What is The Barn's health inspection score?

The Barn has a SafeDine safety score of 89 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 Barn last inspected?

The Barn was last inspected on March 10, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does The Barn have?

The Barn has 25 total violations across 9 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is The Barn safe to eat at?

Yes, The Barn has an excellent safety record with a score of 89/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

The Barn

Name: The Barn
Address: 1659 W OGDEN AVE, Chicago, 60612
Rating: 89

1659 W OGDEN AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 3/10/2026

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0Excellent

Near West Side

Ranked #57 of 196 in Near West Side

Stable

9 inspections

Last: Mar 10, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

2.8

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility conditionHigh Priority

Building maintenance or structural issues

Food labeling

Food not properly labeled or dated

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-14

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-4 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-4 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 86/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (89/100) 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

1659 W OGDEN AVE, Chicago, IL 60612

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Violation Timeline

May 2023

1 inspections

May

Apr 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Oct 2024

2 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Oct

Mar 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

6 basic

Jan 2026

1 inspections

Jan

Feb 2026

1 inspections

Mar 2026

2 inspections

2 intermediate

8 basic

Mar

Inspection History

9 records on file

2 Canvass Re-Inspection2 Canvass3 Non-Inspection2 Complaint

Mar 26

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12: OBSERVED THE BULK DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABEL WITH COMMON FOOD NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
4-904.11: OBSERVED THE SERVING/COOKING UTENSILS (SPOONS, SPATULAS, WHISK) NOT INVERTED ON THE DISH STORAGE SHELF. INSTRUCTED INVERT AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.11: OBSERVED HOLES IN THE LOWER WALLS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. HOLES WERE IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA UNDER HANDWASHING SINK AND IN DISHWAHSING AREA NEAR THE MOP SINK CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES TO ELIMINATE POTENTIAL HARBORAGE POINTS FOR PEST AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FROM CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.

Base deductions−11 pts

Mar 26

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED THE BULK DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABEL WITH COMMON FOOD NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
OBSERVED THE SERVING/COOKING UNTESILS (SPOONS, SPATULAS, WHISK) NOT INVERTED ON THE DISH STORAGE SHELF. INSTRUCTED INVERT AND MAINTAIN.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED FACILITY USES HIGH TEMPERATURE SANITIZING DISH MACHINE AND THE IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE PROVIDED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION WAS NOT REGISTERING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE, DURING HOT WATER SANITATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE IRREVERSIBLE MEASURING UNIT FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISWASHING MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HOLES IN THE LOWER WALLS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. HOLES WERE IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA UNDER HANDWASHING SINK AND IN DISHWAHSING AREA NEAR THE MOP SINK CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES TO ELIMINATE POTENTIAL HARBORAGE POINTS FOR PEST AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FROM CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC−2
8-304.11(A): OBSERVED PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM 03/21/2025 NOT POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW. LICENSE COVERED THE MENTIONED SUMMARY REPORT. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST THE ENTIRE SUMMARY REPORT FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B), CITATION ISSUED

Base deductions−15 pts

Feb 26

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 26

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 25

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High6 Basic

7 total1 risk factor

73/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES FOR SICK EMPLOYEES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL FOOD-HANDLING EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASHGUARD AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE DISHROOM AND IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA TO PREVEN CONTAMINATION OF CLEAN DISHES AND FOOD.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED EXPOSED UNPAINTED DRYWALL PANELS ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE PIZZA PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PAINT SO THE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
REPLACE THE LIGHT THAT IS OUT ABOVE THE COOK'S PREP LINE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC−2
NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED IN THE PUBLIC VIEW. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT BECAUSE OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−22 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Oct 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-602.13 CLEAN THE WALL MOUNTED POTATO SLICER WITH FOOD DEBRIS ON IT.

Base deductions−2 pts

Oct 24

Complaint InspectionFail

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROX. 20 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS FLYING AROUND BEHIND THE BAR AREA AND RESTING ON THE SODA GUN NOZZLES AND BOTTLES OF LIQUOR. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF DISHES BEING SANITIZED IN THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE WALL MOUNTED POTATO SLICER WITH FOOD DEBRIS ON IT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREA IN SEVERAL AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE AFFECTED AREAS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−13 pts

Apr 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED SEVERAL LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS WITH DRY PRODUCTS ( SALT, SUGAR) WITHOUT PROPER COMMON FOOD NAME MARKINGS. MUST LABEL BULK AND WORKING FOOD CONTAINERS WITH CONTENTS COMMON NAME. MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER STORED IN THE ICE BIN WITH HANDLE TOUCHING ICE. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES PROPERLY.

Base deductions−7 pts

May 23

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

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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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