Oso the Bull

2009 S Lafin St, Chicago, IL 60608

Passed · Apr 15, 2026 Directions
83
Good BiteKarma score 83 out of 100
How the BiteKarma score works

Each routine inspection starts at 100 and loses 7 points for every critical violation and 2 for every other one, half again as much when the same problem was cited at one of the two inspections before. A failed inspection counts as 69 at most. The score averages the five newest routine inspections, with the most recent counting most, and stays below 70 for 90 days after a fail unless the restaurant passes again. 90 and up is excellent, 80s good, 70s fair, and below 70 poor.

At a glance

  • Last inspected Apr 15, 2026: passed with 6 violations.
  • Passed 2 of 3 graded inspections since 2025.
  • Keeps coming up: Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean, cited 3 times, plus 5 other repeat issues.

Inspection history 5 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Apr 15

    Canvass

    6 violations
    • Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean
    • Non-food/food-contact surfaces clean
    • City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
    • Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
    • All food employees have food handler training
    • Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  3. 2025
  4. Passed Jan 24

    Canvass Re-Inspection

    4 violations
    • Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
    • Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean
    • Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, and cleaned
    • Insects, rodents, and animals not present
  5. Failed Jan 13

    Canvass

    8 violations
    • Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
    • Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
    • Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, and cleaned
    • Thermometers provided and accurate
    • Insects, rodents, and animals not present
    • City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
    • Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
    • Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean
  6. Visit Jan 13

    Canvass

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