What is Ignotz' Ristorante's health inspection score?

Ignotz' Ristorante has a SafeDine safety score of 89 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Ignotz' Ristorante last inspected?

Ignotz' Ristorante was last inspected on July 30, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Ignotz' Ristorante have?

Ignotz' Ristorante has 22 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Ignotz' Ristorante safe to eat at?

Yes, Ignotz' Ristorante has an excellent safety record with a score of 89/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Ignotz' Ristorante serve?

Ignotz' Ristorante serves Italian cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Ignotz' Ristorante

Name: Ignotz' Ristorante
Address: 2421 S OAKLEY AVE, Chicago, 60608
Rating: 89

2421 S OAKLEY AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 8mo ago

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0Excellent

Italian•Pilsen

Ranked #93 of 405 in PilsenBetter than 89% of italian restaurants

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Jul 30, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

4.4

Avg Violations

9 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 controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issues

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

-11

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 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

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

2421 S OAKLEY AVE, Chicago, IL 60608

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2023

2 inspections

3 high priority

3 intermediate

11 basic

Oct

Dec 2024

1 inspections

Jul 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

4 basic

Jul

Inspection History

5 records on file

2 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Canvass

Jul 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15 OBSERVE MULTIPLE PLUMBING ISSUES: LEAKING PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK ON THE 1st FLOOR, ALSO THE FAUCET BASE IS LEAKING, NOTED THE DRAIN PIPE BROKEN FROM THE FURNACE TO THE DRAIN. MUST BRING PLUMBING UP TO CODE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE STANDING WATER AND DEBRIS.

Base deductions−4 pts

Jul 25

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High2 Basic

3 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED THE PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR (INTERNAL TEMP AT 62.0F) IN THE KITCHEN NOT HOLDING THE PROPER TEMP OF 41F OR BELOW. COOLER HOLDS FRUITS, VEGETABLE AND GARNISHMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER NOT USE. PREP COOLER TAGGED / HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVE MULTIPLE PLUMBING ISSUES: LEAKING PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK ON THE 1st FLOOR, ALSO THE FAUCET BASE IS LEAKING, NOTED THE DRAIN PIPE BROKEN FROM THE FURNACE TO THE DRAIN. MUST BRING PLUMBING UP TO CODE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE STANDING WATER AND DEBRIS.

Base deductions−14 pts

Dec 24

Canvass InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 High1 Med5 Basic

7 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN BAR AND BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 1/2" GAP ON BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF BASEMENT EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS BETWEEN USES.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−25 pts

Oct 23

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High2 Med6 Basic

10 total

58/100inspection score

−42 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN BAR AND BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS, CHEMICAL PPM 0 INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SANITIZING RINSE AT 100 PPM. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 1/2" GAP ON BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF BASEMENT EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED DEAD MOUSE ON FLOOR IN LIQUOR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS BETWEEN USES.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST AVAILABLE FOR DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS AND FINAL RINSE FOR DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−42 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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