What is Freehand Chicago's health inspection score?

Freehand Chicago has a SafeDine safety score of 92 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Freehand Chicago last inspected?

Freehand Chicago was last inspected on September 15, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Freehand Chicago have?

Freehand Chicago has 16 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Freehand Chicago safe to eat at?

Yes, Freehand Chicago has an excellent safety record with a score of 92/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Freehand Chicago

Name: Freehand Chicago
Address: 17-19 E OHIO ST, Chicago, 60611
Rating: 92

17-19 E OHIO ST, Chicago

Last inspected 8mo ago

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Ranked #157 of 713 in Streeterville

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Sep 15, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

3.2

Avg Violations

8 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

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

-8

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+6 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

Oct 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

1 basic

Oct

Oct 2023

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

5 basic

Jun 2024

1 inspections

3 basic

Jun

Sep 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

Inspection History

5 records on file

1 Canvass Re-Inspection4 Canvass

Sep 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Basic

2 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED DISH MACHINE WITH A FINAL CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE DISH MACHINE PROVIDES A MINIMUM SANITIZER COCENTRATION OF 50 PPM. DISH MACHINE NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT IN PROPER WORKING ORDER. WHEN WATER IS DRAINED IN ONE COMPARTMENT, ANOTHER COMPARTMENT FLOODS BEFORE GOING BACK DOWN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Base deductions−12 pts

Jun 24

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN THE COUNTER TOP AT THE BAR TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS, OBSERVER THE GREASE TRAP DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENT AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Base deductions−6 pts

Oct 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High1 Med5 Basic

8 total

65/100inspection score

−35 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HANDSINK IN (IN USE PREP/DISHWASHING AREA WITHOUT PAPER TOWELS DURING THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDED DURING THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE BIN A LITTLE DIRTT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED BROKEN OUTSIDE THEMOMETER ON 2 DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPERLY WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED COOLING UNITS IN STORAGE SPACES, UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN 1ST HALLWAY AND PREP AREA IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING (INSIDE AND OUT). NOTED LIQUOR WELLS AND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN BAR WITH STICKY SURFACES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED PREP SINK OUTSIDE OF BAR IN SMALL HALLWAY IN DISREPAIR AND LEAKING INTO BUCKET.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED SOME TRASH AROUND RECEPTACLES ON GROUND, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE SPILLAGE, TRASH AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS, KITCHENWARE STORED UNDERNEATH SINKS AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, FLOOR DRAINS LOCATED NEAR ICE MACHINE AND UNDERNEATH BAR EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNECESARY ITEMS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PREMISE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL CFM. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

Base deductions−35 pts

Oct 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High1 Med1 Basic

3 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
No hands washing signs in restrooms, instructed to provide.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
bulk food containers ( sugar ) not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
ice scoop not stored properly, kept on top of dusty ice maker, instructed to keep in clean holder.

Base deductions−17 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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