What is Chef's Special Cocktail Bar's health inspection score?

Chef's Special Cocktail Bar has a SafeDine safety score of 95 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Chef's Special Cocktail Bar last inspected?

Chef's Special Cocktail Bar was last inspected on February 10, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Chef's Special Cocktail Bar have?

Chef's Special Cocktail Bar has 14 total violations across 9 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Chef's Special Cocktail Bar safe to eat at?

Yes, Chef's Special Cocktail Bar has an excellent safety record with a score of 95/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Chef's Special Cocktail Bar

Name: Chef's Special Cocktail Bar
Address: 2163-2165 N WESTERN AVE, Chicago, 60647
Rating: 95

2163-2165 N WESTERN AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 2/10/2026

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0Excellent

Logan Square

Ranked #105 of 729 in Logan Square

Stable

9 inspections

Last: Feb 10, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

1.6

Avg Violations

2 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

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-5

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-4 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

2163-2165 N WESTERN AVE, Chicago, IL 60647

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Violation Timeline

May 2022

1 inspections

May

Jun 2022

1 inspections

1 basic

Nov 2023

2 inspections

3 high priority

1 intermediate

4 basic

Nov

Jun 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

Mar 2025

2 inspections

1 basic

Mar

Jan 2026

1 inspections

Feb 2026

1 inspections

3 basic

Feb

Inspection History

9 records on file

4 Canvass3 Non-Inspection1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Complaint

Feb 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
OBSERVED BOWLS, PLATES AND OTHER MEANS STORED ON SHELVING RACKS IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PREVENT POSSIBLE FORMS OF CONTAMINATION.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED WALL COVING IN DISREPAIR AND DETTACHED UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASMENT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT SPACED FOR PEST HARBORAGE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVING INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF HEAVY EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA (FRYERS, TABLES ETC) THE CONNECTD GAS SUPPLY LINE INCLUDING YELLOW HOSE WITH GREASE, DIRT AND GRIME BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AT FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN FREE OF ACCUMULATED SOIL.

Base deductions−6 pts

Jan 26

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND HOLES IN WALLS AT LOWER LEVEL DISHWASHING AREAS BY DISHMACHINE. MUST SEAL.

Base deductions−2 pts

Mar 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High

1 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS.MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−10 pts

Nov 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WORKING IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPAING FOOD.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE TOP OF THE CONVECTION OVEN IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA.

Base deductions−4 pts

Nov 23

Canvass InspectionFail

3 High1 Med2 Basic

6 total

61/100inspection score

−39 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

9NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED−10
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE CUTTING AND HANDLING READY-TO-EAT FOOD (GREEN ONIONS) WITH BARE HANDS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT NO BARE HAND CONTACT IS ALLOWED WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
29COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP−10
OBSERVED A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND VACUUM PACKAGED FOODS (PORK, BEEF, ETC.) BEING STORED IN THE CHEST FREEZER AND WALK-IN COOLER WITHOUT AN APPROVED HACCP PLAN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CDPH APPROVED HACCP PLAN BEFORE THE USING THE VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
32VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS−10
OBSERVED NO APPROVED CDPH HACCP PLAN ON THE PREMISES TO VACUUM PACKAGE MEATS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AN APPROVED CDPH HACCP PLAN BEFORE USING THE VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE TO PACKAGE FOOD UNDER REDUCED OXYGEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #29 ABOVE FOR CITATION.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROX. 15 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE BOXES AND SHELVES IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA AND ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICES IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WORKING IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPAING FOOD.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE TOP OF THE CONVECTION OVEN IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA.

Base deductions−39 pts

Jun 22

Complaint InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

Base deductions−2 pts

May 22

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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