What is Pittsfield Cafe's health inspection score?

Pittsfield Cafe has a SafeDine safety score of 66 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Pittsfield Cafe last inspected?

Pittsfield Cafe was last inspected on March 19, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Pittsfield Cafe have?

Pittsfield Cafe has 38 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Pittsfield Cafe safe to eat at?

Pittsfield Cafe has a safety score of 66/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Pittsfield Cafe serve?

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

Official Health Record

Pittsfield Cafe

Name: Pittsfield Cafe
Address: 55 E WASHINGTON ST, Chicago, 60602
Rating: 66

55 E WASHINGTON ST, Chicago

Last inspected 12mo ago

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0Fair

Cafe•The Loop

Ranked #547 of 865 in The LoopBetter than 40% of cafe restaurants

Stable

6 inspections

Last: Mar 19, 2025

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

6.3

Avg Violations

13 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violationHigh Priority

Regulatory compliance issue

10x

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-35

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-6 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-9 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+4 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 65/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (66/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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

55 E WASHINGTON ST, Chicago, IL 60602

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Violation Timeline

May 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

5 basic

May

Jul 2023

1 inspections

3 high priority

1 basic

Feb 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

Feb

Apr 2024

2 inspections

2 intermediate

13 basic

Mar 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 basic

Mar

Inspection History

6 records on file

4 Canvass2 Canvass Re-Inspection

Mar 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
MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE FOR HANDSINK NEXT TO GRILL AREA.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD RESIDUE AND SOIL ACCUMULATION ON THE SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED WET MOPS STORED IN THE PREP AREA AND IN THE HALLWAY LEADING TO BASEMENT. MUST HANG WET MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER AND DEBRIS ON THE WALL BEHIND PREP COOLERS IN THE COOKS AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND PREP COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−16 pts

Apr 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO VISIBLE THERMOMETERS FOR REACH-IN COOLERS AT THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARDS ON HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT THE COOK LINE NEXT TO FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK TO PROTECT FOOD AND COOKING EQUIPMENT FROM CONTAMINATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RUSTED SHELVING IN THE DAIRY COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT, AND ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS SHELF LINER ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE THE RUSTED SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND REMOVE THE FOIL FROM SHELVING ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT SO THAT SURFACE IS SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE FAN GUARDS IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER, AND SPILLED FOOD DERBIS AT THE BOTTOM OF REACH-IN OMELETTE PREP COOLER AND IN BETWEEN GASKETS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON ALL COOKING AND FRYING EQUIPMENT AT THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−17 pts

Apr 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO VISIBLE THERMOMETERS FOR REACH-IN COOLERS AT THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARDS ON HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT THE COOK LINE NEXT TO FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK TO PROTECT FOOD AND COOKING EQUIPMENT FROM CONTAMINATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RUSTED SHELVING IN THE DAIRY COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT, AND ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS SHELF LINER ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE THE RUSTED SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND REMOVE THE FOIL FROM SHELVING ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT SO THAT SURFACE IS SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE FAN GUARDS IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER, AND SPILLED FOOD DERBIS AT THE BOTTOM OF REACH-IN OMELETTE PREP COOLER AND IN BETWEEN GASKETS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON ALL COOKING AND FRYING EQUIPMENT AT THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2590121 DATED 2/27/24 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #10- "NO HANDSINK PROVIDED AT FRONT COFFEE/BAR STATION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL." PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−19 pts

Feb 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO VISIBLE THERMOMETERS FOR REACH-IN COOLERS AT THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARDS ON HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT THE COOK LINE NEXT TO FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK TO PROTECT FOOD AND COOKING EQUIPMENT FROM CONTAMINATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RUSTED SHELVING IN THE DAIRY COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT, AND ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS SHELF LINER ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE THE RUSTED SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND REMOVE THE FOIL FROM SHELVING ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT SO THAT SURFACE IS SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE FAN GUARDS IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER, AND SPILLED FOOD DERBIS AT THE BOTTOM OF REACH-IN OMELETTE PREP COOLER AND IN BETWEEN GASKETS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON ALL COOKING AND FRYING EQUIPMENT AT THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2579059 DATED 7/26/2023 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #10 (5-202.12 (B-D)) "NO HANDSINK PROVIDED AT FRONT COFFEE/BAR STATION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL." MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−19 pts

Jul 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 High1 Basic

4 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

9NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED−10
Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods, observed a food handler handling ( bread, cheese, sausage...) with bare hands, using a heavily soiled cloth towel on his waist to wipe his hands. Instructed manager to have food handlers not handle ready-to-eat foods with bare hands. Priority violation 7-38-010.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
No hand wash soap provided at main prep kitchen hand wash sink, instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(C)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
No hand wash sink provided at front coffee/ bar station, instructed to install.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
Ceiling in poor repair at dish machine room, broken tiles and peeling paint, instructed to repair and maintain.

Base deductions−32 pts

May 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 Med5 Basic

7 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT STORED IN FRONT PREP COOLER. FOUND INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING FOOD PRODUCTS. SLICED TURKEY AT 52.5F, RAW EEGS AT 46.2F, 55.4F AND TURKEY SALAD AT 54.8F INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135.0F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATIONI 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETER IN BASMENT'S WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH STORED ON THE HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR AND OTHER SURFACE AREAS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS BEHIND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT IN COOLER LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

Base deductions−20 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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