What is Owen & Engine's health inspection score?

Owen & Engine has a SafeDine safety score of 74 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Owen & Engine last inspected?

Owen & Engine was last inspected on September 1, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Owen & Engine have?

Owen & Engine has 10 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Owen & Engine safe to eat at?

Owen & Engine has a good safety record with a score of 74/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Owen & Engine serve?

Owen & Engine serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Owen & Engine

Name: Owen & Engine
Address: 2700 N WESTERN AVE, Chicago, 60647
Rating: 74

2700 N WESTERN AVE , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 9/1/2023

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0Good

American•Logan Square

Ranked #486 of 729 in Logan SquareBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Sep 1, 2023

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

40%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

32 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-27

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 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

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+4 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 73/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (74/100) 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

2700 N WESTERN AVE , Chicago, IL 60647

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2022

1 inspections

Nov

Dec 2022

3 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

7 basic

Sep 2023

1 inspections

Sep

Inspection History

5 records on file

2 Canvass2 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Non-Inspection

Sep 23

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.11 REPAIR THE OPENING IN THE WALL BEHIND THE MOP SINK IN THE BASEMENT MEAT PREP ROOM.

Base deductions−2 pts

Dec 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE STICKY LIQUID BUILDUP ON THE COUNTER BEHIND THE 2ND FLOOR BAR AROUND THE BEER TAPS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(B) OBSERVED A DEAD FLY ON THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE MEAT ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED SURFACES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.11 REPAIR THE OPENING IN THE WALL BEHIND THE MOP SINK IN THE BASEMENT MEAT PREP ROOM.
59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2567906 ON 12/1/22 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED APPROX. 30 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS OF THE BASEMENT PREP AREAS, AROUND THE VEGETABLES IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, AND AROUND THE EQUIPMENT BEHIND BOTH BARS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−8 pts

Dec 22

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High2 Med2 Basic

5 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
NO SANITIZER WAS PROVIDED AT THE FINAL RINSE OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE BEHIND THE 1ST FLOOR BAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A FINAL RINSE OF 100 PPM CHLORINE FOR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MUST ALSO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT:"THESE FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR MAY CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROX. 25 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS OF THE BASEMENT PREP AREAS, AROUND THE VEGETABLES IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, AND AROUND THE EQUIPMENT BEHIND BOTH BARS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TO MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
REPAIR THE OPENING IN THE WALL BEHIND THE MOP SINK IN THE BASEMENT MEAT PREP ROOM.

Base deductions−24 pts

Nov 22

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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