What is Chicago Bar Association's health inspection score?

Chicago Bar Association has a SafeDine safety score of 70 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Chicago Bar Association last inspected?

Chicago Bar Association was last inspected on December 19, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Chicago Bar Association have?

Chicago Bar Association has 8 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Chicago Bar Association safe to eat at?

Chicago Bar Association has a good safety record with a score of 70/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Chicago Bar Association serve?

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

Official Health Record

Chicago Bar Association

Name: Chicago Bar Association
Address: 321 S PLYMOUTH CT, Chicago, 60604
Rating: 70

321 S PLYMOUTH CT, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 12/19/2024

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0Good

American•The Loop

Ranked #525 of 871 in The LoopBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

2 inspections

Last: Dec 19, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

50%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

17 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility conditionHigh Priority

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-30

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-4 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+48 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% 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.

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321 S PLYMOUTH CT, Chicago, IL 60604

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Inspection History

2 records on file

1 License Re-Inspection1 License

Dec 24

License Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 24

License InspectionFail

2 High2 Med4 Basic

8 total2 risk factors

52/100inspection score

−38 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR HEALTH AND ACTIVITIES AS THEY RELATE TO DISEASES THAT ARE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD TO THE PIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEANING MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND CLEANING MATERIALS (GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS) FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
FOUND APPROXIMATELY 200- 300 DEAD SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DRY STORAGE EQUIPMENT. ALSO OBSERVED ON SHELF WHERE PANS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
FOUND NO ILLINOIS LICENSE # FOR PEST CONTROL ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
FOUND SHELVES LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER FILLED WITH A BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR LOCATE GREASE TRAP.
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
FOUND UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT NOT DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND CAULKING BEHIND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK BLACK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RECAULK. FOUND WALK IN COOLER #1 CEILING FILLED WITH A BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−38 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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