What is Bittersweet's health inspection score?

Bittersweet 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 Bittersweet last inspected?

Bittersweet was last inspected on August 25, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Bittersweet have?

Bittersweet has 2 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Bittersweet safe to eat at?

Yes, Bittersweet 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 Bittersweet serve?

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

Official Health Record

Bittersweet

Name: Bittersweet
Address: 850 W MONROE ST, Chicago, 60607
Rating: 93

850 W MONROE ST, Chicago

Last inspected 9mo ago

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0Excellent

American•West Loop

Ranked #736 of 1000 in West LoopBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Unknown

1 inspection

Last: Aug 25, 2025

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

9 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-7

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

Latest

100% 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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850 W MONROE ST, Chicago, IL 60607

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Inspection History

1 record on file

1 License

Aug 25

License InspectionLatestPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE INSTALLED ON THE WASHROOM DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

Base deductions−4 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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