What is Signature Bar's health inspection score?

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

When was Signature Bar last inspected?

Signature Bar was last inspected on May 11, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Signature Bar have?

Signature Bar has 10 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Signature Bar safe to eat at?

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

What type of cuisine does Signature Bar serve?

Signature Bar serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Signature Bar

Name: Signature Bar
Address: 1312 S WABASH AVE, Chicago, 60605
Rating: 100

1312 S WABASH AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 5/11/2026

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0Excellent

American•South Loop

Ranked #13 of 291 in South LoopBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

7 inspections

Last: May 11, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

43%

Clean Rate

1.4

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-2

Final Score

100

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+4 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 98/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (100/100) 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

Dec 2023

1 inspections

Dec

Jul 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Oct 2024

1 inspections

3 basic

Oct

Oct 2025

1 inspections

Nov 2025

2 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Nov

May 2026

1 inspections

Inspection History

7 records on file

4 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Non-Inspection1 License

May 26

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−2 pts

Nov 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED INCORRECT CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENUS. FOOD ITEMS WERE NOT STARRED ON MENU THAT ARE UNDERCOOKED OR RAW ITEMS (STEAK, BURGER, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT CONSUMER ADVISORY BY ADDED REMINDER (*) NEXT TO ITEMS THAT ARE NOT FULLY COOKED. MUST PROVIDE FOOTNOTE THAT STATES IF ITEMS ARE SERVED RAW OR COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−7 pts

Oct 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 24

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
Spoons-in use are kept in a standing water container. instructed to keep utensils according to health code.
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.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
Ice maker interior surfaces and ice scoop holder not clean, orange film noted on surfaces, instructed to clean and maintain.

Base deductions−6 pts

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND SINKS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE BASEMENT/1ST FL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
VENTILATION PANELS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION SYSTEM.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
CFM ON SITE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−11 pts

Dec 23

License 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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