What is B'z Sports Bar & Grill's health inspection score?

B'z Sports Bar & Grill 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 B'z Sports Bar & Grill last inspected?

B'z Sports Bar & Grill was last inspected on February 26, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does B'z Sports Bar & Grill have?

B'z Sports Bar & Grill has 22 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is B'z Sports Bar & Grill safe to eat at?

B'z Sports Bar & Grill 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 B'z Sports Bar & Grill serve?

B'z Sports Bar & Grill serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

B'z Sports Bar & Grill

Name: B'z Sports Bar & Grill
Address: 12001-12003 S HALSTED ST, Chicago, 60628
Rating: 80

12001-12003 S HALSTED ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 2/26/2026

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0Good

American•Chicago

Ranked #744 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Feb 26, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

40%

Clean Rate

4.4

Avg Violations

3 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

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

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

-19

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-5 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-9 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-4 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

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

Aug 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

6 basic

Aug

Mar 2024

1 inspections

Apr 2025

1 inspections

2 high priority

4 basic

Apr

Feb 2026

2 inspections

1 high priority

7 basic

Inspection History

5 records on file

3 Canvass2 Non-Inspection

Feb 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 High7 Basic

8 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE SMALL FRONT BAR HAS A BLACKISH SUBSTANCE ON THE SIDES OF IT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
MAIN BAR ICE BIN HAS NO COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN ICE BIN COVER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
ICE SCOOP IN FRONT SMALL BAR IS STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN ICE WITH THE HANDLE UP TO PREVENT TOUCHING ICE OR IN A CLEAN BIN/CONTAINER. MAINTAIN SAME.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND OVENS WITH GREASE, FOOD, DIRT AND CHARRED MATERIALS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
THE BAR GUNS AND THEIR HOLDERS WITH A PINKISH BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. -THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE REACH IN FREEZERS AND COOLERS WITH SPILLED FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS IN THE REAR CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE REACH IN COOLERS/FREEZERS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
CFM ON SITE HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−24 pts

Feb 26

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High4 Basic

6 total2 risk factors

62/100inspection score

−28 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 PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VAILD CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CIGARETTE BURNS AND ASHES ON SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED UTILITY SINK CLOGGED AND IN POOR REPAIR IN UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD AND EQUIPMENT MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Base deductions−28 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Mar 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High1 Med6 Basic

8 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN BAR AND WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR TAKING INTERNAL TEMPERATURES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN METAL STEM THERMOMETERS.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
FOUND EMPLOYEES IN THE PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE EMPLOYEES WEAR HAIR RESTAINTS WHEN IN THE PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
FOUND WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE OVENS WITH THICK GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OVEN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND THE FLOOR TILES UNDER THE PIZZA OVEN DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE THOSE FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOORS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND THE FLOORS BEHIND AND AROUND THE OVENS WITH GREASE, DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND MOPS STORED IN A BUCKET OF DIRTY WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE MOPS HANGING UP WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.

Base deductions−27 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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