What is Barstool River North's health inspection score?

Barstool River North has a SafeDine safety score of 92 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Barstool River North last inspected?

Barstool River North was last inspected on February 25, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Barstool River North have?

Barstool River North has 31 total violations across 10 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Barstool River North safe to eat at?

Yes, Barstool River North has an excellent safety record with a score of 92/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Barstool River North serve?

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

Official Health Record

Barstool River North

Name: Barstool River North
Address: 14-18 W HUBBARD ST, Chicago, 60654
Rating: 92

14-18 W HUBBARD ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 2/25/2026

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0Excellent

American•River North

Ranked #81 of 551 in River NorthBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

10 inspections

Last: Feb 25, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

50%

Clean Rate

3.1

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

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

-8

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+9 pts

100

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.

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2022

2 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Oct

Nov 2022

1 inspections

Dec 2023

2 inspections

3 high priority

1 intermediate

3 basic

Dec

Jul 2024

2 inspections

3 high priority

3 intermediate

8 basic

Mar 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

6 basic

Mar

Feb 2026

1 inspections

Inspection History

10 records on file

3 Non-Inspection5 Canvass2 Canvass Re-Inspection

Feb 26

Non-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High1 Med6 Basic

8 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF ALL NOZZLE HOLDERS AT FIRST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ALL NOZZLE HOLDERS AT FIRST FLOOR BAR AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED OPENING IN MIDDLE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED NO LEFT SIDE SPLASH GUARD ON BOTH HANDWASHING SINKS IN FIRST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LEFT SIDE SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH HANDWASHING SINKS IN FIRST FLOOR BAR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE BIN OR LIQUOR BOTTLES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED BOXES OF CUPS STORED ON FLOOR IN HALLWAY LEADING TO BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED DATA PLATE ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DATA PLATE ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT, WAREWASHING MACHINES SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND READABLE DATA PLATE AFFIXED TO THE MACHINE BY THE MANUFACTURER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED AREAS OF FLOOR IN BEER WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR ALL DAMAGED AREAS OF FLOOR IN BEER WALK IN COOLER FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SPLASHES ON WALLS AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN SMALL SOUTHSIDE STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO FIRST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AND FLOORS IN SMALL SOUTHSIDE STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO FIRST FLOOR BAR. OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH SINKS AND AND ICE BINS IN FIRST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDERNEATH SINKS AND ICE BINS IN FIRST FLOOR BAR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR WALL ABOVE WALK IN FREEZER DOOR AND AROUND EXTERIOR SIDES AND BOTTOM OF WALK IN FREEZER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP FROM SAID AREAS OF EXTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING VENT COVERS IN ALL WASHROOMS(1ST FL AND BASEMENT) AND NORTHSIDE SMALL STORAGE AREA ACROSS FROM FIRST FLOOR BAR(ABOVE GLASSWARE). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENT COVERS IN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−27 pts

Mar 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING IN MIDDLE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOORS AND OPENING AT BASE OF REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19: OBSERVED MILK CRATES AND SODA CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C): OBSERVED BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF ALL NOZZLE HOLDERS AT FIRST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ALL NOZZLE HOLDERS AT BAR AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15: OBSERVED NON WORKING RIGHT SIDE HANDWASHING SINK IN BASMENT WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR NON WORKING RIGHT SIDE HANDWASHING SINK IN BASEMENT WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-303.11: OBSERVED MULTIPLE NON WORKING LIGHTS IN KITCHEN WALKWAY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHTS IN KITCHEN WALKWAY.

Base deductions−13 pts

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionFail

3 High2 Med4 Basic

9 total

52/100inspection score

−48 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 74.3-81.0F AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN FIRST FLOOR SOUTHSIDE ALL GENDER WASHROOM AND WOMEN'S BASEMENT WASHROOM(LEFT AND MIDDLE HANDWASHING SINKS). INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IMPROPERLY SANTIZING AT A CONCENTRATION OF 10PPM CHLORINE. CORRECTED ON SITE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE REPAIRED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION, SANITIZING PROPERLY AT A CONCENTRATION OF 100PPM CHLORINE AFTER REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON UPPER INTERIOR AND INTERIOR WALLS OF LARGE SOUTHSIDE ICE MACHINE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DESTROY ICE, REMOVE PINK AND BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE FROM UPPER INTERIOR AND INTERIOR WALLS OF LARGE SOUTHSIDE ICE MACHINE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT BAG IN A BOX AREA ON FLOOR, ALONG BASE OF WALLS AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY, REMOVE RAT DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED OPENING IN MIDDLE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOORS AND OPENING AT BASE OF REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED MILK CRATES AND SODA CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED ALUMINIUM FOIL USED AS LINER ON OVEN AND BROILERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AS LINER ON OVEN AND BROILER, NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF CORROSION RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILDUP ON INTERIOR ON ALL NOZZLE HOLDERS AT FIRST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ALL NOZZLE HOLDERS AT BAR AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NON WORKING RIGHT SIDE HANDWASHING SINK IN BASMENT WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR NON WORKING RIGHT SIDE HANDWASHING SINK IN BASEMENT WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED MULTIPLE NON WORKING LIGHTS IN KITCHEN WALKWAY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE NON WORKING GIGHTS IN KITCHEN WALKWAY.

Base deductions−48 pts

Dec 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 High1 Med3 Basic

7 total3 risk factors

44/100inspection score

−41 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 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, No certificate posted while handling TCS foods ( chicken, beef..) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
6PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USERisk Factor−10
Open drinks on Prep table at main kitchen, instructed to keep only capped containers.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
Bulk food containers not labeled ( flour) instructed to label.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
Deli cups not air dried after washing, Instructed to air dry all multi-use utensils after washing.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
Inadequate lighting at main walk-in cooler, instructed to provide.
63REMOVAL OF SUSPENSION SIGN−2

Base deductions−41 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Dec 23

Canvass InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 22

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 20 RODENT DROPPINGS IN DRY STORAGE ROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT ABOVE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−7 pts

Oct 22

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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