What is Cardozo's Pub's health inspection score?

Cardozo's Pub has a SafeDine safety score of 51 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Cardozo's Pub last inspected?

Cardozo's Pub was last inspected on June 24, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Cardozo's Pub have?

Cardozo's Pub has 38 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Cardozo's Pub safe to eat at?

Cardozo's Pub has a safety score of 51/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Cardozo's Pub

Name: Cardozo's Pub
Address: 170 W WASHINGTON ST, Chicago, 60602
Rating: 51

170 W WASHINGTON ST, Chicago

Last inspected 9mo ago

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0Fair

The Loop

Ranked #604 of 865 in The Loop

Improving

8 inspections

Last: Jun 24, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

25%

Clean Rate

4.8

Avg Violations

10 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

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-49

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-19 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-5 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+19 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

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

170 W WASHINGTON ST, Chicago, IL 60602

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2022

2 inspections

2 intermediate

5 basic

Oct

Nov 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Nov 2023

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 basic

Nov

Jun 2024

2 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

5 basic

Jun 2025

2 inspections

7 high priority

3 intermediate

5 basic

Jun

Inspection History

8 records on file

2 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Canvass1 Complaint Re-Inspection2 Complaint

Jun 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 High2 Basic

3 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
4-602.11(B-E): OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK MOLD ON SHIELD AND WALLS OF INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DESTROY ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO PREVENT CONATMINATION OF ICE.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING LEFT HANDWASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEFT HANDWASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM SO THAT IT SHALL DRAIN PROPERLY AFTER REPAIR.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
6-501.19: OBSERVED BOTH MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BOTH MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM DOORS SO THAT THEY ARE TIGHT FITTING AND SELF CLOSING.

Base deductions−14 pts

Jun 25

Canvass InspectionFail

6 High3 Med3 Basic

12 total2 risk factors

9/100inspection score

−81 pts

High Priority (6)

−60 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT BAR HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED INDIVIDUAL DISPOSABLE TOWELS SHALL BE AVAILABLE AT HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE INDIVIDUAL DISPOSABLE TOWELS PROVIDED FOR BAR HANDWASHING SINK. CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION BELOW PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AT BAR HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAND SOAP SHALL BE PROVIDED AT EACH HANDWASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE HAND SOAP PROVIDED FOR BAR HANDWASHING SINK BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION ABOVE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
13FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED−10
OBSERVED DEAD BUGS IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS OF SUGAR, FLOUR AND CORN MEAL. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $15 WEIGHING 10LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK MOLD ON SHIELD AND WALLS OF INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DESTROY ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO PREVENT CONATMINATION OF ICE.

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 48.6-86.9F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, DICED HAM(48.6F) IN WALK IN COOLER AND COOKED BACON(86.9F) NEXT TO FLAT TOP GRILL HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $30 WEIGHING 2LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. CORRECTED ON SITE DISCLOSURE STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS CAN BE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER ADDED TO MENU BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES TO ENSURE ATTAINMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Basic (3)

−6 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
OBSERVED UNWRAPPED KNIVES AND SPOONS NOT INVERTED STORED ON COUNTER IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTRUCTED TO STORE KNIVES, FORKS AND SPOONS THAT ARE NOT PREWRAPPED SHALL BE PRESENTED SO THAT ONLY THE HANDLES ARE TOUCHED BY EMPLOYEES AND CONSUMERS IF CONSUMER SELF SERVICE IS PROVIDED.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING LEFT HANDWASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEFT HANDWASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM SO THAT IT SHALL DRAIN PROPERLY AFTER REPAIR.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED BOTH MEN ANDWOMEN'S WASHROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO REAPIR BOTH MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM DOORS SO THAT THEY ARE TIGHT FITTING AND SELF CLOSING.

Base deductions−81 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Jun 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High2 Med5 Basic

8 total1 risk factor

65/100inspection score

−30 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS BURGERS, CHICKEN, AND SANDWICHES ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORTIY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL FLOUR, CORN MEAL, AND RICE CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOOD ITEM IN THE KITCHEN NEXT TO SERVICE WINDOW.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROX. 20 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BEHIND THE DEEP FREEZER IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA, ALONG THE WALL BEHIND THE HOSTESS STAND BY THE FRONT ENTRANCE, AND IN THE SOUTHWEST CORNER BOOTH IN BETWEEN BOOTH AND BOOKSHELF. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY FROM THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-020(A).

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED MEAT AND FOOD STORAGE BUCKETS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS A LINER ON THE BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR REPLACE WITH A MATERIAL THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILTY CLEANABLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM INSIDE OF POOL TABLE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS THAT ARE NOT IN USE TO THE DAILY OPERATION OF FACILITY TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE REAR OF KITCHEN AND IN THE HALLWAY ENTRANCE OF WOMENS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH OR PROVIDE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

Base deductions−30 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Nov 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High2 Basic

4 total2 risk factors

66/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods (beef, chicken...) Instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
No sanitizer test strips on site for low temp dish machine, instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
Drain line for pre-rinse sink for dish machine not connected properly to floor drain spilling over kitchen's floor. Instructed to repair.

Base deductions−24 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Nov 22

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED SALT OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN STAINLESS STEEL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Base deductions−11 pts

Oct 22

Complaint InspectionFail

2 Med5 Basic

7 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED SALT OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN STAINLESS STEEL CONTAINERS BY THE WOK STATION WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35-50 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT FACILITY BY THE FREEZER IN THE BACK, IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA IN THE BACK AND IN THE DRY STORAGE BY THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC−2
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2365347 DATED 3/5/2020. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED

Base deductions−20 pts

Oct 22

Complaint InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

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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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