What is The Windsor's health inspection score?

The Windsor has a SafeDine safety score of 81 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was The Windsor last inspected?

The Windsor was last inspected on October 20, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does The Windsor have?

The Windsor has 15 total violations across 10 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is The Windsor safe to eat at?

The Windsor has a good safety record with a score of 81/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does The Windsor serve?

The Windsor serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

The Windsor

Name: The Windsor
Address: 4530 N MILWAUKEE AVE, Chicago, 60630
Rating: 81

4530 N MILWAUKEE AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 7mo ago

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0Good

American•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 22% of american restaurants

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9 inspections

Last: Oct 20, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

67%

Clean Rate

1.7

Avg Violations

7 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-12

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-5 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-11 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

100

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 88/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (81/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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

Oct 2022

1 inspections

Oct

Nov 2023

2 inspections

1 high priority

5 basic

Apr 2024

1 inspections

Apr

May 2024

2 inspections

1 high priority

5 basic

Apr 2025

1 inspections

Apr

Oct 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

1 basic

Inspection History

9 records on file

3 Canvass6 Non-Inspection

Oct 25

Canvass InspectionLatestOut of Business

1 High1 Med1 Basic

3 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE/EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

Base deductions−17 pts

Oct 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High5 Basic

6 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK COMING FROM PIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON HOOD OVER FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTIAN IN GOOD CONDITION.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2585180 DATED 11/14/2023: #58 "NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
62COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE−2
OBSERVED 2 ASHTRAYS ON SITE BEHIND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ASHTRAYS AND MAINTAIN FACILITY IN COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE. VIOLATION 7-32-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−20 pts

May 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High5 Basic

6 total1 risk factor

75/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES, FOUND FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE EXPIRED ON 07/26/21. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE AND POST A VALID UPDATED ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS ON VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF BAR HANDWASH SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SINK.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
NO STOPPERS FOR DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS (X3) FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOOR CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

Base deductions−20 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Nov 23

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 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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