What is The Dugout / Press Box's health inspection score?

The Dugout / Press Box has a SafeDine safety score of 76 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was The Dugout / Press Box last inspected?

The Dugout / Press Box was last inspected on April 2, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does The Dugout / Press Box have?

The Dugout / Press Box has 22 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is The Dugout / Press Box safe to eat at?

The Dugout / Press Box has a good safety record with a score of 76/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does The Dugout / Press Box serve?

The Dugout / Press Box serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

The Dugout / Press Box

Name: The Dugout / Press Box
Address: 950 W ADDISON ST, Chicago, 60613
Rating: 76

950 W ADDISON ST, Chicago

Last inspected 12mo ago

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0Good

American•Lakeview

Ranked #570 of 979 in LakeviewBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Declining

6 inspections

Last: Apr 2, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

50%

Clean Rate

3.7

Avg Violations

12 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Food labeling

Food not properly labeled or dated

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-24

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-6 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-8 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-10 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

950 W ADDISON ST, Chicago, IL 60613

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

6 basic

Sep

Oct 2023

2 inspections

Jul 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Jul

Mar 2025

1 inspections

Apr 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

6 basic

Apr

Inspection History

6 records on file

2 Canvass2 Non-Inspection2 Complaint

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 High6 Basic

7 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA AND IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Basic (6)

−12 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BINS IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BIN IN FRONT BAR AREA LOCATED ON THE 4TH FLOOR. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED A FEW ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN REAR OF KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BAR AREA LOCATED IN 4TH FLOOR MUST STORE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD COVER IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA LOCATED ON THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED OPENING INTO CEILING IN FRONT BAR AREA ALSO OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO WALLS AND PIPES ABOVE REFRIGERATORS IN REAR KITCHEN AREA LOCATED ON THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPALCE REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CEILING IN A GOOD REPAIRED.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION NOT WORKING PROPERLY IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM LOCATED ON THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAINED.

Base deductions−22 pts

Mar 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 24

Complaint InspectionPass

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

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

Basic (6)

−12 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
ALL FOOD CONTACT PAPER GOODS STORED ITEMS IN THE HALLWAY CLOSET MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT.----MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE OR CARDBOARD AS LINER ON THE TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST BE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE.----NOTED PEELING PLASTIC ON THE METAL BACKSPLASH OF THE BASEMENT BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE ALL PLASTIC BEING USED AS A PROTECTANT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOOR UNDER THE POPCORN MACHINE WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-----DAMAGED CEILING WITH HOLE IN THE ROOFTOP MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/SEAL.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
DAMAGED CEILING AND MISSING CEILING VENTILATION COVER IN THE MEN'S BASEMENT WASHROOM.----
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES.

Base deductions−17 pts

Oct 23

Canvass InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 23

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 22

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med6 Basic

8 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE WHEN RETURNING TO WORK FROM RESTROOM AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS BEHIND THE BASEMENT AND ROOFTOP BARS. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF OBTAINING AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGES OF 46.2-58.8 F: SAUSAGE MEAT, SLICED MOZZARELLA CHEESE, BUTTER, PEPPERONI, SALSA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT COLD HOLDING FOODS MUST BE AT 41 F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. THE FOOD WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER.POUNDS 79 LBS, VALUE $170 PER MANAGEMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED AT THE BAR AREAS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOPS AND MAINTAIN THEM PROPERLY.
39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED TWO HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE DISHWASHING AND THE PIZZA BAKING AREA WITHOUT SPLASH GUARDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASHGUARD AT THE SAID LOCATIONS AND MAINTAIN.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED SINGLE-SERVICE USE ARTICLES (PLASTIC BUTTER KNIVES AND PLATES) NOT PROPERLY STORED ON THE UPSTAIRS OUTDOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT SAID SINGLE-USE SERVICE ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A LEAKING HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND THE BAR ON THE FIRST FLOOR, WHICH IS CAUSING A LEAK IN THE BASEMENT CEILING IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID LEAK. THERE WAS A MAINTENANCE OPERATOR ON-SITE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT BULB UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAID LIGHT BULB.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Base deductions−27 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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