Question 1

How do I check a Chicago restaurant's health inspection grade?

Accepted Answer

Search for any Chicago restaurant on Chispections to see its latest health inspection grade, full violation history, and inspection timeline. Data is updated daily from the Chicago Department of Public Health.

Question 2

What do Chicago restaurant inspection results mean?

Accepted Answer

Chicago restaurant inspections result in Pass, Pass with Conditions, or Fail. A Pass means no critical violations were found. Pass with Conditions means violations were found but corrected during the inspection. A Fail means critical food safety violations were present.

Question 3

How often are Chicago restaurants inspected?

Accepted Answer

Chicago restaurants are inspected by the Department of Public Health on a risk-based schedule. High-risk establishments like restaurants are typically inspected at least twice a year, while lower-risk facilities may be inspected annually.