What is Rosewood Tavern's health inspection score?

Rosewood Tavern has a SafeDine safety score of 94 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Rosewood Tavern last inspected?

Rosewood Tavern was last inspected on July 10, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Rosewood Tavern have?

Rosewood Tavern has 9 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Rosewood Tavern safe to eat at?

Yes, Rosewood Tavern has an excellent safety record with a score of 94/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Rosewood Tavern serve?

Rosewood Tavern serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Rosewood Tavern

Name: Rosewood Tavern
Address: 5726 N WESTERN AVE, Chicago, 60659
Rating: 94

5726 N WESTERN AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 9mo ago

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0Excellent

American•Chicago

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

Stable

6 inspections

Last: Jul 10, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

1.5

Avg Violations

9 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

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

-6

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-1 pts

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

5726 N WESTERN AVE, Chicago, IL 60659

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2022

1 inspections

2 basic

Nov

Oct 2023

2 inspections

3 basic

Nov 2024

1 inspections

Nov

Dec 2024

1 inspections

2 basic

Jul 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Jul

Inspection History

6 records on file

4 Canvass2 Non-Inspection

Jul 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING STOPPERS (X2). INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL WORKING STOPPERS FOR DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−4 pts

Dec 24

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
MUST NOT STORE CLEAN CUTTING BOARD ON THE BACK-SPLASH OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS

Base deductions−4 pts

Nov 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 23

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND DARK STAINS ON PREP SURFACE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARD AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT (ICE MACHINE ) BEING STORED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−6 pts

Oct 23

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 22

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED BOWLS AND OTHER UTENSILS STORED FACING UP ON SHELF IN REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO INVERT ALL EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED VENT COVERS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−4 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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