What is Monti's's health inspection score?

Monti's has a SafeDine safety score of 84 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Monti's last inspected?

Monti's was last inspected on July 8, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Monti's have?

Monti's has 13 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Monti's safe to eat at?

Monti's has a good safety record with a score of 84/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Monti's serve?

Monti's serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Monti's

Name: Monti's
Address: 4757 N TALMAN AVE, Chicago, 60625
Rating: 84

4757 N TALMAN AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 9mo ago

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0Good

American•Lincoln Square

Ranked #170 of 447 in Lincoln SquareBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Declining

4 inspections

Last: Jul 8, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

3.3

Avg Violations

9 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-16

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-9 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-10 pts

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

4757 N TALMAN AVE, Chicago, IL 60625

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 basic

Oct

Dec 2023

1 inspections

1 basic

Nov 2024

1 inspections

3 basic

Nov

Jul 2025

1 inspections

3 intermediate

2 basic

Inspection History

4 records on file

4 Canvass

Jul 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

3 Med2 Basic

5 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
NOTED PREPARED FOODS BEING IMPROPERLY THAWED ON A PREP TABLE. REVIEWED PROPER THAWING UNDER REFRIGERATION.
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
INACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER MUST BE REMOVED/REPLACED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
SCREENS FOR DOORS MUST BE TIGHT FITTING ON ALL SIDES.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN THE CONTAINER OF SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
ALL STORED ITEMS UNDER THE BAR MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

Base deductions−19 pts

Nov 24

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS ON TOP OF THE PREP LINE COOLERS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACK INSIDE THE PREP LINE COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUSTS AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN WITH LITTER/DEBRIS UNDERNEATH THE KITCHEN DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN IN DETAIL AND MANTAIN.

Base deductions−6 pts

Dec 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Oct 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High3 Basic

4 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN PREP AREA AND INFRONT BAR AREA.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE BOX WITH RUST ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE AREA LEADING TO THE BASEMENT.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
FOUND INCOMPLETE APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE . INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Base deductions−16 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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