What is Beat Kitchen's Bar Sol's health inspection score?

Beat Kitchen's Bar Sol has a SafeDine safety score of 85 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Beat Kitchen's Bar Sol last inspected?

Beat Kitchen's Bar Sol was last inspected on October 6, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Beat Kitchen's Bar Sol have?

Beat Kitchen's Bar Sol has 22 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Beat Kitchen's Bar Sol safe to eat at?

Yes, Beat Kitchen's Bar Sol has an excellent safety record with a score of 85/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Beat Kitchen's Bar Sol

Name: Beat Kitchen's Bar Sol
Address: 600 E GRAND AVE, Chicago, 60611
Rating: 85

600 E GRAND AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 7mo ago

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Streeterville

Ranked #313 of 713 in Streeterville

Improving

7 inspections

Last: Oct 6, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

29%

Clean Rate

3.1

Avg Violations

8 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

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

-19

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-10 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+15 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 (85/100) 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

May 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

4 basic

May

Jun 2022

1 inspections

Jul 2023

2 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

2 basic

Jul

Aug 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Sep 2025

1 inspections

3 high priority

1 intermediate

2 basic

Sep

Oct 2025

1 inspections

1 basic

Inspection History

7 records on file

2 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Canvass1 License Re-Inspection1 License

Oct 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.11 OBSERVED RUSTED RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTED RACKS.

Base deductions−2 pts

Sep 25

Canvass InspectionFail

3 High1 Med2 Basic

6 total

61/100inspection score

−39 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH A BLACKISH PINK BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES ARE CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED CHLORINE DISH MACHINE WITH A FINAL CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE DISH MACHINE PROVIDES A MINIMUM SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 50 PPM. DISH MACHINE TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED COOLER WITH AN INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. COOLER REMOVED FROM FACILITY PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES OF 45 AND 48 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 4 POUNDS COOKED SWEET POATOTES AND 1/ 4 GALLON OF HOUSEMADE RANCH ($20) PRIOIRTY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RUSTED RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTED RACKS.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR NOT IN PROPER WORKING ORDER. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HAS A MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 88 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 110 F FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CIATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−39 pts

Aug 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 DEAD VARIOUS OUTDOOR INSECTS IN UPSTAIRS SEATING AREA ALONG EXTERIOR WINDOWSILLS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS AND OTHER PESTS AND CLEAN SURFACES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT THEIR ACCUMULATION AND DECOMPOSITION AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CENTRAL REACH-IN COOLER DOOR ALONG MAIN COOK LINE TO BE REMOVED FROM ITS HINGES AND IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE REACH-IN COOLER DOOR AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT IN GOOD REPAIR AND PROPER ADJUSTMENT.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED SPRAY NOZZLE AND HOSE USED AT LARGE DISH MACHINE AREA SPRAY HOSE FAUCET TO BE TRADITIONAL GARDEN HOSE AND OUTDOOR SPRAYER, AND NOT DESIGNED TO BE EASILY-CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GARDEN HOSE AND NOZZLE WITH MODEL THAT IS DESIGNED FOR FOODSERVICE PLUMBING TO BE EASILY-CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLOOR BETWEEN ICE MACHINE AND OUTDOOR WINDOW NEAR SERVER PREP STATION TO BE HEAVILY-SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND OTHER PHYSICAL FACILITIES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−11 pts

Jul 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 23

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High1 Med2 Basic

5 total

71/100inspection score

−29 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
Obstructed hand wash sink at the inside bar, using the sink as a dump sink with food strainer and food debris in the basin. Instructed not to use hand wash sink for other than hand washing. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
No hot or cold Running water at the outside bar hand wash sink where ice and mixed drinks are prepared and served. Instructed manager to provide good working hand wash sink. Priority violation 7-38-030(c).

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
Fly traps installed above food prep tables, instructed to install away from open food items.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
Interior surfaces of ice maker not clean, orange film starting to build up on surfaces, instructed to clean and maintain.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
Missing light shield at kitchen's ceiling light fixture. instructed to install and maintain.

Base deductions−29 pts

Jun 22

License Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 22

License InspectionFail

1 High1 Med4 Basic

6 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
No hand wash sink at 1st floor main kitchen. instructed to install.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
Missing a disclaimer on menu for under cooked food items and foot note, instructed to provide.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

50HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE−2
No hot water provided, hot water heater not installed yet. Instructed to provide adequate hot water to sinks and dish machines.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
No service sink installed, instructed to install with mop hangers
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
1st floor kitchen tiles in poor repair , missing grout, instructed to repair and maintain.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
inadequate lighting in several walk-in coolers and freezers, instructed to install.

Base deductions−23 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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