What is Bar Cocina's health inspection score?

Bar Cocina has a SafeDine safety score of 75 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 Cocina last inspected?

Bar Cocina was last inspected on July 8, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Bar Cocina have?

Bar Cocina has 28 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Bar Cocina safe to eat at?

Bar Cocina has a good safety record with a score of 75/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Bar Cocina serve?

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

Official Health Record

Bar Cocina

Name: Bar Cocina
Address: 2901 N SHEFFIELD AVE, Chicago, 60657
Rating: 75

2901 N SHEFFIELD AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 9mo ago

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0Good

American•Lakeview

Ranked #596 of 979 in LakeviewBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Declining

7 inspections

Last: Jul 8, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

43%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

9 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-25

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-7 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-11 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-13 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

2901 N SHEFFIELD AVE, Chicago, IL 60657

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Violation Timeline

Mar 2023

2 inspections

3 high priority

1 intermediate

6 basic

Mar

Apr 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

1 basic

Aug 2023

1 inspections

Aug

Jul 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

4 basic

Aug 2024

1 inspections

Aug

Jul 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

8 basic

Inspection History

7 records on file

3 Canvass3 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Non-Inspection

Jul 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 High8 Basic

9 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE OUTSIDE BAR ON SOUTH SIDE OF FACILITY AND THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA NEAR THE FRYERS TO BE MISSING A HAND WASHING SIGN REMINDING EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AT EACH HAND WASHING SINK.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED VARIOUS BOXED ITEMS AND BAGS OF FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR BELOW SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE CORNER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SIDES OF FRYER AND OVEN NEXT TO THE FRYER IN THE MAIN PREP AREA TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED SPRAY SINK AT DISH MACHINE TO BE MISSING HANDLE TO ENGAGE SINK FAUCET. SPRAYER STILL FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR. PROVIDED AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH CAN IN THREE (3) CUSTOMER BATHROOMS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH CAN IN EACH UNISEX/FEMALE BATHROOMS.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM TO BE MISSING A SELF CLOSING MECHANISM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DOOR FOR THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A SMALL WHITE CHEST FREEZER IN THE FRONT BAR/MAIN ENTRANCE BAR TO BE NOT FUNCTIONAL, WITH A LOOSE LID. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS NOT NECESSARY TO FUNCTION OF FACILITY.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE BASEBOARD ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA NEAR THE HAND SINK AND FRYERS TO BE PEELED FROM THE WALL AND DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DAMAGED BASEBOARD.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOORING BEHIND THE FRYERS IN THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE FRONT PREP AREA AND BELOW THE SHELF NEXT TO THE FRYER AND FLOORING NEXT TO THE HAND SINK TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND CHIP/FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP. OBSERVED THE FLOORING IN THE REAR BAR/INSIDE BAR TO THE NORTH OF THE EXTERNAL PATIO TO BE HEAVILY SOILED AND STICKY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE SPILLAGE AND BUILD UP.

Base deductions−26 pts

Aug 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med4 Basic

6 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
PREP AREA 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER (ALONG COOKLINE) NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 53.8 F. FOUND COOKED CAULIFLOWER, SPROUTS, ETC. INSIDE SAID COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER, COOLER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 41.0 F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 51.8 F AND 56.0 F INSIDE 3-DOOR PREP COOLER ALONG COOKLINE- COOKED CAULIFLOWER, COOKED POTATOES AND SPROUTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. ALL SAID OUT OF TEMPERATURE FOODS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. FOODS DISCARDED WEIGHT- 17 LBS, VALUED AT $250.00.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA COOLERS CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN COOLERS CONDENSERS AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOME WATER DAMANGED/MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE DISHMACHINE AREA. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED/MISSING CEILING TILES.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
SOME CEILING LIGHT BULBS NOT WORKING ABOVE DISHMACHINE AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING CEILING LIGHT BULBS.

Base deductions−23 pts

Aug 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

1 High1 Med1 Basic

3 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER THAT PROPERLY DRAINS, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE OUTDOOR BAR WHERE COCKTAILS ARE PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED.A GAP OF 1/4"TO 1/2" AT FRONT ENTRANCE AT BOTTOM OF DOORS,ALSO AT SIDE ROLL-UP DOOR OF PATIO BY THE SOUTH-WEST SIDEWALK. REPAIR ISSUE.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, PIPE ARE LEAKING AND WITH ICE BUILD-UP.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Base deductions−17 pts

Mar 23

Canvass InspectionFail

3 High1 Med6 Basic

10 total

53/100inspection score

−47 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
5-204.11-- INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER THAT PROPERLY DRAINS, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE OUTDOOR BAR WHERE COCKTAILS ARE PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. FOLLOW COMMENT NOTE
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IS REQUIRED IN ALL HANDWASHING SINKS,INCLUDED BAR AND WASHROOMS
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE COMPARTMENTS NOT CLEAN (INTERIOR TOP AND BIN). ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED.A GAP OF 1/4"TO 1/2" AT FRONT ENTRANCE AT BOTTOM OF DOORS,ALSO AT SIDE ROLL-UP DOOR OF PATIO BY THE SOUTH-WEST SIDEWALK. REPAIR ISSUE.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
ICE SCOOPS MUST BE STORED IN ENCLOSED CLEAN CONTAINER BETWEEN USE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, PIPE ARE LEAKING AND WITH ICE BUILD-UP.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. SOME OF SODA GUN BEHIND WEST BAR IS MISSING DRAIN HOSE AT POP GUN HOLDERS,MUST PROVIDE AND DRAIN TO A FLOOR DRAIN
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS INCLUDED LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN.REPAIR ISSUE.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-20-21,REPORT #2528297 #55)6-201.11--- FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE KITCHEN, DISH ROOM, AND REAR HALLWAY TO REAR EXIT IN POOR REPAIR. PEELING WITH LARGE DIVOTS IN FLOORS CREATING POOLING LIQUID WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL FLOORS TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.-----ALL RAW WOODEN WALLS, BEHIND ALL WASHBOWLS IN THE WASHROOMS, BEHIND ALL BARS AT BEER TAPS, AND ALL DRINK PREPARATION AREAS OF ALL BARS, INCLUDING WOODEN BEAMS AT THE MAIN BAR, MUST BE SEALED TO BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090 , CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−47 pts

Mar 23

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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