What is The Grove's health inspection score?

The Grove has a SafeDine safety score of 89 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 Grove last inspected?

The Grove was last inspected on August 25, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does The Grove have?

The Grove has 12 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is The Grove safe to eat at?

Yes, The Grove has an excellent safety record with a score of 89/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

The Grove

Name: The Grove
Address: 11601 W TOUHY AVE, Chicago, 60666
Rating: 89

11601 W TOUHY AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 7mo ago

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0Excellent

Chicago

Ranked #632 of 1000 in Chicago

Improving

4 inspections

Last: Aug 25, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

8 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Facility conditionHigh Priority

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-11

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+7 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.

Location

11601 W TOUHY AVE, Chicago, IL 60666

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2022

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

2 basic

Nov

Nov 2023

1 inspections

3 high priority

1 basic

Jun 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

Jun

Aug 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Inspection History

4 records on file

4 Canvass

Aug 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED PLASTIC BOXES OF NUTS SOLD "TO GO" AT REGISTER WITHOUT ALLERGNE AND TRACE BACK INFORMATION. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ALLERGEN INFORMATION AND BUSINESS CONTACT INFORMATION TO ALL ITEMS SOLD "TO GO."

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR COOLER USED TO STORE JUICE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Base deductions−7 pts

Jun 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT ON FLOORS AND ALONG WALLS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS AND ALONG WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Nov 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 High1 Basic

4 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS.OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK COMPLETELY BLOCKED AND STORING MULTI-USE CONTAINERS AND LIDS INSIDE MENTIONED HAND SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGER,HANDSINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030,CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND PAPER TOWELS OR HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAND PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).VIOLATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIORS OF COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLED FRUIT DEBRIS LOCATED IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−32 pts

Nov 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High1 Med2 Basic

5 total2 risk factors

61/100inspection score

−29 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERAURE CONTROLLED FOODS INCLUDING PREPACKAGED SANDWICHES, YOGURT AND FRUIT SMOOTHIES ARE BEING SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING OF FROZEN FRUIT. THAWING NEEDS TO TAKE PLACE FROM FREEZER TO REFRIGERATOR OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD STORED ON FLOOR. ALL FOOD NEEDS TO BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES UP OFF FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
REMOVE ALL UNECESSARY ITEMS FROM PREMISES TO CREATE MORE SPACE AND REDUCE CLUTTER.

Base deductions−29 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 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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