What is Kasey's Tavern's health inspection score?

Kasey's Tavern has a SafeDine safety score of 81 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Kasey's Tavern last inspected?

Kasey's Tavern was last inspected on December 11, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Kasey's Tavern have?

Kasey's Tavern has 6 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Kasey's Tavern safe to eat at?

Kasey's Tavern has a good safety record with a score of 81/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Kasey's Tavern serve?

Kasey's Tavern serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Kasey's Tavern

Name: Kasey's Tavern
Address: 701 S DEARBORN ST, Chicago, 60605
Rating: 81

701 S DEARBORN ST, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 12/11/2024

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0Good

American•South Loop

Ranked #154 of 289 in South LoopBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Declining

4 inspections

Last: Dec 11, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

50%

Clean Rate

1.5

Avg Violations

16 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-19

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-6 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

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-8 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

100

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.

Location

701 S DEARBORN ST, Chicago, IL 60605

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2022

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 basic

Jun

Jul 2022

1 inspections

Dec 2024

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

Dec

Inspection History

4 records on file

2 Canvass1 Non-Inspection1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Dec 24

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Basic

2 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
FOUND WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE AND CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 56F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.SINK SERVICED AT TIME OF INSPECTION HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE NOW AT 100F.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2

Base deductions−12 pts

Dec 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 22

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High2 Basic

4 total2 risk factors

66/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. FACILITY PREPARES TCS FOODS SUCH AS PIZZA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

Basic (2)

−4 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR MEASURING QUAT SANITIZER OR CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST STRIPS. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES.

Base deductions−24 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 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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