What is The New Look's health inspection score?

The New Look has a SafeDine safety score of 94 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was The New Look last inspected?

The New Look was last inspected on August 1, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does The New Look have?

The New Look has 43 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is The New Look safe to eat at?

Yes, The New Look has an excellent safety record with a score of 94/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does The New Look serve?

The New Look serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

The New Look

Name: The New Look
Address: 2544 E 83RD ST, Chicago, 60617
Rating: 94

2544 E 83RD ST, Chicago

Last inspected 9mo ago

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0Excellent

American•Chicago

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

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Aug 1, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

40%

Clean Rate

8.6

Avg Violations

10 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Facility conditionHigh Priority

Building maintenance or structural issues

15x

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-6

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 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

+4 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

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.

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2023

2 inspections

3 high priority

6 intermediate

28 basic

Aug

Mar 2024

1 inspections

Apr 2024

1 inspections

6 basic

Apr

Aug 2025

1 inspections

Inspection History

5 records on file

4 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Aug 25

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 24

Canvass InspectionPass

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD FOR 3-COMPARMTNENT SINK IN KITCHEN. ISTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOR PROPER AIR DRYING OF FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SUFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, STEAM TABLE, COOLER, FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HAND WASHING SINK AND LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALLS BEHIND UTILITY SINK IN PREP AREA, IN BAR AREA, AROUND WALL VENTS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS AND LIGHT SWITCHES IN PREP, STORAGE, BAR AND DINING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FILTERS INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING.

Base deductions−12 pts

Mar 24

Canvass InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Med13 Basic

15 total

64/100inspection score

−36 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS(SQUEEZE BOTTLES & SHAKERS) WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG FRONT DOOR TOP,BOTTOM AND FRAME, REAR DOOR ALONG BOTTOM AND INTERIOR ADJACENT DOOR TO BUSINESS ALONG BOTTOM MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

Basic (13)

−26 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19 : MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS IN LIQUOR STORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLERS IN KITCHEN,MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,STOVE,PREP TABLE SHELVES, SHELVING UNITS,STEAM TABLE,LEGS AND WHEEL BASES OF ALL PREP TABLES, 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,EQUIPMENT,WINDOW SILLS
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AND PIPE AT KITCHEN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-203. MUST INSTALL A MOPSINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER,THE FACILITY MANAGER STATES IT IS LOCATED IN ADJACENT BUSINESS THAT THEY DON'T HAVE ACCESS TO .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
5-501.1: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE STORAGE AREA WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF TRASH,CRATES ,BOTTLES AND TALL WEEDS POSSIBLE HARBORAGE AREA FOR RODENTS MUST REMOVE TRASH AND DEBRIS,CUT DOWN TALL WEEDS AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN KITCHEN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN KITCHEN , BAR AREA AND LIQUOR ROOM
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.13 MUST FINISH FLOOR IN BAR AREA AND UPPER WALL NEAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK & ALONG WALL BASES IN KITCHEN TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING AT VESTIBULE ENTRY.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−36 pts

Aug 23

Canvass InspectionFail

3 High4 Med15 Basic

22 total3 risk factors

5/100inspection score

−80 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
PIC ISN'T ON SITE AT THIS TIME MUST BE ON SITE DURING INSPECTION.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT THIS TIME. PREMISES IS NOT OPENED OR OPERATING AT THIS TIME.PREMISES IS CLOSED ON MONDAYS.MUST BE ON SITE ON RE-INSPCTION.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(NO CITATION ISSUED)
3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKEED OR RAW (BEEF). INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ADD A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.)
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS(SQUEEZE BOTTLES & SHAKERS) WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 35 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES UNDER BAR SERVICE COUNTER AND IN CORNER NEAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND A DEAD MOUSE IN A HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND HOT WATER TANK.APPX. 25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES IN BAR AREA UNDER ICE BIN AND SODA GUNS,DINING AREA,CRAWLING ON FLOOR NEAR WALL BASE UNDER PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DEAD MOUSE. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/21/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG FRONT DOOR TOP,BOTTOM AND FRAME, REAR DOOR ALONG BOTTOM AND INTERIOR ADJACENT DOOR TO BUSINESS ALONG BOTTOM MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

Basic (15)

−30 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS IN LIQUOR STORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLERS IN KITCHEN,MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED FAUCET SPOUT NOT LONG ENOUGH TO REACH FAR LEFT & RIGHT COMPARTMENTS AT BAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025)(CITATION ISSUED(
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,STOVE,PREP TABLE SHELVES, SHELVING UNITS,STEAM TABLE,LEGS AND WHEEL BASES OF ALL PREP TABLES, 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,EQUIPMENT,WINDOW SILLS.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AND PIPE AT KITCHEN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
MUST INSTALL A MOPSINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER,THE FACILITY MANAGER STATES IT IS LOCATED IN ADJACENT BUSINESS THAT THEY DON'T HAVE ACCESS TO .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE STORAGE AREA WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF TRASH,CRATES ,BOTTLES AND TALL WEEDS POSSIBLE HARBORAGE AREA FOR RODENTS MUST REMOVE TRASH AND DEBRIS,CUT DOWN TALL WEEDS AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST FINISH FLOOR IN BAR AREA AND UPPER WALL NEAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK & ALONG WALL BASES IN KITCHEN TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING AT VESTIBULE ENTRY.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN KITCHEN , BAR AREA AND LIQUOR ROOM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN KITCHEN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−80 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

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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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