What is Butcher's Tap's health inspection score?

Butcher's Tap has a SafeDine safety score of 29 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Butcher's Tap last inspected?

Butcher's Tap was last inspected on April 8, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Butcher's Tap have?

Butcher's Tap has 41 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Butcher's Tap safe to eat at?

Butcher's Tap has a safety score of 29/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Butcher's Tap serve?

Butcher's Tap serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Butcher's Tap

Name: Butcher's Tap
Address: 3553 N SOUTHPORT AVE, Chicago, 60657
Rating: 29

3553 N SOUTHPORT AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 4/8/2026

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0Poor

American•Lakeview

Ranked #821 of 997 in LakeviewBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Declining

7 inspections

Last: Apr 8, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

14%

Clean Rate

5.9

Avg Violations

2 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-61

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-30 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-23 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 39/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (29/100) 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

Oct 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

6 basic

Oct

Dec 2023

1 inspections

3 basic

Aug 2024

1 inspections

5 basic

Aug

Jul 2025

2 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

4 basic

Apr 2026

2 inspections

3 high priority

14 intermediate

Apr

Inspection History

7 records on file

1 Complaint Re-Inspection2 Complaint1 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Canvass

Apr 26

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass with Conditions

1 High7 Med

8 total1 risk factor

50/100inspection score

−45 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10

Intermediate (7)

−35 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−5
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−5
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5

Base deductions−45 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Apr 26

Complaint InspectionFail

2 High7 Med

9 total2 risk factors

35/100inspection score

−55 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZEDRisk Factor−10
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZEDRisk Factor−10

Intermediate (7)

−35 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−5
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−5
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5

Base deductions−55 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Jul 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 25

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High2 Med4 Basic

8 total

62/100inspection score

−38 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE COMPONENTS TO BE HEAVILY SOILED AND COVERED WITH A BLACK AND GREY SLIME AND SUBSTANCE THAT IS DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. ICE MACHINE LOCATED AT EASTERN MOST SECTION OF THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANTITIZE, AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH A CHEMICAL CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MACHINE WAS NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE TO MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SANITIZING SOLUTION CONCENTRAION. DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONCENTRATION OF AT LEAST 50 PPM AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-025.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE REACH IN COOLER ON LEFT SIDE BELOW THE GRILL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A THERMOMETER TO MEASURE THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE IN COOLER.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 15 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALL IN THE SMALL COVE NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE, AND IN THE TWO WALL ACCESS PANELS WITH MISSING PANELS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS FREE OF RAT AND RODENT DROPPINGS, AND RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED THE HOT WATER HANDLE OF THE BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION. HOT WATER HANDLE LEAKS EXTENSIVELY WHEN HANDLE IN IS TURNED ON AND IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED THE BASEMENT BATHROOM TO NOT HAVE A SELF CLOSING DOOR AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE DOOR AND ENSURE IT IS A SELF CLOSING DOOR FOR THE BATHROOM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE SMALL COVE/CLOSET NEXT TO THE EAST MOST ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT TO BE HEAVILY CLUTTERED WITH VARIOUS BOXES, CHAIRS, AND LOOSE EQUIPMENT. UNABLE TO FULLY SEE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND REMOVE AND ITEMS NOT NECESSARY TO FUNCTION OF FACILITY.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

Base deductions−38 pts

Aug 24

Canvass InspectionPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORES ON PREPARATION TABLES IN THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN BUCKET OF SANITIZING SOLTUTION IN BETWEEN USE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE GASKET IN THE 2 DRAWER REACH IN COOLER BELOW FLAT TOP IN MAIN PREP AREA TO BE HEAVILY TORN AND DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE UPPER PORTION OF THE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO BE SOILED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL PIECES AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MOPS STORED IN BUCKET OF STANDING WATER IN FIRST FLOOR DISH MACHINE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE MOPS TO ALLOW FOR AIR DRYING IN BETWEEN USES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HEAVY SOILED FLOORS: IN THE FIRST FLOOR SMALL HALF CLOSET BEHIND THE FRONT BAR AREA; BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT, UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE 1ST FLOOR, AND IN THE UTILITY CLOSET WITH FURNACES IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS FREE OF HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE OF SOAPS AND FLOUR.

Base deductions−10 pts

Dec 23

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
FOUND FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS.MUST PROVIDE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
FOUND HANDK SINKS NOT CLEAN AT PREPARATION AREAS.MUST CLEAN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.MUST CLEAN.

Base deductions−6 pts

Oct 22

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med6 Basic

8 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
NOTED A VERY THICK BLACK, PINKISH AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT NOT TO USE ICE MACHINE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS DETAIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
NOTED REAR EXIT DOORS OF FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR NOT RODENT PROOF WITH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR (ABOUT 1/4 INCH). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS AT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON-TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT, AND REPLACE.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
NOTED WASHROOMS ON PREMISES WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN'S WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING NOT MAINTAINED WITH THICK GREASE ON THE GROUND AROUND THE GREASE CONTAINER AND TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND ITS SURROUNDING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED THE FOLLOWINGS:- --CRACKS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE BY THE ICE MACHINE. --DIRTY FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE INSIDE THE WALK COOLER WITH FOOD PARTICLES, DIRT, AND DEBRIS. --FLOORS BEHIND THE COOKING STOVE ON THE FIRST FLOOR WITH GREASE AND DIRT. -- DUSTY AND DIRTY VENTS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

Base deductions−27 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

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