

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Violation Timeline

Feb 2024

1 inspections

6 high priority

4 intermediate

6 basic

Feb

Mar 2024

2 inspections

1 high priority

3 intermediate

8 basic

Sep 2025

2 inspections

1 basic

Sep

Inspection History

5 records on file

1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Canvass2 License Re-Inspection1 License

Sep 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
NOTED NO TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE/GAUGE FOR THE WASH AND SANITIZING CYCLES OF WAREWASHING MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−2 pts

Mar 24

License Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15: OBSERVED A SMALL OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR LEADING TO THE PATIO AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
4-301.12: OBSERVED THE MECHANICAL SINK STOPPERS FOR THE ALL THREE BASINS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD/ DISHWASHING AREA NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR PROVIDE ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH SLIGHT GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE WHEN STAFF IS HIRED THAT THEY TAKE THE FOOD HANDLER COURSE AND MAINTAN RECORDS ON SITE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−13 pts

Mar 24

License Re-Inspection InspectionFail

1 High2 Med4 Basic

7 total1 risk factor

67/100inspection score

−28 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
2-102.14(O): OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
Violation Codes: 6-501.111 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. THE FOLLOWING FLOORS WERE OBSERVED WITH MICE DROPPINGS: SURROUNDING ALL THE COOKING AND DISHWASHING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER WITH FOOD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, BEHIND THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP.DISHWASHING AREA, SURROUNDING THE MOP SINK AND ICE MACHINE ON THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR, BEHIND THE BAR ON THE 2ND FLOOR, IN THE IT ROOM ON THE 2ND FLOOR. MICE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED INSIDE OF THE FOLLOWING SURFACES: INSIDE AN OPENING UNDER THE BEER DISPENSING UNIT ON THE FIRST FLOOR, IN INSIDE OF AN OPENING THE EQUIPMENT OF THE BAR ON THE SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A), NO CITATION
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15: OBSERVED A SMALL OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR LEADING TO THE PATIO AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
4-301.12: OBSERVED THE MECHANICAL SINK STOPPERS FOR THE ALL THREE BASINS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD/ DISHWASHING AREA NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR PROVIDE ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH SLIGHT GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE WHEN STAFF IS HIRED THAT THEY TAKE THE FOOD HANDLER COURSE AND MAINTAN RECORDS ON SITE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−28 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Feb 24

License InspectionFail

6 High4 Med6 Basic

16 total1 risk factor

3/100inspection score

−92 pts

High Priority (6)

−60 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SOAP AT THE HANDWASHING SINK NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND AT HANDWASHING SINKS BEHIND THE BARS ON THE 1ST AND SECOND FLOOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISIONS AT THE HANDWASHING SINK NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND AT HANDWASHING SINKS BEHIND THE BARS. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED TWO OUTDOOR PATIO STRUCTURES WITHOUT HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDWASHING SINKS IN TWO OUTDOOR PATIOS TO ALLOW CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEES IN ALL FOOD PREPARATION AREAS, FOOD DISPENSING, AND WAREWASHING AREAS. THE HANDWASHING SINK MUST MEET COMPLIANCE BY HAVING WATER FROM AN APPROVED SOURCE BY THE CITY OF CHICAGO, HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER (100-120 F), AND FULLY EQUIPPED WITH HANDWASHING CLEANSER AND HAND DRYING PROVISIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED A DISHWASHING MACHINE IN THE FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA NOT OPERABLE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE MACHINE SERVICED AND READY TO BE INSPECTED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, NO CITATION ISSUED.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF A PREP COOLER ACROSS THE STOVE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AT 45.6F. AND ONE COLD HOLDING UNIT UNDER THE STEAM TABLE NOT OPERABLE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO PROBE STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A SMALL OPENING IN THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR LEADING TO THE PATIO AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. OBSERVED 80-100 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. THE FOLLOWING FLOORS WERE OBSERVED WITH MICE DROPPINGS: SURROUNDING ALL THE COOKING AND DISHWASHING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, SURROUNDING THE MOP SINK AND ICE MACHINE ON THE 1ST & 2ND FLOOR, BEHIND THE BAR ON THE 2ND, IN THE IT ROOM ON THE 2ND FLOOR. MICE CROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ON THE FOLLOWING SURFACES: IN THE INSIDE OF THE STEAM TABLE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, ON TOP OF THE BAR AND CASHIER EQUIPMENT ON THE 1ST FLOOR, AND INSIDE OF AN OPENING IN THE ICE MACHINE STORAGE AREA ON THE SECOND FLOOR. LIVE ANTS WERE OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR, LOWER WALL, AND ONE OF THE HAND WASHING SINKS BEHIND THE BAR ON THE 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A), NO CITATION ISSUED
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED DEAD ANTS ON THE FLOORS NEAR THE HANDWASHING SINKS BEHIND THE 1ST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED TWO OUTDOOR PATIO STRUCTURES THAT WILL HAVE SEATING AND A BAR AREA THAT CONSISTS OF COOLERS AND BEER BARRELS NOT ABLE TO BE FULLY ENCLOSED. INSTRUCTED OUTDOOR PATIOS/BARS MUST MEET COMPLIANCE TO PROTECT FOOD (BEVERAGES AND ICE) FROM DIRT, VERMIN, UNNECESSARY HANDLING, DROPLET CONTAMINATIN, OVERHEAD LEAKAGE OR OTHER CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE FOR DISHWASHING MACHINE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED THE MECHANICAL SINK STOPPERS FOR THE ALL THREE BASINS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD/ DISHWASHING AREA NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR PROVIDE ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYING UNITS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH SLIGHT GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE WHEN STAFF IS HIRED THAT THE TAKE THE FOOD HANDLER COURSE AND MAINTAN RECORDS ON SITE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−92 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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