What is Terrace Grill, Inc.'s health inspection score?

Terrace Grill, Inc. has a SafeDine safety score of 64 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Terrace Grill, Inc. last inspected?

Terrace Grill, Inc. was last inspected on January 28, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Terrace Grill, Inc. have?

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

Is Terrace Grill, Inc. safe to eat at?

Terrace Grill, Inc. has a safety score of 64/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Terrace Grill, Inc. serve?

Terrace Grill, Inc. serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Terrace Grill, Inc.

Name: Terrace Grill, Inc.
Address: 5020 S LAKE SHORE WEST DR, Chicago, 60615
Rating: 64

5020 S LAKE SHORE WEST DR, Chicago

Last Inspected: 1/28/2026

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0Fair

American•Hyde Park

Ranked #179 of 274 in Hyde ParkBetter than 22% of american restaurants

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4 inspections

Last: Jan 28, 2026

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Inspections

Clean Rate

3.3

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-36

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-9 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.

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Oct

Mar 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 basic

Jan 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

Jan

Jan 2026

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 basic

Inspection History

4 records on file

4 Canvass

Jan 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

2 High2 Basic

4 total2 risk factors

66/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN SANDWICHES, HAMBURGERS, BURRITOS, AND FRENCH FRIES) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−24 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Jan 25

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Basic

2 total1 risk factor

83/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION #7-38-012 ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE (58) AND NOW (60) STILL NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2591117, DATE 3-15-24 Violation Codes: 8-404.13(B:4) Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 ALLERGEN TRAINING STILL NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2583189, DATE 10/11/23 Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTFICATE; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.

Base deductions−12 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Mar 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High3 Basic

4 total1 risk factor

79/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION 7-38-012 ISSUED

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE OF THE SMALL CHEST FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 2-DOOR COOLER TO REMOVE SPILL AND DEBRIS.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED THE FAUCET NECK AT THE 3 COMP SINK WITH A LEAK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 ALLERGEN TRAINING STILL NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2583189, DATE 10/11/23 Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTFICATE; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.

Base deductions−16 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Oct 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High2 Basic

3 total1 risk factor

81/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
THE NEWLY INSTALLED EXPRESSO COFFEE MACHINE IS NOT DRAINING INTO A PROPER FLOOR DRAIN; INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED AN EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTFICATE; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−14 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 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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