What is The Medici's health inspection score?

The Medici has a SafeDine safety score of 73 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was The Medici last inspected?

The Medici was last inspected on September 3, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does The Medici have?

The Medici has 24 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is The Medici safe to eat at?

The Medici has a good safety record with a score of 73/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

The Medici

Name: The Medici
Address: 1331 E 57TH ST, Chicago, 60637
Rating: 73

1331 E 57TH ST, Chicago

Last inspected 8mo ago

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Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in Chicago

Improving

6 inspections

Last: Sep 3, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

17%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

9 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-27

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-6 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-7 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+9 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

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.

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Aug

Jun 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

2 basic

Mar 2024

2 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Mar

Aug 2025

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

7 basic

Sep 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Sep

Inspection History

6 records on file

2 Canvass Re-Inspection4 Canvass

Sep 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED BAKERY ITEMS NOT COVERED IN FRONT DISPLAY AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY COVER ALL ITEMS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Base deductions−9 pts

Aug 25

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High2 Med7 Basic

11 total1 risk factor

51/100inspection score

−44 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

6PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES EATING IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEE MEALS OUTSIDE OF PREP AREA
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN DISH WASHING AND WASHROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED INSIDE COMPARTMENTS OF PREP COOLERS AND HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA, ON SHELVING UNITS UNDER DISPLAY CASES AND BASE OF HOT HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA, ON BOXES OF STRAWS, SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES, STORAGE BINS, EQUIPMENT AND ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

Basic (7)

−14 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED BAKERY ITEMS NOT COVERED IN FRONT DISPLAY AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY COVER ALL ITEMS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED PLASTIC CUPS USED AS DISPENSING UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LONG HANDLE DISPENSING UTENSIL WITH HANDLE STORED ABOVE FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISPLAY CASE, SHELVING UNITS, HOLDING UNITS, PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PURSES AND PERSONAL BELONGINGS STORED IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS OUTSIDE OF PREP AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−44 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Mar 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 100 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT AREA OF THE BAKERY ON THE FLOOR IN VARIOUS AREAS. ALSO OBSERVED DROPPINGS IN THE KITCHEN AREA OF THE BAKERY BY THE OVENS AND SANDWICH PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN AREAS WHERE DROPPINGS OBSERVED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AREA AND FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT AREA TO AVOID CLUTTER AND RODENT HARBORAGE.

Base deductions−9 pts

Jun 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High1 Med2 Basic

4 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND RUBBER GASKETS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE MINOR BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
ALL GRAB AND GO ITEMS IN NEED OF NAME, ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER OF LOCATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED A SPONGE FOR CLEANING ON COUNTER. INSTRUCTED SPONGES NEED TO BE CHANGE FREQUENTLY TO AVOID BACTERIA GROWTH. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OFTEN
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
ALL NON HOLDING SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS IN NEED OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−19 pts

Aug 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL LARGE BULK DRY STORAGE CONTAINER WITH PRODUCTS NAME.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA AND A HOLE IN THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA, ALONG THE WALL, UNDER SHELVING AND IN CORNER.

Base deductions−9 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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