What is Steak 48's health inspection score?

Steak 48 has a SafeDine safety score of 87 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Steak 48 last inspected?

Steak 48 was last inspected on June 26, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Steak 48 have?

Steak 48 has 23 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Steak 48 safe to eat at?

Yes, Steak 48 has an excellent safety record with a score of 87/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Steak 48 serve?

Steak 48 serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Steak 48

Name: Steak 48
Address: 615 N WABASH AVE, Chicago, 60611
Rating: 87

615 N WABASH AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 9mo ago

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0Excellent

American•Streeterville

Ranked #187 of 705 in StreetervilleBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

8 inspections

Last: Jun 26, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

38%

Clean Rate

2.9

Avg Violations

10 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

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-13

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 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

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-5 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

615 N WABASH AVE, Chicago, IL 60611

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Violation Timeline

May 2022

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

3 basic

May

Nov 2023

1 inspections

Dec 2023

1 inspections

3 basic

Dec

Feb 2024

3 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

8 basic

May 2024

1 inspections

May

Jun 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Inspection History

8 records on file

3 Canvass1 Short Form Complaint1 Complaint Re-Inspection2 Complaint1 Non-Inspection

Jun 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED MADE IN HOUSE BLUE CHEESE DRESSING STORED AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 45 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE STORED AT 41 F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RUSTED RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE OR REPAINT RUSTED RACKS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.

Base deductions−9 pts

May 24

Short Form Complaint InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Feb 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
4-904.13: OBSERVED PRE-SET TABLEWARE UNCOVERED ON DINING ROOM TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO COVER IN ORDER TO PREVENT MISCELLANEUS FORMS OF CONTAMINATION.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13: OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−4 pts

Feb 24

Complaint InspectionFail

1 High2 Med6 Basic

9 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT MULTIPLE HANDWASHING SINKS(NORTHSIDE UNISEX WASHROOM SECOND FLOOR, SECOND FLOOR COFFEE AREA, WOMEN'S WASHROOM STALL 1 AND STALL 3, FIRST FLOOR UNISEX WASHROOMS 1, 3, AND 4). INSTRUCTED TO POST HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERICKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE STATEMENT TO MENU STATING THAT ASTERICKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED OPENING ON RIGHT SIDE OF FRONT OUTER ENTRANCE DOOR AT BASE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
OBSERVED PRE-SET TABLEWARE UNCOVERED ON DINING ROOM TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO COVER IN ORDER TO PREVENT MISCELLANEUS FORMS OF CONTAMINATION.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
OBSERVED KNIVES, FORKS AND SPOONS LAYING IN CONTAINER IN SECOND FLOOR COFFEE AREA UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES UP OR COVER UTENSILS DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED STORED KITCHENWARE ON BOTTOM SHELF OF STORAGE CART IN PREP SPACE NEAR ICE MACHINE WITH DRIED FOOD DERIS ON SURFACES, INTRUCTED TO CLEAN PRIOR TO STORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED 1ST FLOOR LIQUOR STORAGE AREA WITH INADEQUATE SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL STORED ITEMS ON THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR. MUST MAINTAIN PREMISE
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON BOTH INTERIOR VENTS IN HOOD ABOVE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR VENTS IN HOOD ABOVE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−32 pts

Feb 24

Complaint InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 23

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
OBSERVED PRE-SET TABLEWARE UNCOVERED ON DINING ROOM TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO COVER IN ORDER TO PREVENT MISCELLANEUS FORMS OF CONTAMINATION.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED STORED KITCHENWARE ON BOTTOM SHELF OF STORAGE CART IN PREP SPACE NEAR ICE MACHINE WITH DRIED FOOD DERIS ON SURFACES, INTRUCTED TO CLEAN PRIOR TO STORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED 1ST FLOOR LIQUOR STORAGE AREA WITH INADEQUATE SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL STORED ITEMS ON THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR. MUST MAINTAIN PREMISE

Base deductions−6 pts

Nov 23

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High1 Med3 Basic

6 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
Weak hot water pressure at 2nd floor bar hand wash sink, instructed to provide under city pressure.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
Found front prep cooler at 78.5f air temp, said TCS foods held in cooler, instructed to keep all coolers where TCS foods are stored at 41f or lower. priority violation 7-38-005.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
Found 20lbs of cheese sauce made from heavy cream and real cheese held at 78.4f at front line prep cooler. instructed to hold all TCS foods at 41f or lower. Priority violation 7-38-005.Food discarded valued at $110.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
Mop sink at 2nd floor located next to food container shelves, instructed to install a barrier.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
Interior surfaces of ice maker not clean, a dark film noted at upper panel. instructed to clean and maintain.
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
Heavy dripping noted from condensation pan at 2nd floor walk-in cooler. instructed to repair and maintain.

Base deductions−31 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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