What is A+ Italian Steakhouse's health inspection score?

A+ Italian Steakhouse has a SafeDine safety score of 88 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was A+ Italian Steakhouse last inspected?

A+ Italian Steakhouse was last inspected on March 3, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does A+ Italian Steakhouse have?

A+ Italian Steakhouse has 32 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is A+ Italian Steakhouse safe to eat at?

Yes, A+ Italian Steakhouse has an excellent safety record with a score of 88/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does A+ Italian Steakhouse serve?

A+ Italian Steakhouse serves Italian cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

A+ Italian Steakhouse

Name: A+ Italian Steakhouse
Address: 6688-6690 N NORTHWEST HWY, Chicago, 60631
Rating: 88

6688-6690 N NORTHWEST HWY, Chicago

Last Inspected: 3/3/2026

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0Excellent

Italian•Chicago

Ranked #550 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 88% of italian restaurants

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7 inspections

Last: Mar 3, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

29%

Clean Rate

4.6

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Food labeling

Food not properly labeled or dated

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-12

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-6 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-12 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

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.

Location

6688-6690 N NORTHWEST HWY, Chicago, IL 60631

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Violation Timeline

May 2024

1 inspections

5 high priority

1 intermediate

8 basic

May

Jun 2024

1 inspections

4 basic

Jan 2025

1 inspections

Jan

Feb 2025

2 inspections

5 high priority

2 intermediate

Feb 2026

1 inspections

Feb

Mar 2026

1 inspections

2 intermediate

5 basic

Inspection History

7 records on file

2 Canvass2 Non-Inspection1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 License Re-Inspection1 License

Mar 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

2 Med5 Basic

7 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED SALT AND PEPPER OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN BASEMENT AND REAR BUZZBOY AREA NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED. MUST COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF DOOR BY SEALING 1/4 GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE BASEMENT FREEZER UNITS WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Base deductions−20 pts

Feb 26

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Feb 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED GAPS BETWEEN DOOR AND FRAME AT EXTERIOR EXIT DOOR LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING OUTER OPENINGS.

Base deductions−5 pts

Feb 25

Canvass InspectionFail

5 High1 Med

6 total

45/100inspection score

−55 pts

High Priority (5)

−50 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN BAR AND BASEMENT DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL FULLY STOCKED HANDWASHING SINKS CAPABLE OF DELIVERING HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS FOR HAND DRYING AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
14REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION−10
OBSERVED MUSSELS ON MENU AND NO SHELLSTOCK TAGS ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SHELLSTOCK TAGS ON SITE FOR A MINIMUM OF 90 DAYS AS REQUIRED BY LAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED GAPS BETWEEN DOOR AND FRAME AT EXTERIOR EXIT DOOR LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING OUTER OPENINGS.

Base deductions−55 pts

Jan 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 24

License Re-Inspection InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED UNSEALED WOOD AT FRONT BAR SEATING AND SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN AREA TO PROVIDE A SEALED AND EASILY CLEANABLE AREA.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER AT UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED UNUSED AND EQUIPMENT THAT IS NO LONGER WORKING IN THE BASEMENT (OLD 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS, UNUSED AND BROKEN FURNITURE) AND BROKEN REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF ANY EQUIPMENT AND ITEMS THAT ARE UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OF THE FACILITY.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HEAVY DEBRIS, TRASH, AND ITEMS STREWN ON FLOOR IN THE OFFICE LOCATED IN REAR OF BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OFF HEAVY DEBRIS AND TRASH.

Base deductions−8 pts

May 24

License InspectionFail

5 High1 Med8 Basic

14 total2 risk factors

19/100inspection score

−71 pts

High Priority (5)

−50 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO KIT OR PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITTING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. LEFT SINGLE SHEET AND INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE KIT WITH CONTENTTS AND PROCEDURE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINKS IN FRONT BAR, BASEMENT PREPARATION AREA, AND DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDWASHING SINKS WITH PLUMBED HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER APPROPRIATE PRESSURE AT BAR, BASEMENT PREPARATION, AND DISHWASHING AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-030(c). NO CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-030(c). NO CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED PAPER TOWELS AND SOAP PROVIDED AT THE UTILITY/MOP SINK IN THE BASMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE PAPER TOWELS AND SOAP FROM UTILITY/MOP SINK.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 3 DEAD COCKROACHES IN THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT AND DISHWASHING AREA OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL DEAD COCKROACHES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS, AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF DEAD PESTS.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED UNSEALED WOOD AT FRONT BAR SEATING AND SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN AREA TO PROVIDE A SEALED AND EASILY CLEANABLE AREA.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED BASEMENT SET UP AS A PREPARATION AREA WITH PREPARATION TABLE BELOW UNFINISHED WALLS AND CEILINGS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AREA FOR EVERY PREPARATION AREA.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAK FROM DRAIN IN CENTER BASIN OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF LEAKS.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER AT UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES PROVIDED IN BOTH UNISEX BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN EACH BATHROOM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED UNUSED AND EQUIPMENT THAT IS NO LONGER WORKING IN THE BASEMENT (OLD 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS, UNUSED AND BROKEN FURNITURE) AND BROKEN REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF ANY EQUIPMENT AND ITEMS THAT ARE UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OF THE FACILITY.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HEAVY DEBRIS, TRASH, AND ITEMS STREWN ON FLOOR IN THE OFFICE LOCATED IN REAR OF BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OFF HEAVY DEBRIS AND TRASH.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR EACH CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR EACH CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER.

Base deductions−71 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 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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