What is Italian Village Restaurant, Inc.'s health inspection score?

Italian Village Restaurant, Inc. has a SafeDine safety score of 86 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Italian Village Restaurant, Inc. last inspected?

Italian Village Restaurant, Inc. was last inspected on October 27, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Italian Village Restaurant, Inc. have?

Italian Village Restaurant, Inc. has 13 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Italian Village Restaurant, Inc. safe to eat at?

Yes, Italian Village Restaurant, Inc. has an excellent safety record with a score of 86/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Italian Village Restaurant, Inc. serve?

Italian Village Restaurant, Inc. serves Italian cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Italian Village Restaurant, Inc.

Name: Italian Village Restaurant, Inc.
Address: 71 W MONROE ST, Chicago, 60603
Rating: 86

71 W MONROE ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 10/27/2025

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0Excellent

Italian•The Loop

Ranked #196 of 865 in The LoopBetter than 87% of italian restaurants

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Oct 27, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

2.6

Avg Violations

6 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-14

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-10 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-4 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+16 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

71 W MONROE ST, Chicago, IL 60603

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Violation Timeline

Jan 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

1 basic

Jan

Mar 2024

1 inspections

3 basic

Mar 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

Mar

Oct 2025

2 inspections

3 high priority

2 intermediate

1 basic

Inspection History

5 records on file

1 Complaint Re-Inspection2 Complaint2 Canvass

Oct 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 25

Complaint InspectionFail

3 High2 Med1 Basic

6 total

58/100inspection score

−42 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SOAP AT HANDWASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. CORRECTED ON SITE INSTRUCTED HANDWASHING CLEANING LIQUID, POWDER OR SOAP SHALL BE AVAILABLE AT HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED HANDWASHING SOAP FOR HANDWASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED ONE PIECE COMBO HANDWASHING SINK AND DUMP SINK INSTALLED IN LOWER LEVEL BAR(BAR SOTTO). INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN LOWER LEVEL BAR(BAR SOTTO) FOR CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN FACILITY. OBSEVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, SECOND FLOOR BAR AND BOTH HANDWASHING SINKS IN SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. CORRECTED ON SITE DISCLOSURE ADDED TO MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 SMALL FLIES IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN FACILITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS, RECOMMENDED LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 10/20/2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT SALAD STATION(LOWER LEVEL BAR SOTTO). INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN BASMENT SALAD STATION(LOWER LEVEL BAR SOTTO).

Base deductions−42 pts

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGES CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOOD ITEM.

Base deductions−5 pts

Mar 24

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED SCALLOPS IN THE 4 DOOR COOLER AND FISH IN THE DRAWER COOLER STORED DIRECTLY IN CONTACT WITH LINENS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LINEN FROM FOOD CONTAINERS.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN WITH LID) INSIDE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

Base deductions−6 pts

Jan 23

Complaint InspectionPass

1 High1 Med1 Basic

3 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
additional hand wash sinks required at dish washing area, and rear prep station at first floor. instructed to install.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
Bulk food containers not labeled, (flour) instructed to lable.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
3-comp sink at bar is patched with hard putty, instructed to remove to provide smooth surface that's is easy to clean.

Base deductions−17 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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