What is Osito's Tap's health inspection score?

Osito's Tap 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 Osito's Tap last inspected?

Osito's Tap was last inspected on January 9, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Osito's Tap have?

Osito's Tap has 7 total violations across 9 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Osito's Tap safe to eat at?

Yes, Osito's Tap 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 Osito's Tap serve?

Osito's Tap serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Osito's Tap

Name: Osito's Tap
Address: 2553 S RIDGEWAY AVE, Chicago, 60623
Rating: 87

2553 S RIDGEWAY AVE, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 1/9/2025

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0Excellent

American•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

9 inspections

Last: Jan 9, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

67%

Clean Rate

0.8

Avg Violations

15 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation 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

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+1 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

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

2553 S RIDGEWAY AVE, Chicago, IL 60623

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2022

1 inspections

Nov

Dec 2022

1 inspections

2 basic

Jul 2023

1 inspections

Jul

Dec 2023

2 inspections

2 high priority

1 basic

Dec 2024

2 inspections

Dec

Jan 2025

2 inspections

2 basic

Inspection History

9 records on file

1 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Canvass5 Non-Inspection

Jan 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 25

Canvass InspectionFail

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
5-402.13 WASTEWATER BACKUP: OBSERVED THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA IN DISREPAIR AND NOT DRAINING PROPERLY (SLOW DRAINING); WATER RELEASED FROM ONE COMPARTMENT BACKUP INSIDE ANOTHER COMPARTMENT WHEN RELEASED INSIDE SINK. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF REQUIREMENTS AND MUST REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN. THE MANAGER CALLED THE REPAIR TECHNICIAN, AND THE ISSUE WAS CORRECTED DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
5-501.15 OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LIDS NOT TIGHT FITTING PER CITY CODE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DUMPSTER LIDS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−4 pts

Dec 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High1 Basic

3 total2 risk factors

68/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
PIC IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED OR ON SITE. INSTD TO HAVE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES, AND MANAGER WITH CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING/HANDLING TCS FOODS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Basic (1)

−2 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED DURING STORAGE. INSTD TO INVERT UTENSILS (HANDLE UP) AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−22 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Dec 23

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 23

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 22

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREAS (BOXES, CHEMICALS). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND PROVIDE SHELVING MAINTAINING ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

Base deductions−4 pts

Nov 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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