Restaurant inspections / Restaurant
The Chicago Diner Inc
3411 N Halsted St, Chicago 60657 · Risk 1 (High)
Pass
Most recent result
May 7, 2025
25
Inspections on record
16
Times passed
6
Times failed
Violations cited on May 7, 2025
- #10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE FRONT BAR HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGN AT ALL HAND SINKS INSTRUCTING ALL EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS.
- #38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED DEAD RODENT IN BASEMENT CORNER NEAR WATER HEATERS CAUGHT IN TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD OR TRAPPED RODENTS THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN TIMELY MANNER. MANAGER REMOVED DEAD RODENT BY END OF INSPECTION.
- #39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED BAGS OF ICE AND TWO BUCKETS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN FREEZER IN THE EXTERIOR WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.
- #49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE GASKETS OF THE THREE (3) DOOR COOLER TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS IN THE CREVICES ON THE TWO DOORS ON RIGHT SIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GASKETS FREE OF EXCESSIVRE DEBRIS BUILD UP.
- #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WRAPPED COOLER IN BLUE PLASTIC IN EXTERIOR PATIO/OUTSIDE OF REAR EXIT NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS THAT ARE NOT NECESSARY TO FUNCTION OF FACILITY OR STORE APPROPRIATELY.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2025 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 3, 2024 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 1, 2024 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 29, 2022 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 24, 2020 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 17, 2020 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 5, 2019 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 4, 2018 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 29, 2017 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 22, 2017 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 21, 2016 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 29, 2015 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 27, 2014 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 19, 2014 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 27, 2013 | Complaint Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 20, 2013 | Complaint | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 14, 2013 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 6, 2012 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 28, 2011 | Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 27, 2011 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 26, 2011 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 2, 2010 | Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 25, 2010 | Suspected Food Poisoning | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 1, 2010 | Suspected Food Poisoning | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 19, 2010 | Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
Source
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Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.
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The Chicago Diner Inc — questions
- Did The Chicago Diner Inc pass its last health inspection?
- The Chicago Diner Inc at 3411 N Halsted St was inspected on May 7, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 25 inspections on record it has failed 6 times.
- What violations were cited at The Chicago Diner Inc?
- The most recent inspection cited 5 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE FRONT BAR HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGN AT ALL HAND SINKS INSTRUCTING ALL EMPLOYEES TO WASH HA
- What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?
- Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
- Where does this inspection data come from?
- The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.
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