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

Cubs Bar & Grill has a SafeDine safety score of 96 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Cubs Bar & Grill last inspected?

Cubs Bar & Grill was last inspected on March 25, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Cubs Bar & Grill have?

Cubs Bar & Grill has 25 total violations across 9 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Cubs Bar & Grill safe to eat at?

Yes, Cubs Bar & Grill has an excellent safety record with a score of 96/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Cubs Bar & Grill serve?

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

Official Health Record

Cubs Bar & Grill

Name: Cubs Bar & Grill
Address: 11601 W TOUHY AVE, Chicago, 60666
Rating: 96

11601 W TOUHY AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 3/25/2026

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0Excellent

Steakhouse•Chicago

Ranked #1000 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 92% of steakhouse restaurants

Stable

8 inspections

Last: Mar 25, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

3.1

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

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

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-1 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 95/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (96/100) 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.

Location

11601 W TOUHY AVE, Chicago, IL 60666

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2022

1 inspections

3 basic

Sep

Jun 2023

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

6 basic

Apr 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

4 basic

Apr

Dec 2024

1 inspections

4 basic

Apr 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Apr

Oct 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Mar 2026

1 inspections

1 intermediate

Mar

Inspection History

8 records on file

1 Canvass Re-Inspection5 Canvass1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint

Mar 26

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5

Base deductions−5 pts

Oct 25

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN SERVER AREA BY POP AND COFFEE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Base deductions−4 pts

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED THE FOLLOWING --WATER LEAKING FROM THE CEILING AT THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. --DIRTY AND DUSTY FANS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. --STAINED CEILING TILES AT SAME. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

Base deductions−4 pts

Dec 24

Canvass InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM PIPE OF THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA, DIRT AND DUSTY WALLS ALL AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN AT THE BAR.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
NOTED LIGHTING ABOVE THE WARMING UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WITHOUT PROTECTIVE SHIELDING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF BULBS OR PROTECTIVE SHIELD FOR THE BULBS.

Base deductions−8 pts

Apr 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High4 Basic

5 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED INTERIOR GUARD OF ICE MACHINE WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESRAINTS TO PREVENT THE POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MULTIPLE COLLASPED CEILING PANELS NEAR THE SERVICE SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR CEILING PANELS AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRT ON FLOORS, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS TRHOUGHOUT PREP AND BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLORRS, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.

Base deductions−18 pts

Jun 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
4-202.18--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING GRILL IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-303.11--OBSERVED DIM LIGHTING INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BRIGHTER BULB AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−4 pts

Jun 23

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med4 Basic

6 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE LOCATED AT THE FOOD PREP AREA AT IMPROPER FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT "0" PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION.(DISHMACHINE IS NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINE SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 ? 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). DISHMACHINE TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED (SEE COMMENTS BELOW). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025,NO CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER IN REAR STORAGE RACK WITHOUT A LABEL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR TOP SURFACES OF DISHWASHING MACHINE TO REMOVE DRIED UP DEBRIS AND TO MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MANTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND DISHWASHING MACHINE BEHIND GREASE TRAP IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND FLOORS WITH DEBRIS UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS IN BAR AREAS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING GRILL IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED DIM LIGHTING INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BRIGHTER BULB AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−23 pts

Sep 22

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN FOOD PREP AREA. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED WALL ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF HANDSINK AT BAR IN DISREPAIR. RESTORE WALL TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN FOOD PREP AREA. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN BROKE LIGHT SHIELD.

Base deductions−6 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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