Restaurant inspections / Restaurant
The Staley
1736 S Michigan Ave, Chicago 60616 · Risk 1 (High)
Pass
Most recent result
Dec 11, 2025
6
Inspections on record
2
Times passed
1
Times failed
Violations cited on Dec 11, 2025
- #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
- #56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-303.11 OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB AT VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2025 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 5, 2025 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 30, 2025 | Non-Inspection | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 7, 2024 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 9, 2024 | License Re-Inspection | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 4, 2024 | License | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
Source
- Food Inspectionsupdated weeklyofficial portal ↗
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 Staley — questions
- Did The Staley pass its last health inspection?
- The Staley at 1736 S Michigan Ave was inspected on Dec 11, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 6 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.
- What violations were cited at The Staley?
- The most recent inspection cited 2 violations, beginning with: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE F
- 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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