What is Tradition's health inspection score?

Tradition has a SafeDine safety score of 72 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Tradition last inspected?

Tradition was last inspected on December 12, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Tradition have?

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

Is Tradition safe to eat at?

Tradition has a good safety record with a score of 72/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Tradition

Name: Tradition
Address: 160 N FRANKLIN ST, Chicago, 60606
Rating: 72

160 N FRANKLIN ST, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 12/12/2024

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0Good

West Loop

Ranked #736 of 1000 in West Loop

Improving

4 inspections

Last: Dec 12, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

50%

Clean Rate

3.3

Avg Violations

18 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-28

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+31 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.

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160 N FRANKLIN ST, Chicago, IL 60606

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Violation Timeline

Dec 2022

1 inspections

Dec

Jan 2023

1 inspections

2 high priority

6 basic

Mar 2024

1 inspections

3 high priority

2 basic

Mar

Dec 2024

1 inspections

Inspection History

4 records on file

3 Canvass1 Non-Inspection

Dec 24

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 High2 Basic

5 total2 risk factors

56/100inspection score

−34 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( chicken , beef...) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
Low Temp dish washing machine not sanitizing at final rinse, 0ppm obtained on CL test strips, instructed to provide proper sanitizer concentration levels at final rinse. Priority violation 7-38-025.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
Food handler with long beard not wearing beard restraints. Instructed to wear.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
Broken floor tiles noted at dish washing area, instructed to replace.

Base deductions−34 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Jan 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High6 Basic

8 total1 risk factor

63/100inspection score

−32 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT BAR HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
FOUND DISHES IN PREP AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT WHILE STORED, MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
FOUND LEAK AT PIPE UNDER BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. FOUND COLD WATER HANDLE OF KITCHEN HANDWASHING SINK IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL OF THE ABOVE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANING, AND MAINTENANCE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER IN NEED OF MINOR CLEANING, MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
FOUND TWO LIGHTS IN POOR REPAIR AT THE KITCHEN VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 10/9/19, REPORT #2315632: #58: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT THE ABOVE VIOLATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−32 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Dec 22

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

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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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