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Chicago health inspections

Look up any restaurant or food premise in Chicago. We aggregate the local public health unit’s published results into one searchable place.

Pass rate

71%

  • Pass · 14,570
  • Recent issue · 13,530
  • High risk · 11,235
  • No recent visit · 290
39,625
Facilities tracked
14,570
Currently passing
11,235
High-risk premises
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Inspected facilities in Chicago

About inspections in Chicago

Chicago Department of Public Health inspects food-service establishments in the City of Chicago. We collect its published inspection results here so you can look up a specific restaurant or food business, see the violations recorded on each visit, and read our guides on how to interpret them.

See the official results published by Chicago Department of Public Health.

How Chicago’s results work

Results are based on official public health inspections. Depending on the jurisdiction you may see colour-coded placards or a numerical score — our placards and scores guide explains what each result means, and our guide to checking inspections in Canada covers how the data is published.

Frequently asked questions

How do I check a restaurant's health inspection in Chicago?
Search the establishment by name or address on Local Health Inspections to see its most recent result, any violations, and its full inspection history for Chicago.
How many food premises are tracked in Chicago?
We currently track 39,625 facilities in Chicago, drawn from the local public health unit's published inspection data.
What does a conditional pass or closure mean?
A conditional pass means significant violations were found that must be corrected; a closure means a serious health hazard forced the premises to shut until it passes re-inspection. See our placards and scores guide for the full breakdown.