What is Jefferson Tap And Grille And The Loft's health inspection score?

Jefferson Tap And Grille And The Loft has a SafeDine safety score of 81 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Jefferson Tap And Grille And The Loft last inspected?

Jefferson Tap And Grille And The Loft was last inspected on September 22, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Jefferson Tap And Grille And The Loft have?

Jefferson Tap And Grille And The Loft has 16 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Jefferson Tap And Grille And The Loft safe to eat at?

Jefferson Tap And Grille And The Loft has a good safety record with a score of 81/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Jefferson Tap And Grille And The Loft serve?

Jefferson Tap And Grille And The Loft serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Jefferson Tap And Grille And The Loft

Name: Jefferson Tap And Grille And The Loft
Address: 323-325 N JEFFERSON ST, Chicago, 60661
Rating: 81

323-325 N JEFFERSON ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 9/22/2025

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0Good

American•West Loop

Ranked #623 of 1000 in West LoopBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Sep 22, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

3.2

Avg Violations

7 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-19

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-8 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-1 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.

Location

323-325 N JEFFERSON ST, Chicago, IL 60661

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2022

1 inspections

2 basic

Nov

Dec 2023

2 inspections

4 high priority

3 basic

Nov 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Nov

Sep 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 basic

Inspection History

5 records on file

4 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Sep 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 High3 Basic

4 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT SINKS AT BAR.MUST PROVIDE.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT.MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−16 pts

Nov 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
Insect control device located above prep table in main kitchen, instructed to relocate.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
Ice buckets kept on floor at main kitchen, Instructed to keep off floor.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
Ice maker interior surface not clean inside, gray film noted on upper panel, instructed to clean and maintain.

Base deductions−9 pts

Dec 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 High1 Basic

3 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE HAND SINK LOCATED AT THE UPSTAIRS (2ND FLOOR) BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED ON TOP ON THE ICE BIN, WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE EXPOSED LOCATED AT THE UPSTAIRS BAR ON THE 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN

Base deductions−22 pts

Dec 23

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High2 Basic

4 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE HAND SINK LOCATED AT THE UPSTAIRS (2ND FLOOR) BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED ON TOP ON THE ICE BIN, WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE EXPOSED LOCATED AT THE UPSTAIRS BAR ON THE 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2567619 CONDUCTED ON 11/28/22. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#53) 5-501.17: OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN WOMENS BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE. (#58) 2-102.13 OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−24 pts

Nov 22

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN WOMENS BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

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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