What is Black Sheep's health inspection score?

Black Sheep has a SafeDine safety score of 96 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Black Sheep last inspected?

Black Sheep was last inspected on November 6, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Black Sheep have?

Black Sheep has 9 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Black Sheep safe to eat at?

Yes, Black Sheep has an excellent safety record with a score of 96/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Black Sheep

Name: Black Sheep
Address: 2535-2537 W PETERSON AVE, Chicago, 60659
Rating: 96

2535-2537 W PETERSON AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 11/6/2025

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0Excellent

Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in Chicago

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Nov 6, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

1.8

Avg Violations

7 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-4

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-2 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+9 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

Jul 2022

1 inspections

1 basic

Jul

Oct 2023

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 basic

Jul 2024

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 basic

Jul

Mar 2025

1 inspections

1 basic

Nov 2025

1 inspections

Nov

Inspection History

5 records on file

4 Canvass1 Complaint

Nov 25

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED 2 CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High2 Basic

4 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NO PAPER TOWELS ARE PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINKS AND NONE ON SITE. COOK WASHED HANDS BUT UNABLE TO DRY THEM. MANAGER ON SITE INSTRUCTED HIM NOT TO PREP FOOD. UNTIL PAPER TOWELS ON SITE. OWNER PROVIDED PAPER TOWEL UPON HER ARRIVAL. AFTER AN EMPLOYEE INFORMED HER OF THE SITUATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
WE OBSERVED ICE/FOOD NOT PROTECTED. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR, ICE BIN, AND ALL ICE CONTACT SIDES AND INTERIOR OF THE MACHINE WITH EXCESS BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE THROUGHOUT.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. ON 7-5-2024 ICE MACHINE WAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED BY A TECHNICIAN FROM "CORE MECHANICAL INC." SERVICE REPORT ON SITE.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
MUST NOT USE RAW WOOD BEHIND THE HANDWASHING SINK AT PREP AREA BY THE STOVE. MUST PROVIDE A NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. ADDITIONAL HOT WATER FLOW IS REQUIRED AT HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
WATER ON FLOOR INSIDE THE BEER COOLER WHICH TRAVELS UNDER THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR TO BASEMENT FLOOR. CLEAN AND REPAIR ISSUE.

Base deductions−24 pts

Oct 23

Canvass InspectionPass

2 High1 Basic

3 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND THE FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR ALL HANDSINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HAND SOAP DISPENSER ATTACHED TO WALL NEXT TO MOP SINK IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−22 pts

Jul 22

Complaint InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MISSING TOILET SEAT COVER IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 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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