What is Let Loose Bar & Grill's health inspection score?

Let Loose Bar & Grill has a SafeDine safety score of 10 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Let Loose Bar & Grill last inspected?

Let Loose Bar & Grill was last inspected on December 29, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Let Loose Bar & Grill have?

Let Loose Bar & Grill has 48 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Let Loose Bar & Grill safe to eat at?

Let Loose Bar & Grill has a safety score of 10/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Let Loose Bar & Grill serve?

Let Loose Bar & Grill serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Let Loose Bar & Grill

Name: Let Loose Bar & Grill
Address: 3308 N HARLEM AVE, Chicago, 60634
Rating: 10

3308 N HARLEM AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 12/29/2025

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0Poor

American•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

3 inspections

Last: Dec 29, 2025

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-90

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-8 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-9 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-15 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+39 pts

Latest

100% weight

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.

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3308 N HARLEM AVE, Chicago, IL 60634

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Inspection History

3 records on file

2 License Re-Inspection1 License

Dec 25

License Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

1 High5 Basic

6 total1 risk factor

75/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
2-102.14// OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-307.11// MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
3-304.12// OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOPSIDE OF COUNTER AT BAR MUST STORE PROPERLY.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.11// Equipment MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING CABINET DOOR IN BAR AREA.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-204.12// OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING ON ICE MACHINE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.13// MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE A FEW BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN DINING AREA & MEN'S TOILET ROOM,CONCRETE BROKEN AROUND FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN,LOOSE WALL BASE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALL IN POOR REPAIR AT MOP SINK & IN HALLWAY,MISSING CEILING TILES IN BAR AREA AND STORAGE AREA.---- 6-201.17// MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM DOOR WALL VENT OF FURNANCE ROOM. 03/04/2026

Base deductions−20 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Dec 25

License Re-Inspection InspectionFail

4 High3 Med8 Basic

15 total3 risk factors

14/100inspection score

−71 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
2-101.11// PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
2-101.11// OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
2-102.14// OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
5-202.12// MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
3-603.11//OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-501.111// OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 MICE DROPPINGS IN PREP AREA ON TOPSIDE OF CARDBOARD BOXES NEXT TO UNUSED COOLER,INSIDE OF FRYER CABINET,IN LOWER TRAY OF OVEN,BEVERAGE AREA-ALONG WALL BASES.BAR AREA-INSIDE OF WALL CABINETS WHERE SODA BOXES ARE STORED & CONDIMENTS.FURNANCE ROOM- IN BETWEEN CLUTTER.REAR FOOD & CHEMICAL STORAGE AMONGST CLUTTER AND UNDER SHELVING UNITS.LIQUOR/OFFICE STORAGE -ALONG WALL BASES.ALSO EVIDENCE OF APPX. 10 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND IN BAR AREA AT ICE BIN. AS WELL AS 1 DEAD ROACH IN LOWER CABINET IN BAR AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS & DEAD ROACH CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/4/25. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A))
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15// OBSERVED A GAP IN RIGHT & LEFT CORNERS OF DINING AREA DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-307.11// MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
3-304.12// OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOPSIDE OF COUNTER AT BAR MUST STORE PROPERLY.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
4-903.11 (A;B;D)// MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.12// OBSERVED WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.--- 4-501.11// Equipment MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING CABINET DOOR IN BAR AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C): (C) NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris. MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP & REACH IN COOLERS,GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINETS,OVERHEAD STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP AREA.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-204.12// OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING ON ICE MACHINE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. Mar 4, 2026 51 5-205.15: **C** System Maintained in Good Repair (In Good Repair) MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT BAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
5-501.17// MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11// MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA.---- 6-201.13// MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE A FEW BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN DINING AREA & MEN'S TOILET ROOM,CONCRETE BROKEN AROUND FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN,LOOSE WALL BASE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALL IN POOR REPAIR AT MOP SINK & IN HALLWAY,MISSING CEILING TILES IN BAR AREA AND STORAGE AREA.---- 6-501.16// MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS.---- 6-501.13// MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.--- 6-201.17// MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM DOOR WALL VENT OF FURNANCE ROOM.

Base deductions−71 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Dec 25

License InspectionFail

6 High5 Med16 Basic

27 total3 risk factors

0/100inspection score

−117 pts

High Priority (6)

−60 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED SOAP DISPENSERS AT HAND SINKS IN BAR & PREP/DISH WASHING AREA NOT OPERABLE MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED TRICKLING HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF FOOD MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A GAP IN RIGHT & LEFT CORNERS OF DINING AREA DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS IN PREP AREA ON TOPSIDE OF CARDBOARD BOXES NEXT TO UNUSED COOLER,INSIDE OF FRYER CABINET,IN LOWER TRAY OF OVEN,BEVERAGE AREA-ALONG WALL BASES.BAR AREA-INSIDE OF WALL CABINETS WHERE SODA BOXES ARE STORED & CONDIMENTS.FURNANCE ROOM- IN BETWEEN CLUTTER.REAR FOOD & CHEMICAL STORAGE AMONGST CLUTTER AND UNDER SHELVING UNITS.LIQUOR/OFFICE STORAGE -ALONG WALL BASES.ALSO EVIDENCE OF APPX. 10 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND IN BAR AREA AT ICE BIN. AS WELL AS 1 DEAD ROACH IN LOWER CABINET IN BAR AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS & DEAD ROACH CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/4/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

Basic (16)

−32 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK .
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOPSIDE OF COUNTER AT BAR MUST STORE PROPERLY.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING CABINET DOOR IN BAR AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP & REACH IN COOLERS,GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINETS,OVERHEAD STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP AREA.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING ON ICE MACHINE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT BAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE A FEW BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN DINING AREA & MEN'S TOILET ROOM,CONCRETE BROKEN AROUND FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN,LOOSE WALL BASE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALL IN POOR REPAIR AT MOP SINK & IN HALLWAY,MISSING CEILING TILES IN BAR AREA AND STORAGE AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM DOOR WALL VENT OF FURNANCE ROOM.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE NON WORKING VENTILATION IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.

Base deductions−117 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

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85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

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