What is Oso & The Bull's health inspection score?

Oso & The Bull has a SafeDine safety score of 69 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Oso & The Bull last inspected?

Oso & The Bull was last inspected on April 15, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Oso & The Bull have?

Oso & The Bull has 19 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Oso & The Bull safe to eat at?

Oso & The Bull has a safety score of 69/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Oso & The Bull serve?

Oso & The Bull serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Oso & The Bull

Name: Oso & The Bull
Address: 2009 S LAFIN ST, Chicago, 60608
Rating: 69

2009 S LAFIN ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 4/15/2026

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0Fair

American•Pilsen

Ranked #290 of 411 in PilsenBetter than 22% of american restaurants

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5 inspections

Last: Apr 15, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

40%

Clean Rate

3.8

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

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

-30

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-12 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-30 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 70/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (69/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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

Dec 2024

1 inspections

Dec

Jan 2025

2 inspections

2 high priority

5 intermediate

6 basic

Mar 2026

1 inspections

Mar

Apr 2026

1 inspections

2 high priority

4 intermediate

Inspection History

5 records on file

2 Canvass2 Non-Inspection1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Apr 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass with Conditions

2 High4 Med

6 total2 risk factors

50/100inspection score

−40 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−5
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−5

Base deductions−40 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Mar 26

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15 OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE THAT IS LOCATED BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER, ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES AND ORGANIZE.

Base deductions−11 pts

Jan 25

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High4 Med3 Basic

9 total2 risk factors

44/100inspection score

−46 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT AN ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST MAINTAIN AN ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS CERTIFICATE, POST THE CERTIFICATE FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT AN ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST MAINTAIN AN ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS CERTIFICATE, POST THE CERTIFICATE FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR THE CEASAR SALAD WITH HOMEMADE CEASAR DRESSING (MADE WITH RAW EGGS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE FOR THE ITEM THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT FOODS PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-501.111 OBSERVED THE FACILITY DOES NOT HAVE A LOGBOOK FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY PER THE MANAGER: "FACILITY DOES THEIR PEST CONTROL." INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE LOGBOOK/SERVICE REPORT FROM A STATE-LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUES 7-38-020(C).
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15 OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE THAT IS LOCATED BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER, ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES AND ORGANIZE.

Base deductions−46 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Dec 24

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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