What is Rizzo's Bar & Inn's health inspection score?

Rizzo's Bar & Inn 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 Rizzo's Bar & Inn last inspected?

Rizzo's Bar & Inn was last inspected on August 14, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Rizzo's Bar & Inn have?

Rizzo's Bar & Inn has 13 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Rizzo's Bar & Inn safe to eat at?

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

What type of cuisine does Rizzo's Bar & Inn serve?

Rizzo's Bar & Inn serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Rizzo's Bar & Inn

Name: Rizzo's Bar & Inn
Address: 3658 N CLARK ST, Chicago, 60613
Rating: 83

3658 N CLARK ST, Chicago

Last inspected 7mo ago

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0Good

American•Lakeview

Ranked #377 of 979 in LakeviewBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Aug 14, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

2.6

Avg Violations

8 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

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-17

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-6 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-2 pts

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.

Location

3658 N CLARK ST, Chicago, IL 60613

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Violation Timeline

Jan 2023

2 inspections

1 basic

Jan

Apr 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Jan 2025

1 inspections

6 basic

Jan

Aug 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Inspection History

5 records on file

4 Canvass1 Non-Inspection

Aug 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

1 High2 Basic

3 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED FOUR (4) DOOR DRINK COOLER AT FRONT/MAIN BAR TO CURRENTLY BE NOT FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY, WITH THE UNIT TURNED OFF. UNIT WAS NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION AND A WORD ORDER WAS AFFIXED TO THE FRONT INDICATING IT'S AWAITING REPAIRS. PREP FOUR (4) DOOR COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL ENTIRE COOLER/EQUIPMENT IS ABLE TO MAINTAIN TEMPERATURES OF AT LEAST 41F AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-005.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED DOOR OF THE MIDDLE DEEP FRYER TO BE ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE FRYER AS IT FELL OFF IN THE MORNING, PER MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED TWO LIGHTS NOT WORKING/OFF IN THE MAIN PREP LINE IN FRONT IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT COOK LINE. MANAGER PROVIDED NEW LIGHTS BY END OF INSPECTION.

Base deductions−14 pts

Jan 25

Canvass InspectionPass

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BIN IN FRONT MAIN BAR. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED SERVING PLATES STORED ON SHELVING IN THE MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS LOCATED IN THE FIRST FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS LOCATED IN THE FIRST FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED BURN OUT LIGHT BULB IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ADEQAUTE LIGHTING.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS EMPLOYED AT THIS ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

Base deductions−12 pts

Apr 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE PATIO BAR MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOOR OF THE PATIO BAR WITH BROKEN GLASS AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−9 pts

Jan 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 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.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jan 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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