What is Boss Bar's health inspection score?

Boss Bar 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 Boss Bar last inspected?

Boss Bar was last inspected on December 9, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Boss Bar have?

Boss Bar has 22 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Boss Bar safe to eat at?

Boss Bar 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 Boss Bar serve?

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

Official Health Record

Boss Bar

Name: Boss Bar
Address: 418-420 N CLARK ST, Chicago, 60654
Rating: 83

418-420 N CLARK ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 12/9/2025

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American•River North

Ranked #198 of 547 in River NorthBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Declining

8 inspections

Last: Dec 9, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

50%

Clean Rate

2.8

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-17

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-6 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-9 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-12 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

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

418-420 N CLARK ST, Chicago, IL 60654

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2022

2 inspections

3 high priority

1 basic

Nov

Dec 2023

2 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Sep 2024

2 inspections

7 basic

Sep

Nov 2025

1 inspections

Dec 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

7 basic

Dec

Inspection History

8 records on file

4 Canvass3 Non-Inspection1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Dec 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 High7 Basic

8 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN 1ST FLOOR WOMAN WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE OF THE ICE BINS ON ICE.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A SEPARATE CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CHEST FREEZER DOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM IN POOR REPAIR,WITH EXPOSED INSULATION.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS AT BARS WITH LITTER DEBRIS/BROKEN GLASS IN BETWEEN BAR EQUIPMENTS AND ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON UPPER WALLS NEAR THE PIZZA OVENS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS/WALLS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES.MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

Base deductions−24 pts

Nov 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 24

Canvass InspectionPass

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 THE OPNENING EDGE OF THE LARGE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF RUST ALONG THE OUTSIDE OPNENING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OPENING OF THE DEEP FREYER UNITS WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND POSSIBLE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT FEEDING AND HARBORING IN AREAS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVING IN THE WALK IN BEER COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED LARGE WOODEN BOARDS IN THE BASEMENT ALONG SIDE OF WALK IN COOLING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN AREA OR ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT HARBORING IN AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN AREA UNDER THE BAR NEXT TO THE KITCHEN AND THE DRAINS WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE CREATED FLOOR AREA IN THE BASEMENT BEHIND THE DEEP FREEZERS WITH HEAVY BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.

Base deductions−14 pts

Sep 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High2 Basic

3 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
No hands washing sign at basement prep area hand wash sink. instructed to post.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
Chest freezer door in basement's storage room in poor repair, exposed insulation, instructed to repair.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
Using grocery bags for food storage in walk-in cooler, instructed to use food grade bags.

Base deductions−14 pts

Dec 23

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 22

Canvass InspectionFail

3 High1 Basic

4 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK, FULLY SUPPLIED, AND CAPABLE OF DELIVERING HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN SOUTH BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN NORTH BAR MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM OF CHLORINE. MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF DELIVERING CHEMICAL SANITIZER IN PROPER CONCENTRATIONS BETWEEN 50-100PPM OF CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO QAC TESTING STRIPS ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−32 pts

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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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