What is Bar Takito's health inspection score?

Bar Takito 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 Bar Takito last inspected?

Bar Takito was last inspected on March 26, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Bar Takito have?

Bar Takito has 12 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Bar Takito safe to eat at?

Bar Takito has a good safety record with a score of 83/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Bar Takito

Name: Bar Takito
Address: 952 W LAKE ST, Chicago, 60607
Rating: 83

952 W LAKE ST, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 3/26/2025

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West Loop

Ranked #471 of 1000 in West Loop

Improving

6 inspections

Last: Mar 26, 2025

low confidence

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Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

14 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-17

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 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

Sep 2022

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

Sep

Sep 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 basic

Aug 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

2 basic

Aug

Sep 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

Mar 2025

1 inspections

Mar

Inspection History

6 records on file

4 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Non-Inspection

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

Base deductions−2 pts

Aug 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High2 Med2 Basic

5 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED FACILITY EQUIPMENT FOR COLD HOLDING IN DISREPAIR. NOTED REACH IN PREP COOLER TO BE AT IMPROPER AT 54F. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FOR PROPER COLD HOLDING OF 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW. TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 5 LBS OF STEAK AT53.1F AND 5 LBS OF SLICED VEGETABLES AT 52.9F. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE PRINTED MENU FOR ALL ANIMAL FOOD PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS (EGGS, ANY STYLE, STEAK, ETC.) THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW, AND ADD A REMINDER ON THE MENU THAT READS: *THESE ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. CONSUMING UNDERCOOKED OR RAW FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. (REFER TO CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY HANDOUT) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAK AT TOP SPROUT OF FAUCET FROM 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT DISH AREA NEAREST ICE MACHINES.

Base deductions−24 pts

Sep 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High3 Basic

4 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN COFFEE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED HANDLE ON TOILET IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IS HARD TO FLUSH. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT DUMP SINK IN BAR AND LEAK COMING FROM HOT WATER LINE CONNECTED TO WASHBOWL SINK IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DIRT AND GRIME ON FLOORS AND WALLS BEHIND ICE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Base deductions−16 pts

Sep 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Basic

2 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINES (NOT IN USE) LOCATED IN THE PREP AND BAR AREAS NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. THE SANITIZING RESIDUAL CONCENTRATION WAS OBSERVED AT 0PPM AT TIME OF INSPECTION FOR 2 OF 3 DISH MACHINES LOCATED IN THE MAIN BAR AREA, AND MINI BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR TO MEET SANITIZING REQUIREMENTS OF 50-100PPM. DISH MACHINE WAS SERVICED BY ECOLAB TECHNICIANS DURING INSPECTION AND ARE NOW REFLECTED BETWEEN 50-100PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−12 pts

Sep 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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