What is Blue Agave Tequila Bar & Restaurant's health inspection score?

Blue Agave Tequila Bar & Restaurant has a SafeDine safety score of 76 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Blue Agave Tequila Bar & Restaurant last inspected?

Blue Agave Tequila Bar & Restaurant was last inspected on April 28, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Blue Agave Tequila Bar & Restaurant have?

Blue Agave Tequila Bar & Restaurant has 31 total violations across 9 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Blue Agave Tequila Bar & Restaurant safe to eat at?

Blue Agave Tequila Bar & Restaurant has a good safety record with a score of 76/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Blue Agave Tequila Bar & Restaurant

Name: Blue Agave Tequila Bar & Restaurant
Address: 579 W KINZIE ST, Chicago, 60654
Rating: 76

579 W KINZIE ST, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 4/28/2025

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Ranked #295 of 551 in River North

Stable

9 inspections

Last: Apr 28, 2025

low confidence

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Inspections

22%

Clean Rate

3.4

Avg Violations

14 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-29

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-11 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-3 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 71/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (76/100) 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 2022

3 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

5 basic

May

Jul 2023

1 inspections

2 basic

Sep 2024

1 inspections

Sep

Oct 2024

2 inspections

3 intermediate

5 basic

Apr 2025

2 inspections

13 basic

Apr

Inspection History

9 records on file

3 Canvass Re-Inspection4 Canvass2 Non-Inspection

Apr 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19: OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVING UNITS IN REAR WALK IN COOLER(FRUIT AND VEGETABLE STORAGE). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN REAR WALK IN COOLER(FRUIT AND VEGETABLE STORAGE), NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF A CORROSION RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.11: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON RIGHT DOOR OF SMALL THREE DOOR COLDING UNIT ACROSS FROM FLATTOP GRILL IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON RIGHT DOOR OF SMALL THREE COLD HOLDING UNIT ACROSS FROM FLATTOP GRILL.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS IN BAR AND REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.11: OBSERVED STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN AREAS SUCH AS ABOVE SHELVING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA(NEAR COOKLINE,TO THE LEFT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA, ABOVE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR NEAR FRONT WALK IN COOLER, REAR HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HOLE IN LOWER WALL IN FRONT PREP AREA BEHIND POLE NEAR COOKLINE AND OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL AT BASE UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY SEAL HOLES IN SAID AREAS FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-501.14: OBSERVED BLACK BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF HOOD ABOVE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF HOOD ABOVE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-303.11: OBSERVED NON-WORKING LIGHT IN HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR EXIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON-WORKING LIGHT IN HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR EXIT TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY.

Base deductions−12 pts

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionFail

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVING UNITS IN REAR WALK IN COOLER(FRUIT AND VEGETABLE STORAGE). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN REAR WALK IN COOLER(FRUIT AND VEGETABLE STORAGE), NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF A CORROSION RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON RIGHT DOOR OF SMALL THREE DOOR COLDING UNIT ACROSS FROM FLATTOP GRILL IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON RIGHT DOOR OF SMALL THREE COLD HOLDING UNIT ACROSS FROM FLATTOP GRILL.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS IN BAR AND REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN AREAS SUCH AS ABOVE SHELVING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA(NEAR COOKLINE,TO THE LEFT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA, ABOVE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR NEAR FRONT WALK IN COOLER, REAR HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HOLE IN LOWER WALL IN FRONT PREP AREA BEHIND POLE NEAR COOKLINE AND OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL AT BASE UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY SEAL HOLES IN SAID AREAS FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED BLACK BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF HOOD ABOVE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF HOOD ABOVE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED NON-WORKING LIGHT IN HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR EXIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON-WORKING LIGHT IN HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR EXIT TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2604514 DATED 10/11/2024 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. OBSERVED OPENING ON WALL ABOVE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR WALL ABOVE UTILITY SINK FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED HOLES IN CEILING IN UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR HOLES IN CEILING IN UTILITY CLOSET FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

Base deductions−14 pts

Oct 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT OUTER CORNERS OF REVOLVING DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.11: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE MICROWAVE IN PREP AREA NEAR COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE MICROWAVE IN PREP AREA NEAR COOKLINE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OPENING ON WALL ABOVE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WHOLE AREA BEHIND UTILITY SINK, WALL BEHIND THE UTILITY SINK AND FAUCET MUST BE SMOOTH, NON POROUS, DURABLE AND CLEANABLE. OBSERVED HOLES IN CEILING IN UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR HOLES IN CEILING IN UTILITY CLOSET FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

Base deductions−7 pts

Oct 24

Canvass InspectionFail

2 Med4 Basic

6 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED NO ASTERISK ON MENU IDENTIFYING SOME ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED RAW. OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ASTERISK IDENTIFYING ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED RAW AND TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED RAW OR COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED OPENINGS AT OUTER CORNERS OF REVOLVING DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RUST ON ALL SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLERS #1 AND #3. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLERS #1 AND #3. NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF A CORROSION RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT, AND SMOOTH MATERIAL.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM BASE OF WASH AND RINSE COMPARTMENTS OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR WASH AND RINSE COMPARTMENTS OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE MICROWAVE IN PREP AREA NEAR COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE MICROWAVE IN PREP AREA NEAR COOKLINE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OPENING ON WALL ABOVE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR WALL ABOVE UTILITY SINK FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED HOLES IN CEILING IN UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR HOLES IN CEILING IN UTILITY CLOSET FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED NON-WORKING LIGHTS IN HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR EXIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON-WORKING LIGHTS IN HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR EXIT TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY.

Base deductions−18 pts

Sep 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 23

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED OPEN HOLE BEHIND THE MOP SINK. FACILITY MUST SEAL TO ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
LIGHTING IN THE MOP CLOSET FOUND TO BE INSUFFICIENT. LIGHT INTENSITY SHALL BE SUFFICIENT SO THAT THE AREA, ALL UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT, AND FOOD ITEMS ARE EASILY VISABLE.

Base deductions−4 pts

May 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED LOOSE SOAP DISPENSER INSIDE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS ON VENT ABOVE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Base deductions−4 pts

May 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High1 Med3 Basic

6 total1 risk factor

64/100inspection score

−31 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED REAR WALK-IN COOLER CONTAINING TCS ITEMS SUCH AS BEEF, CARNITAS, AND REFRIED BEANS MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 50.8F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COOLER SO THAT IT MAINTAINS AN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS HELD AT THE STATED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN REAR WALK-IN COOLER: BEEF AT 49.2F, CARNITAS AT 48.9F, AND REFRIED BEANS AT 51.6F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATLEY 10LBS OF PRODUCTS VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $200. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED 2 CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREAS COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED LOOSE SOAP DISPENSER INSIDE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS ON VENT ABOVE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Base deductions−31 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

May 22

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

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Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

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