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CLEAN RECORD

HOUSE OF BLUES

329 N DEARBORN ST, Chicago, IL 60654

This restaurant has a strong health inspection track record.

Based on recent inspections, this establishment maintains high food safety standards.

SafeScore

88/100

Inspections

6

Last Inspected

Oct 2025

Critical

0

Analysis

Violation Breakdown

29 total

temperature
1138%
facility
724%
pest
414%
hygiene
310%
contamination
27%
chemical
27%

Case History

Inspection Timeline

MinorTemperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13---INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND THE SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENTS, PREP LINE COOLERS, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

Code 49

MinorFacility

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11---INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR WITH SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH THE DRY STORAGE RACKS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT KITCHEN PREP AREA AND DETAIL CLEAN CEILING TILES TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS IN THE SAME AREA ALSO, FLOORS IN BAR AREAS IN NEED FOR A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

Code 55

MinorHygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11---SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN ICE BIN AND HANDWASHING SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR BAR AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

Code 39

MinorContamination

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11---OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2-DRAWER PREP LINE COOLER UNDERNEATH THE COOKING GRILL.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.

Code 47

MinorChemical

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15---OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH THE FAR-RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 1ST FLOOR MAIN KITCHEN PREP DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.

Code 51

MinorFacility

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-303.11---OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS FOR LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOODS IN THE 1ST FLOOR MAIN KITCHEN PREP AND THE FOUNDATION ROOM KITCHEN PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

Code 56

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Data sourced from public health inspection records. SafeScore is computed from inspection results, violation severity, trends, and consistency. All data is public record. Last updated based on jurisdiction reporting schedules.