What is Rpm Steak's health inspection score?

Rpm Steak has a SafeDine safety score of 77 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Rpm Steak last inspected?

Rpm Steak was last inspected on February 27, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Rpm Steak have?

Rpm Steak has 21 total violations across 9 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Rpm Steak safe to eat at?

Rpm Steak has a good safety record with a score of 77/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Rpm Steak serve?

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

Official Health Record

Rpm Steak

Name: Rpm Steak
Address: 66 W KINZIE ST, Chicago, 60654
Rating: 77

66 W KINZIE ST, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 2/27/2025

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0Good

American•River North

Ranked #267 of 547 in River NorthBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

9 inspections

Last: Feb 27, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

2.3

Avg Violations

14 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-23

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+5 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

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

66 W KINZIE ST, Chicago, IL 60654

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2022

1 inspections

1 basic

Jul

Feb 2023

2 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

1 basic

Mar 2024

2 inspections

1 high priority

3 intermediate

3 basic

Mar

Apr 2024

1 inspections

2 basic

Feb 2025

3 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

4 basic

Feb

Inspection History

9 records on file

2 Canvass Re-Inspection2 Canvass3 Non-Inspection2 Complaint

Feb 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
4-301.16: OBSERVED NO PREP/DUMP SINK IN SMALL BAR ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A PREP/DUMP SINK IN SMALL BAR ON FIRST FLOOR A MINIMUM OF ONE SINK USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION, OBTAINING WATER AND DISCARDING LIQUID WASTE IS REQUIRED IN ANY PREPARATION AREA.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15: OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM DRAINPIPE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK IN SAID AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−4 pts

Feb 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High2 Med2 Basic

5 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON UPPER INTERIOR COMPONENTS AND INTERIOR WALLS OF LARGE ICE MACHINE ON THE LEFT. INSTRUCTED TO DESTROY ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE ON THE LEFT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 48.9-57.8F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, GARLIC IN OIL(53.4F), CHICKEN STOCK(57.0F), SPINACH(57.8F), CHEESE(56.3F), BUTTER(55.5F), POTATOES(50.9F), RISOTTO(48.9F) AND SAUCE CONTAINING DAIRY(49.5F) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $243 WEIGHING 28LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION.
25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED NO ASTERISK IDENTIFYING CHILLED SEAFOOD TOWER AS AN ANIMAL DERIVED MENU OPTION THAT CONTAINS RAW OYSTERS. INSTRUCTED TO ADD AN ASTERISK TO CHILLED SEAFOOD TOWER IDENTIFYING IT AS AN ANIMAL DERIVED FOOD THAT CONTAINS RAW OYSTERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM DRAINPIPE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA AND OBSERVED BOTH FAUCETS AT THREE COMPARTMENT LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKS IN SAID AREA AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NO PREP/DUMP SINK IN SMALL BAR ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A PREP/DUMP SINK IN SMALL BAR ON FIRST FLOOR A MINIMUM OF ONE SINK USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION, OBTAINING WATER AND DISCARDING LIQUID WASTE IS REQUIRED IN ANY PREPARATION AREA.

Base deductions−24 pts

Feb 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114: OBSERVED NONFUNCTIONING GLASS WASHER ATTACHMENTS ON HANDWASHING SINKS IN BOTH BARS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE NONFUNCTIONING GLASS WASHER ATTACHMENTS ON HANDWASHING SINKS IN BOTH BARS AND SMOOTHLY SEAL HOLE FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13: OBSERVED ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS.

Base deductions−4 pts

Mar 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High3 Med3 Basic

7 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE OF 85.6F AND 86.7F AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED POTATOES IN WALKIN COOLER, COLD TCS FOOD, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50.2F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $50 WEIGHING 15LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION.
25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS MARKED WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED RAW OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE STATEMENT TO MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS MARKED WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED RAW OR COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED LARGE WHITE BIN OF FLOUR AND SMALL CONTAINER OF GRAY SALT NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED EASTSIDE LARGE ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE BIN ON UPPER INTERIOR COMPONENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN UPPER INTERIOR COMPONENTS OF EASTSIDE LARGE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE. OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON LOWER FRONT OF CONDENSOR IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE FROM CONDENSOR IN WALKIN FREEZER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED NONFUNCTIONING GLASS WASHER ATTACHMENTS ON HANDWASHING SINKS IN BOTH BARS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE NONFUNCTIONING GLASS WASHER ATTACHMENTS ON HANDWASHING SINKS IN BOTH BARS AND SMOOTHLY SEAL HOLE FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED THREE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS.

Base deductions−31 pts

Mar 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Feb 23

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High1 Med1 Basic

4 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS IS NOT PROVIDED AT EMPLOYEE RESTROOM- HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES. PROVIDE A CLEARLY VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGN AT EACH HAND SINK.
14REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION−10
THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK WAS SOLD IS NOT RECORDED ON ALL SHELLSTOCK TAGS THAT WERE PROVIDED ON SITE. THE FACILITY MUST RECORD THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK WAS SOLD. FACILITY MANAGER WENT THROUGH ALL INVOICE RECEIPTS IN HOUSE TO VERIFY WHEN LAST SHELLSTOCK ITEMS WERE SOLD PER TAG. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
MORNAY CHEESE SAUCE TEMPERATURE MEASURED AT 55.2F IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. APPROXIMATELY 35 POUNDS AT AN APPROXIMATE COST OF $65 WAS DISCARDED ON SITE. FACILITY MUST ENSURE THAT ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS REMAIN 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
FAN GUARDS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IS SOILED WITH DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−27 pts

Feb 23

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 22

Complaint InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED SOME MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE TO COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−2 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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