What is Red Pepper's Lounge's health inspection score?

Red Pepper's Lounge has a SafeDine safety score of 76 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Red Pepper's Lounge last inspected?

Red Pepper's Lounge was last inspected on October 21, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Red Pepper's Lounge have?

Red Pepper's Lounge has 6 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Red Pepper's Lounge safe to eat at?

Red Pepper's Lounge has a good safety record with a score of 76/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Red Pepper's Lounge serve?

Red Pepper's Lounge serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Red Pepper's Lounge

Name: Red Pepper's Lounge
Address: 426 E 87TH ST, Chicago, 60619
Rating: 76

426 E 87TH ST , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 10/21/2024

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0Good

American•Chicago

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

Unknown

1 inspection

Last: Oct 21, 2024

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

19 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-30

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-12 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-18 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

Latest

100% weight

Real-time Score: 70/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (76/100) 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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426 E 87TH ST , Chicago, IL 60619

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Inspection History

1 record on file

1 Canvass

Oct 24

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE AT THE FRONT WEST BAR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN BIN/CONTAINER OR IN THE ICE HANDLE UP WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
BAR GUN HOLDER IN THE FRONT EAST BAR WITH PINKISH BUILD UP. -INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR WITH A BLACK AND PINKISH BUILD UP ON THE WHITE PANEL. -INTERIOR OF THE MOP SINK WITH BLACK STAINS. -REAR REACH IN FREEZER WITH THICK ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS LOW. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
MOP SINK IN REAR CLOSET HAS NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE BAR, STORAGE AND PREP AREAS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
THE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE TOILET ROOMS NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN WORKING VENTILATION.

Base deductions−12 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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