What is Eleven City Diner's health inspection score?

Eleven City Diner has a SafeDine safety score of 100 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Eleven City Diner last inspected?

Eleven City Diner was last inspected on January 12, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Eleven City Diner have?

Eleven City Diner has 8 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Eleven City Diner safe to eat at?

Yes, Eleven City Diner has an excellent safety record with a score of 100/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Eleven City Diner serve?

Eleven City Diner serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Eleven City Diner

Name: Eleven City Diner
Address: 1112 S WABASH AVE, Chicago, 60605
Rating: 100

1112 S WABASH AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 1/12/2026

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0Excellent

American•South Loop

Ranked #11 of 291 in South LoopBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

8 inspections

Last: Jan 12, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

38%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

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

-0

Final Score

100

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

0 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

100

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

Apr 2022

1 inspections

1 basic

Apr

Apr 2023

2 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

Jan 2024

1 inspections

2 intermediate

Jan

Feb 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

Jan 2026

2 inspections

Jan

Inspection History

8 records on file

5 Canvass1 Non-Inspection2 Canvass Re-Inspection

Jan 26

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 26

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Feb 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Feb 25

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High

1 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
FOUND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE INADEQUATELY SANITIZING DISHES AT 170F. ALSO NOTED SURFACE TEMPERATURE TEST STRIP SHOWING THAT THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF DISHES IN DISH MACHINE DID NOT REACH 160F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO NO LONGER USE DISH MACHINE UNTIL IT IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND AT AN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE FOR SANITIZING DISHES. DISH MACHINE TAGGED AT TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED. -

Base deductions−10 pts

Jan 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 Med

2 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

21PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, PASTA) AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 110F - 115F LOCATED IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDS AND DENATURES ALL SAID TCS FOODS, APPROX 1 LB AT $50. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (EGGS, SAUSAGE, LIVER ETC) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 47F - 54 F LOCATED IN THE REACH IN COOLER. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDS AND DENATURES ALL SAID TCS FOODS, APPROX 10 LBS $80. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

Base deductions−10 pts

Apr 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High

2 total2 risk factors

70/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT AN ORIGINAL COPY OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS CERTIFICATE (PERSON PROVIDED A COPY). INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE AN ORIGINAL COPY OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT AN ORIGINAL COPY OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS CERTIFICATE (PERSON PROVIDED A COPY) WHILE TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE AN ORIGINAL COPY OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

Base deductions−20 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Apr 23

Canvass InspectionFail

2 Med

2 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

20PROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE−5
3-501.14 OBSERVED THE FACILITY INADEQUATELY COOLING TCS FOODS (BEEF BRISKET). OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LBS OF COOKED BEEF BRISKET INSIDE OF TWO PANS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 48F-51F DURING THE INSPECTION, DATE ON THE PRODUCT STICKER STATED 4/10, MANAGER STATES THE PRODUCT WAS MADE YESTERDAY AND THEN PUT IN THE WALK IN COOLER TO COOL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY COOL TCS FOODS WITHIN A 6 HOUR TIME FRAME (FROM 135F TO 70F WITHIN 2 HOURS AND FROM 70F TO 41F WITHIN 4 HOURS) BY USING PROPER COOLING METHODS SUCH AS ICE BATH OR PORTIONING THE FOOD INTO SMALLER PANS THAT ALLOW FOR PROPER COOLING WITHIN A 6 HOUR TIME FRAME, ONCE PRODUCT ADEQUATELY REACHES 41F WITHIN 6 HOURS THEN THE TCS FOOD SHOULD BE PLACED IN THE WALK IN COOLER TO MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED 10 LBS OF COOKED BRISKET VALUED AT $270. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
3-603.11 OBSERVED NO PROPER CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (BEEF BURGERS, EGGS). THE FACILITY UTILIZES A SINGLE ASTREK FOR THE PURPOSE OF REFERING TO PRICE AND SOME BEEF AND EGG ITEMS MISSING A DISCLOSURE SYMBOL. INSTRUCTED TO USE ONE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE SYMBOL TO REFER TO THE CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER ON THE MENU AND ADD A CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE SYMBOL FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Base deductions−10 pts

Apr 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MILK DRINK DISPENSOR IN NEED OF CLEANING AT THE NOZZLE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 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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