What is Bar Louie's health inspection score?

Bar Louie 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 Bar Louie last inspected?

Bar Louie was last inspected on June 4, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Bar Louie have?

Bar Louie has 31 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Bar Louie safe to eat at?

Yes, Bar Louie has an excellent safety record with a score of 87/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Bar Louie

Name: Bar Louie
Address: 47 W POLK ST, Chicago, 60605
Rating: 87

47 W POLK ST, Chicago

Last inspected 10mo ago

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0Excellent

South Loop

Ranked #99 of 289 in South Loop

Improving

8 inspections

Last: Jun 4, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

38%

Clean Rate

3.9

Avg Violations

10 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

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

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+14 pts

100

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

47 W POLK ST, Chicago, IL 60605

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

7 basic

Apr

Jul 2022

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

7 basic

Jan 2023

2 inspections

4 high priority

1 intermediate

4 basic

Jan

Apr 2024

2 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

1 basic

Jun 2025

1 inspections

Jun

Inspection History

8 records on file

1 Canvass4 Complaint Re-Inspection3 Complaint

Jun 25

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 24

Complaint InspectionFail

2 High2 Med1 Basic

5 total2 risk factors

58/100inspection score

−32 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
No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( beef, chicken...) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
No probe food thermometer available in facility, instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
Inadequate pest control. Found about 30 rat droppings in basement storage and under staircase. Instructed to eliminate rodents activity in all affected areas, Pest control service recommended. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
Trash and grease build-up noted behind main cook line, under dish machine. under bar counter. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Base deductions−32 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Jan 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 23

Complaint InspectionFail

4 High1 Med4 Basic

9 total3 risk factors

32/100inspection score

−53 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION WRIITEN UNDER VIOLATION #2.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATIN. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
5-202.12 OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 69F-74F IN WOMEN'S AND MEN'S TOILET ROOMS. OBSERVED 1 OF 2 HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ONLY MAINTAINING 85F AND THE FAUCET NOT PROPERLY TURNING ON. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL HAND WASHING SINKS HOT WATER AT 100F AT ALL TIMES AND REPAIR STRIPPED HOT AND COLD WATER KNOBS AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF A PEST INFESTATION. OBSERVED ABOUT 300 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS UNDER THE BASEMENT STAIRS, ABOUT 25 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS IN THE STORAGE CLOSET, ABOUT 30 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT LIQUOR CLOSET AND ABOUT 20 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS UNDER THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RAT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE ON OR AFTER 1/25/23. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS UNDER THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER ALL OF THE PREP COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED AN OILY SUBSTANCE ON ALL THE PIPES UNDER THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR LOCATE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11 OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE BASEMENT AND HOLES IN THE WALLS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED VARIOUS LINES WRAPPED WITH PLASTIC ABOVE THE HAND WASHING SINK BY THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Base deductions−53 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Jul 22

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-202.15 OBSERVED LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11 OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION ON FLOOR NEAR COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN

Base deductions−4 pts

Jul 22

Complaint InspectionFail

1 High1 Med5 Basic

7 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY DISPENSING SANITIZER. CHLORINE CONCENTRATION IN DISH MACHINE MEASURED AT 0PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CEASE USE OF DISH MACHINE UNTIL NECESSARY REPAIRS ARE MADE. MANAGER CONTACTED ECOLAB. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 20 RODENT DROPPINGS IN BOILER ROOM NEAR MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA ACCORDINGLY. OBSERVED 15 SMALL FLIES NEAR DISH MACHINE AREA AND 2 SMALL FLIES IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO TREAT AREAS ACCORDINGLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED LIGHT BULB SHIELD IN COOLER WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF WATER ON INTERIOR. OBSERVED MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE GROWING IN SAID WATER.OBSERVED BROKEN HOT WATER HANDLE ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR ACCORDINGLY.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−25 pts

Apr 22

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 High7 Basic

8 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER AND REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD AND ICE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
FOOR HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO UPDATE AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−24 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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