What is Drew's ON Halsted's health inspection score?

Drew's ON Halsted has a SafeDine safety score of 83 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Drew's ON Halsted last inspected?

Drew's ON Halsted was last inspected on July 18, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Drew's ON Halsted have?

Drew's ON Halsted has 49 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Drew's ON Halsted safe to eat at?

Drew's ON Halsted has a good safety record with a score of 83/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Drew's ON Halsted

Name: Drew's ON Halsted
Address: 3201 N HALSTED ST, Chicago, 60657
Rating: 83

3201 N HALSTED ST, Chicago

Last inspected 10mo ago

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7 inspections

Last: Jul 18, 2025

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Inspections

29%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

11 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-22

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-13 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-13 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 78/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (83/100) 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.

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2022

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

13 basic

Apr

Jun 2023

2 inspections

6 high priority

3 intermediate

8 basic

Apr 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

2 basic

Apr

May 2024

1 inspections

Oct 2024

1 inspections

2 basic

Oct

Jul 2025

1 inspections

10 basic

Inspection History

7 records on file

4 Canvass1 Complaint2 Canvass Re-Inspection

Jul 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

10 Basic

10 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Basic (10)

−20 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
MUST NOT STORE KNIFE FOR FRUIT CUTTING ON THE BAR HAND SINK FAUCET.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED BLACKENED MOLDY CAULKING ALONG THE SPLASH GUARDS ON THE PREP/DISH HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
SALAD COOLER PREP CUTTING BOARD IN POOR REPAIR WITH DEEP BLACKENED GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO RE-SURFACE OR REPLACE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR THE BAR AND SERVER STATION ICE BINS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD, PAPER OR CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING. SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED WALL IN POOR REPAIR AT THE DISH MACHINE WITH BLACKENED MOLD. MUST REPLACE/REMOVE
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
ALL PERSONS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−20 pts

Oct 24

Complaint InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF COOLERS/SINKS AT BAR. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AT BAR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AND FLOOR AT BAR. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND WALLS THROUGOUT BAR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−4 pts

May 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med2 Basic

4 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION AND ICE CHUTE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 2 LIVE ROACHES ON WALL ABOVE PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK. MUST REMOVE ROACH ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
PASTA REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS NOT TIGHT FITTED AT CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS MUST BE TIGHT FITTED.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULTED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−19 pts

Jun 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 23

Canvass InspectionFail

6 High3 Med8 Basic

17 total4 risk factors

0/100inspection score

−91 pts

High Priority (6)

−60 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED -
1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED -
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE FOR PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED. ON 6-6-23 ORIGINAL REPORT WAS PROVIDED.
3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
HANDWASHING SINK AT BAR AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING.INSIDE CONTAINER LINEN, BEHIND THE NECK FAUCET A KNIFE WAS STORED, INFRONT OF IT STORED WAS: SALT AND PEPPER, HOT SAUCE,SEASONING A CONTAINER OF PUMPKIN SPICE WHIPPED CREAM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED
15FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED−10
OBSERVED ICE BIN FILLED WITH ICE AND VARIOUS KIND OF CONDIMENTS: KETCHUP,MUSTARD, BOTTLE OF WINE, BOTTLES OF JIUCE ETC,ALSO ICE SCOOP INSIDE THE SAME ICE BIN WITH HANDLE TOUCHING THE ICE CUBES. ICE INSIDE THAT BIN IS PRESENTLY SERVED TO CUSTOMERS.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. ALL MENTIONED ITEMS WAS REMOVED, INCLUDED ICE. ICE BIN WAS REFILLED WITH ICE FROM ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
3-603.11 MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR HAMBURGER,STEAKS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
NO PEST CONTROL BOOK PROVIDED ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(C),CITATION ISSUED. ON 6-6-23 PEST CONTROL LOG PROVIDED BY THE OWNER
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED PATIO DOOR OPENED,INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IT CLOSED OR PROVIDE A SCREEN DOOR PRESENTLY DOOR IN QUESTION IS CLOSED.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN THE KITCHEN WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS OR ANYONE ENTERING IN THE KITCHEN
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
SEE VIOLATION #60
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
NO QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO CHECK SANITIZING LEVELS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK THAT WAS SET WITH QUATERNARY FLUID AND POTS BEING WASHED. MUST PROVIDE QUATERNARY TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
#56)6-305.11: NOTED EMPLOYEE BAG STORED ON TOP THE COUNTER OF COFFEE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. NO EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE STORED PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREA.REMOVE /RELOCATE
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE AND SOME OF THEM ARE EXPIRED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 4-6-22,REPORT #2554847 #16)4-602.11(B-E): NOTED INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE ICE MACHINE #37) BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED #43) 3-304.12: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION. #47) 4-201.11: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND SERVICE COOLER ALL AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE. #49) 4-601.11(C): NOTED MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE SILICON LINNING OF THE HAND WASHING SINK AT THE COFFEE STATION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE. #56) 6-305.11: NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA OF THE BASEMENT WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS. #58)2-102.13: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEM
61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC−2
OBSERVED NO PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON PREMISE FROM 4-26-23,REPORT#2554847. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT AAL THE TIMES. NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN.INSTRUCTED TO POST PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B),CITATION ISSUED

Base deductions−91 pts

Risk factor bonus (4× +5)−20 pts

Apr 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High1 Med13 Basic

16 total1 risk factor

44/100inspection score

−51 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (SHRIMP, CHICKEN, SOUPS) WERE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED, SERVED, AND ALSO, THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY THE NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
NOTED INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE ICE MACHINE

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND DISCARD DATES, INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.

Basic (13)

−26 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
NOTED INDIVIDUAL BOWLS WITH NO HANDLE USED FOR SCOOPING AND SERVING FOOD AT THE SERVICE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TONGS, SERVING SPOONS, OR LADLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND SERVICE COOLER ALL AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE AREA SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE ON ICE AND AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
NOTED A SLIMY AND GREY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE SODA GUN DISPENSER AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
NOTED MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE SILICON LINNING OF THE HAND WASHING SINK AT THE COFFEE STATION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
NOTED LEAKING AT THE BOTTOM PIPE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED BUILD-UP AT INSIDE THE SODA DISPENSING MACHINE AT THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID LOCATION. NOTED THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA NEEDS THE FLOOR NEEDS TO BE CLEANED. OBSERVED HOLES THROUGHOUT THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL HOLES MUST BE SEALED TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA OF THE BASEMENT WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
NOTED MISSING LIGHTS INSIDE THE SODA DISPENSING MACHINE ROOM AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/ DRY STORAGE INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LIGHTING WITH SHIELDED OR SHATTER RESISTANT.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Base deductions−51 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

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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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