What is The Bar 10 Doors's health inspection score?

The Bar 10 Doors has a SafeDine safety score of 91 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 Bar 10 Doors last inspected?

The Bar 10 Doors was last inspected on March 4, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does The Bar 10 Doors have?

The Bar 10 Doors has 32 total violations across 11 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is The Bar 10 Doors safe to eat at?

Yes, The Bar 10 Doors has an excellent safety record with a score of 91/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does The Bar 10 Doors serve?

The Bar 10 Doors serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

The Bar 10 Doors

Name: The Bar 10 Doors
Address: 1251-1259 W TAYLOR ST, Chicago, 60607
Rating: 91

1251-1259 W TAYLOR ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 3/4/2026

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0Excellent

American•West Loop

Ranked #196 of 1000 in West LoopBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

10 inspections

Last: Mar 4, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

50%

Clean Rate

3.2

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-9

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+14 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

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

1251-1259 W TAYLOR ST, Chicago, IL 60607

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2023

1 inspections

Sep

Oct 2023

2 inspections

4 high priority

7 basic

Aug 2024

1 inspections

Aug

Oct 2024

2 inspections

4 high priority

3 intermediate

1 basic

Jul 2025

1 inspections

Jul

Oct 2025

2 inspections

1 intermediate

12 basic

Mar 2026

1 inspections

Mar

Inspection History

10 records on file

3 Non-Inspection2 Canvass Re-Inspection2 Canvass1 Complaint Re-Inspection2 Complaint

Mar 26

Non-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-602.13 CLEAN THE PREP COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, STAINLESS STEEL STORAGE SHELVES, AND INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND LIQUOR ROOM AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREA UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE DISHWASHING AREA AND FOOD PREP AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114 REMOVE THE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND FOOD PREP AREA INCLUDING NON-WORKING COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND DISHWASHING MACHINE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-202.11 MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE MISSING AT THE FIXTURES ABOVE THE COOK'S LINE.
59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2625433 ON 10/16/25 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED 2 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−12 pts

Oct 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 2 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE PREP COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, STAINLESS STEEL STORAGE SHELVES, AND INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
REMOVE THE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND FOOD PREP AREA INCLUDING NON-WORKING COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND DISHWASHING MACHINE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE MEN'S WASHROOM ESPECIALLY AROUND THE TOILETS. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND LIQUOR ROOM AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREA UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE DISHWASHING AREA AND FOOD PREP AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
REPAIR THE BROKEN WALL TILE UNDER THE URINAL IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM. SEAL ALL HOLES AND CORNERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, BEHIND THE BAR AND IN THE DISHWASHING AREA.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE MISSING AT THE FIXTURES ABOVE THE COOK'S LINE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED THE CERTIFED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−17 pts

Jul 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 24

Canvass InspectionFail

4 High3 Med1 Basic

8 total2 risk factors

33/100inspection score

−57 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLERS OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR THE HAND SINK DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT BAR HANDSINK AND KITCHEN PREP HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 5LBS OF CHICKEN AT 53.4F AND 3LBS OF COOKED PASTA AT 52.7F. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOTNOTE THAT STATES:" THESE ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER. CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD-BORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE MEDICAL CONDITIONS. (REFER TO CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY GUIDE ON THE CDPH WEBSITE -HANDOUT GIVEN TO MANAGER) PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−57 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Aug 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED UNUSED COOLERS, FRYERS, AND OTHER EQUIPMENT STORED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

Base deductions−2 pts

Oct 23

Complaint InspectionFail

4 High6 Basic

10 total2 risk factors

38/100inspection score

−52 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA, REAR PREP AREA, AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS FULLY SUPPLIED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AND CAPABLE OF DELIVERING HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE MAINTAINING IMPROPER CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM OF CHLORINE. MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MACHINE SO THAT IT IS CAPABLE OF DELIVERING CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION BETWEEN 50-100PPM OF CHLORINE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAK COMING FROM PIPE UNDERNEATH LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME IN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED UNUSED COOLERS, FRYERS, AND OTHER EQUIPMENT STORED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB IN CEILING ABOVE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
62COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE−2
OBSERVED MULTIPLE ASHTRAYS ON PATIO. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ASHTRAYS AND COMPLY WITH CITY CLEAN AIR ORDINANCE. VIOLATION 7-32-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−52 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Sep 23

Complaint 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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