What is Sbarros's health inspection score?

Sbarros has a SafeDine safety score of 80 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Sbarros last inspected?

Sbarros was last inspected on February 27, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Sbarros have?

Sbarros has 16 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Sbarros safe to eat at?

Sbarros has a good safety record with a score of 80/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Sbarros serve?

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

Official Health Record

Sbarros

Name: Sbarros
Address: 151 N MICHIGAN AVE, Chicago, 60601
Rating: 80

151 N MICHIGAN AVE, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 2/27/2025

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0Good

American•The Loop

Ranked #374 of 871 in The LoopBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

4 inspections

Last: Feb 27, 2025

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

15 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-19

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+2 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 81/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (80/100) 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

Nov 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

Nov

Nov 2023

1 inspections

1 basic

Apr 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Apr

Feb 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Inspection History

4 records on file

1 Complaint3 Canvass

Feb 25

Complaint InspectionLatestPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE PLASTIC CLOTH COVER FOR ROLLING DOUGH TRAY.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER SODA MACHINE BOXES, AND FROM BOTTOM SHELVING OF ALL PREP TABLES IN THE REAR.

Base deductions−4 pts

Apr 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL SUGAR, FLOUR, AND CORN MEAL CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOOD ITEM.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINAGE FOR THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND AT THE FRONT SERVING LINE BEHIND CASHIER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
UNABLE TO LOCATE AND VERIFY FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

Base deductions−13 pts

Nov 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
Found exposed horizontal utility service lines and pipes in rear kitchen installed on the floor. Instructed to elevate pipes to for proper floors cleaning.

Base deductions−2 pts

Nov 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED FLOUR AND SESAME SEEDS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED SOME USE OF PEPSI CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE /PEPSI/MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO CHLORINE SANITIZER TESTING DEVICES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.MANAGER GOT SOME FROM STORE NEXT DOOR
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−19 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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