What is Philly's Best's health inspection score?

Philly's Best has a SafeDine safety score of 75 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Philly's Best last inspected?

Philly's Best was last inspected on March 18, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Philly's Best have?

Philly's Best has 38 total violations across 9 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Philly's Best safe to eat at?

Philly's Best has a good safety record with a score of 75/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Philly's Best serve?

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

Official Health Record

Philly's Best

Name: Philly's Best
Address: 769 W JACKSON BLVD, Chicago, 60661
Rating: 75

769 W JACKSON BLVD, Chicago

Last Inspected: 3/18/2026

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American•West Loop

Ranked #691 of 1000 in West LoopBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

7 inspections

Last: Mar 18, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

5.4

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-56

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-16 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+23 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 44/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (75/100) 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.

Location

769 W JACKSON BLVD, Chicago, IL 60661

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Violation Timeline

Dec 2022

1 inspections

2 basic

Dec

Jun 2023

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

12 basic

Aug 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Aug

Feb 2025

1 inspections

3 high priority

4 basic

Mar 2026

2 inspections

4 high priority

8 intermediate

Mar

Inspection History

7 records on file

2 Complaint Re-Inspection4 Complaint1 Canvass

Mar 26

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 High3 Med

4 total1 risk factor

70/100inspection score

−25 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

6PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USERisk Factor−10

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−5
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−5
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−5

Base deductions−25 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Mar 26

Complaint InspectionFail

3 High5 Med

8 total3 risk factors

30/100inspection score

−55 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
6PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USERisk Factor−10

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−5
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−5
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−5
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−5
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−5

Base deductions−55 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Feb 25

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 High4 Basic

7 total2 risk factors

52/100inspection score

−38 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.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
Prep area hand wash sink in poor repair, leak noted at of drain line, Instructed to repair and maintain.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
Food handlers not wearing hair restraints, Instructed to wear.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
Missing sink stoppers at 3-comp sink, Instructed to provide.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
Clutter noted in kitchen area, unused cooking equipment, Instructed to remove and maintain.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
Inadequate lighting in walk-in cooler and freezer, Instructed to obtain.

Base deductions−38 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Aug 24

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
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE AT THIS TIME. PREMISES PREPARING, HANDLING AND SERVING TCS FOOD SUCH AS STEAK,CHICKEN AND GYROS. INSTRUCTED PIC THAT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN COUNTER TOP AND STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FRONT CEILING TILES AND AIR VENT COVERS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−14 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jun 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT PIZZA AREA AND DOWNSTAIRS DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED AN UNUSED GRILL WITH DEBRIS LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAIR/REMOVE OFF-PREMISE TO PREVENT HARBORAGE OF PESTS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−10 pts

Jun 23

Complaint InspectionFail

1 High1 Med7 Basic

9 total1 risk factor

66/100inspection score

−29 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS DURING INSPECTION. PRESENTED SERVSAFE CERT WITH 9/20/2022 EXAM DATE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 PEST INSPECTIONS A YEAR, AND THE REPORTS MUST BE MAINTAINED IN THE LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND PEST INSPECTION REPORTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF STEAK AND BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND BAGS OF ONIONS STORED IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. ALSO OBSERVED WERE BOXES OF BREAD ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT PIZZA AREA AND DOWNSTAIRS DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED AN UNUSED GRILL WITH DEBRIS LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAIR/REMOVE OFF-PREMISE TO PREVENT HARBORAGE OF PESTS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−29 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Dec 22

Complaint InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BROKEN WALL TILES UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR. MUST PROPERLY SEAL.

Base deductions−4 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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