What is OX Bar & Hearth's health inspection score?

OX Bar & Hearth has a SafeDine safety score of 93 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was OX Bar & Hearth last inspected?

OX Bar & Hearth was last inspected on November 13, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does OX Bar & Hearth have?

OX Bar & Hearth has 3 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is OX Bar & Hearth safe to eat at?

Yes, OX Bar & Hearth has an excellent safety record with a score of 93/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does OX Bar & Hearth serve?

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

Official Health Record

OX Bar & Hearth

Name: OX Bar & Hearth
Address: 1572-1578 N CLYBOURN AVE, Chicago, 60642
Rating: 93

1572-1578 N CLYBOURN AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 11/13/2025

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0Excellent

American•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

2 inspections

Last: Nov 13, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

1.5

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-7

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-4 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+13 pts

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.

Location

1572-1578 N CLYBOURN AVE, Chicago, IL 60642

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Inspection History

2 records on file

1 License Re-Inspection1 License

Nov 25

License 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
Must install a splash guard at dish room hand wash sink.

Base deductions−2 pts

Oct 25

License InspectionFail

1 High1 Med

2 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
No hand wash sinks provided in restrooms and bar. Instructed to install.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
No disclaimer provided on menu for under cooked foods, Instructed to provide.

Base deductions−15 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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