What is Output's health inspection score?

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

When was Output last inspected?

Output was last inspected on April 13, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Output have?

Output has 46 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Output safe to eat at?

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

What type of cuisine does Output serve?

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

Official Health Record

Output

Name: Output
Address: 1758 W GRAND AVE, Chicago, 60622
Rating: 100

1758 W GRAND AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 4/13/2026

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0Excellent

American•Wicker Park

Ranked #20 of 583 in Wicker ParkBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

10 inspections

Last: Apr 13, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

40%

Clean Rate

4.6

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation issue

Facility condition

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

-2

Final Score

100

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+5 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 98/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (100/100) 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.

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Violation Timeline

May 2024

1 inspections

May

Oct 2024

1 inspections

Feb 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Feb

May 2025

2 inspections

3 high priority

5 intermediate

14 basic

Jul 2025

2 inspections

2 high priority

3 intermediate

16 basic

Jul

Nov 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

Dec 2025

1 inspections

Dec

Apr 2026

1 inspections

Inspection History

10 records on file

4 Complaint1 Non-Inspection2 Short Form Complaint2 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Apr 26

Complaint InspectionLatestCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanPass w/ Conditions

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 25

Short Form Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High

1 total1 risk factor

85/100inspection score

−10 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( chicken, beef...) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

Base deductions−10 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jul 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med8 Basic

9 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.(SQUEEZE BOTTLES)

Basic (8)

−16 pts

56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
4-202.18 : MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-307.11 : MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT DRAIN BOARD IN MAIN PREP AREA.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOWER DOORS OF ADDITIONAL 2- DOOR PREP COOLER ON PREP LINE IN POOR REPAIR NOT CLOSING TIGHTLY.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19 : MUST ELIMINATE FOIL USED ON LOWER SHELVING UNITS OF PREP TABLES.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER AND PLACE ON ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-102.11 : OBSERVED PRE-COOKED CHICKEN STORED INSIDE OF RAW CHICKEN BOX MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER AND NOT RE-USE ORIGINAL BOX FOR STORAGE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM DISH RACKS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REMOVE STANDING AND POOLING WATER ON BASEMENT FLOOR AND KEEP DRY.

Base deductions−21 pts

Jul 25

Short Form Complaint InspectionFail

2 High2 Med8 Basic

12 total2 risk factors

44/100inspection score

−46 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, SUCH AS (BACON, POTATOES, SALADS, CEVICHES)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 12:00 P.M.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.(SQUEEZE BOTTLES)
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND FLYING AROUND IN FRONT AND REAR BAR AREAS, DINING ROOMS, WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM, AND BASEMENT. ALSO OBSERVED STANDING CLEAR WATER ON BASEMENT FLOOR ON BOTH SIDES. MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR AND KEEP DRY.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/9/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED

Basic (8)

−16 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-307.11 : MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT DRAIN BOARD IN MAIN PREP AREA.
39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-305.11 OBSERVED WATER ACTIVELY DRIPPING FROM CEILING ABOVE DISH MACHINE AND DISHES, PLASTIC FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE AREA, REPAIRED, AND MAINTAINED.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-102.11 : OBSERVED PRE-COOKED CHICKEN STORED INSIDE OF RAW CHICKEN BOX MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER AND NOT RE-USE ORIGINAL BOX FOR STORAGE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19 : MUST ELIMINATE FOIL USED ON LOWER SHELVING UNITS OF PREP TABLES.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER AND PLACE ON ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
: 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOWER DOORS OF ADDITIONAL 2- DOOR PREP COOLER ON PREP LINE IN POOR REPAIR NOT CLOSING TIGHTLY.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM DISH RACKS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
4-202.18 : MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Base deductions−46 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

May 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High1 Med7 Basic

10 total2 risk factors

51/100inspection score

−39 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,POTATOES,SALADS,HAMBURGERS,CEVICHES)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 12:27 P.M.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.(SQUEEZE BOTTLES)

Basic (7)

−14 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-307.11 : MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT DRAIN BOARD IN MAIN PREP AREA.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-102.11 : OBSERVED PRE-COOKED CHICKEN STORED INSIDE OF RAW CHICKEN BOX MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER AND NOT RE-USE ORIGINAL BOX FOR STORAGE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19 : MUST ELIMINATE FOIL USED ON LOWER SHELVING UNITS OF PREP TABLES.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER AND PLACE ON ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOWER DOORS OF ADDITIONAL 2- DOOR PREP COOLER ON PREP LINE IN POOR REPAIR NOT CLOSING TIGHTLY.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM DISH RACKS
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
4-202.18 : MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Base deductions−39 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

May 25

Complaint InspectionFail

1 High4 Med7 Basic

12 total

56/100inspection score

−44 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2-DOOR PREP COOLER AT 55.4�F WITH TCS READY TO EAT FOODS STORED INSIDE PACKED WITH ICE INSIDE BINS.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON THE UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED, EMAIL: FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW. (COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE OF 2-DOOR PREP COOLER, SUCH AS 2 LBS. CUT LETTUCE & TOMATO BED-61.3F.3LBS. BAKED POTATO SKINS-58.1F..5LB. PICO DE GALLO-62.1F.2GALLONS RANCH DRESSING-57.0F-58.3.1-GALLON BLUE CHEESE DRESSING-59.3F-66.2F. THE PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY THE MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0�F OR BELOW. APPX. 31LBS. $75.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED MENU CONTAINING ITEMS SERVED UNDERCOOKED, SUCH AS HAMBURGERS AND CEVICHE, WITHOUT DISCLOSURE, BUT CONTAINING REMINDER AND DISCLAIMER. INSTRUCTED TO MARK ALL RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ITEMS WITH A DISCLOSURE DEVICE THAT LINKS TO REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.(SQUEEZE BOTTLES)
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE RAT DROPPING IN BAR AREA UNDER ICE BIN COOLER & TABLE, IN BASEMENT ON FLOOR & SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE AREA AND ON OTHER SIDE OF PERSONAL & BUSINESS STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/6/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

Basic (7)

−14 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT DRAIN BOARD IN MAIN PREP AREA.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED PRE-COOKED CHICKEN STORED INSIDE OF RAW CHICKEN BOX MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER AND NOT RE-USE ORIGINAL BOX FOR STORAGE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST ELIMINATE FOIL USED ON LOWER SHELVING UNITS OF PREP TABLES.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER AND PLACE ON ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOWER DOORS OF ADDITIONAL 2- DOOR PREP COOLER ON PREP LINE IN POOR REPAIR NOT CLOSING TIGHTLY.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM DISH RACKS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Base deductions−44 pts

Feb 25

Complaint InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED 2 RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM STALLS MISSING LIDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LIDS FOR RECEPTACLES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HEAVY CLUTTER IN BASEMENT OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DECLUTTER AND REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

Base deductions−4 pts

Oct 24

Complaint InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

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Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

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