What is Open Outcry Brewing's health inspection score?

Open Outcry Brewing has a SafeDine safety score of 77 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Open Outcry Brewing last inspected?

Open Outcry Brewing was last inspected on November 21, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Open Outcry Brewing have?

Open Outcry Brewing has 26 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Open Outcry Brewing safe to eat at?

Open Outcry Brewing has a good safety record with a score of 77/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Open Outcry Brewing serve?

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

Official Health Record

Open Outcry Brewing

Name: Open Outcry Brewing
Address: 10932 S WESTERN AVE, Chicago, 60643
Rating: 77

10932 S WESTERN AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 11/21/2025

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American•Chicago

Ranked #783 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

6 inspections

Last: Nov 21, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

17%

Clean Rate

4.3

Avg Violations

6 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-23

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-8 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+16 pts

Latest

100% weight

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.

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2022

1 inspections

Jul

Jan 2023

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 basic

Jun 2024

2 inspections

1 high priority

10 basic

Jun

Mar 2025

1 inspections

3 high priority

5 basic

Nov 2025

1 inspections

3 basic

Nov

Inspection History

6 records on file

4 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Complaint

Nov 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE FLATTOP IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING...THE KITCHEN DISH WASHING AREA FLOOR/WALL UNDER THE DISH WASHING MACHINE AREA AND THE FRONT BAR SERVICE AREA ALONG THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−6 pts

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionFail

3 High5 Basic

8 total2 risk factors

50/100inspection score

−40 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
NO VOMIT/DIARHHEA CLEAN UP KIT OR POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
FOUND NO SOAP IN LADIES ROOM TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS INSTUCTED TO ADD HANDSOAP AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
SMALL LEAK AT P-TRAP ON 3 COMP SINK AT FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS AND COVING AREA AT 3 COMP SINK DISH MACHINE AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
CEILNG AREA IN MAIN PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON SITE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.
61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC−2
NOTED NO CURRENT SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO POST THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED IN A LOCATION THAT IS VISIBLE TO CONSUMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-010(b). CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−40 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Jun 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
LARGE CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ANY DARK MARKINGS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND SPLATTERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS IN PREP AND FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES IN NEED OF CLEANING INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE CEILING TILES.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
AIR CONDITIONING VENTS IN PREP AREA ARE CAUSING A LARGE AMOUNT OF DUST BUILD UP IN PREP AREA WALLS AND CEILING INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−10 pts

Jun 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High5 Basic

6 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED LARGE AMOUNTS OF A BLACK SUBSTANCE AT THE ICE CHUTE IF THE MAIN ICE MACHINE, PINK/ORANGE SUBSTANCE AT SHEILD IN ICE MACHINE AND BLACK SUBSTANCE ON OUTER ARE OF MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE AND DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
LARGE CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ANY DARK MARKINGS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND SPLATTERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES IN NEED OF CLEANING INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE CEILING TILES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS IN PREP AND FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
AIR CONDITIONING VENTS IN PREP AREA ARE CAUSING A LARGE AMOUNT OF DUST BUILD UP IN PREP AREA WALLS AND CEILING INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−20 pts

Jan 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High2 Basic

4 total2 risk factors

66/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD(SOUP 160.2F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

Basic (2)

−4 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS.

Base deductions−24 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Jul 22

Complaint InspectionCleanPass

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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