What is 701 Restaurant Bar's health inspection score?

701 Restaurant Bar has a SafeDine safety score of 73 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was 701 Restaurant Bar last inspected?

701 Restaurant Bar was last inspected on July 2, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does 701 Restaurant Bar have?

701 Restaurant Bar has 25 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is 701 Restaurant Bar safe to eat at?

701 Restaurant Bar has a good safety record with a score of 73/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does 701 Restaurant Bar serve?

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

Official Health Record

701 Restaurant Bar

Name: 701 Restaurant Bar
Address: 5737 W IRVING PARK RD, Chicago, 60634
Rating: 73

5737 W IRVING PARK RD, Chicago

Last inspected 9mo ago

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0Good

American•Chicago

Ranked #1000 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Jul 2, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

9 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-27

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-12 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-7 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-5 pts

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.

Location

5737 W IRVING PARK RD, Chicago, IL 60634

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2024

1 inspections

6 high priority

2 intermediate

5 basic

Oct

Nov 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

Jun 2025

2 inspections

2 high priority

4 basic

Jun

Jul 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

4 basic

Inspection History

5 records on file

1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Canvass1 Non-Inspection1 License Re-Inspection1 License

Jul 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 High4 Basic

5 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
6-301.14// NOTED NO HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT FRONT AND REAR BAR HANDSINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.12// NOTED CUTTING BOARDS AT KITCHEN PREP COOLER WITH STAINS AND DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING AND RESEALING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C)// NOTED ENCRUSTED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE AIR FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
5-501.115// NOTED WOOD, CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS ON THE GROUND OF THE ENCLOSED AREA AND A PILE OF BRANCHES AND LEAVES ON THE GROUND NEAR BUSINESS/RESIDENTAL REAR EXIT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13// NOTED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−18 pts

Jun 25

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High4 Basic

6 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NOTED NO HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT FRONT AND REAR BAR HANDSINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED BASEMENT ICE MACHINE WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK, BROWN, AND PINK SUBSTANCE ON TOP INTERIOR SURFACES AND INTERIOR SHEILD DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED BELOW THE ICE BIN.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED CUTTING BOARDS AT KITCHEN PREP COOLER WITH STAINS AND DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING AND RESEALING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
NOTED ENCRUSTED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE AIR FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
NOTED WOOD, CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS ON THE GROUND OF THE ENCLOSED AREA AND A PILE OF BRANCHES AND LEAVES ON THE GROUND NEAR BUSINESS/RESIDENTAL REAR EXIT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
NOTED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−28 pts

Jun 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 24

License Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13--OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

Base deductions−2 pts

Oct 24

License InspectionFail

6 High2 Med5 Basic

13 total1 risk factor

15/100inspection score

−80 pts

High Priority (6)

−60 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL BAR AREAS. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL BAR AREAS. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
MUST PROVIDE GARBAGE CAN NEAR ALL HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY(KITCHEN AND BARS)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINKS(BARS AND KITCHEN PREP).
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER ON SITE TO SANITIZE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. MUST PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PEST CONTROL SERVICES FROM A LICENSED EXTERMINATOR AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR. SERVICE REPORTS AND IDPH PEST CONTROL LICENSE NUMBER MUST BE KEPT ON FILE FOR AT LEAST 12 MONTHS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(c).

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
MUST INSTALL A DURABLE SPLASH GUARD AT HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN LOCATED DIRECTLY NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRYING AREA FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES TO ACCURATELY MEASURE THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZING SOLUTION.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON MOP SINK FAUCET HEAD. MUST INSTALL.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED NO COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER ON PREMISES. All licensed RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS and establishments with a liquor license shall have at least one commercial dumpster with commercial REFUSE removal. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(b).
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

Base deductions−80 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 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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