What is Old Town Pour House's health inspection score?

Old Town Pour House has a SafeDine safety score of 83 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Old Town Pour House last inspected?

Old Town Pour House was last inspected on March 4, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Old Town Pour House have?

Old Town Pour House has 14 total violations across 9 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Old Town Pour House safe to eat at?

Old Town Pour House has a good safety record with a score of 83/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Old Town Pour House serve?

Old Town Pour House serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Old Town Pour House

Name: Old Town Pour House
Address: 1417-19 N WELLS ST, Chicago, 60610
Rating: 83

1417-19 N WELLS ST, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 3/4/2025

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0Good

American•Old Town

Ranked #186 of 367 in Old TownBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

9 inspections

Last: Mar 4, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

56%

Clean Rate

1.6

Avg Violations

15 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-17

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+9 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.

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2022

1 inspections

Apr

May 2022

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

2 basic

Aug 2022

1 inspections

Aug

May 2023

2 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Jun 2024

1 inspections

Jun

Jul 2024

2 inspections

3 intermediate

3 basic

Mar 2025

1 inspections

Mar

Inspection History

9 records on file

4 Canvass2 Canvass Re-Inspection2 Non-Inspection1 Complaint

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

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

Base deductions−5 pts

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionFail

2 Med3 Basic

5 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE OF CENTER OF REVOLVING FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED OVER 60 SMALL FLIES IN FACILITY. OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT FACILITY, OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN SUCH AREAS AS BARS, WASHROOMS AND DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN FACILITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 7/24/2024. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED NO LEFT SIDE SPLASH GUARD ON EASTSIDE HANDWASHING SINK IN FIRST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LEFT SIDE SPLASH GUARD ON EASTSIDE HANDWASHING SINK IN FIRST FLOOR BAR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF LIQUOR.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED TEMPERATURE OF THE WASH SOLUTION IN HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 102F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WASH SOLUTION IN SPRAY TYPE WAREWASHERS THAT USE HOT WATER TO SANITIZE FOR A SINGLE TANK, CONVEYOR DUAL TEMPERATURE MACHINE MAY NOT BE LESS THAN 160F. CORRECTED ON SITE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE REPAIRED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION,OBSERVED TEMPERATURE OF THE WASH SOLUTION IN HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 164F AFTER REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN BASEMENT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE IN BASEMENT BAR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−16 pts

Jun 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35 LIVE SMALL BLACK FLYING INSECTS SCATTERED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; 1ST FLOOR MAIN BAR, 1ST FLOOR DRINK STATION, AND 2ND FLOOR BAR. FACILITY MUST MINIMIZE SMALL BLACK FLYING INSECTS IN THE FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (a) CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
BOXES OF SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES ARE STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. ITEMS MUST BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
CRATES USED AS SHELVING IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. FACILITY MUST REPLACE WITH SHELVING THAT IS EASY TO MONITOR DEBRIS UNDERNEATH, SHELVING MUST ALSO BE DURABLE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.

Base deductions−9 pts

Aug 22

Complaint InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High1 Med2 Basic

5 total

71/100inspection score

−29 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK AT BAR LOCATED ON SECOND FLOOR WITH NO HAND DRYING PROVISION. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP HAND DRYING PROVISIONS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE EXPO. KITCHEN WITHOUT HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIME.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A SMALL OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR ON THE MAIN LEVEL. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE SMALL OPENING.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS WITH NO COVERED TRASH CANS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP ON GREASE CAN AND ONE DUMPSTER IS MISSING A LID. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE GREASE CAN AND PROVIDE A LID FOR SAID DUMPSTER.

Base deductions−29 pts

Apr 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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