What is Xoco's health inspection score?

Xoco 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 Xoco last inspected?

Xoco was last inspected on August 14, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Xoco have?

Xoco has 24 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Xoco safe to eat at?

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

Official Health Record

Xoco

Name: Xoco
Address: 65 W ILLINOIS ST, Chicago, 60654
Rating: 64

65 W ILLINOIS ST, Chicago

Last inspected 9mo ago

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Ranked #390 of 551 in River North

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Aug 14, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

4.8

Avg Violations

10 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-40

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-15 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-7 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+11 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 60/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (64/100) 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

Dec 2022

1 inspections

3 high priority

Dec

Dec 2023

1 inspections

3 basic

Aug 2024

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

2 basic

Aug

Aug 2025

2 inspections

3 high priority

1 intermediate

8 basic

Inspection History

5 records on file

1 Canvass Re-Inspection4 Canvass

Aug 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 High4 Basic

5 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
4-602.11(B-E)---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 (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19---OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE 2-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.11---OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER NEAR THE OVEN.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-602.13---INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER AND DEBRIS ON TOP OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-202.11---OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD FOR CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE REAR DISHWASHING ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−18 pts

Aug 25

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High1 Med4 Basic

7 total

67/100inspection score

−33 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

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.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED THE 1-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.5F.THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE (TCS FOODS) SUCH AS SLICED CHEESE AND CHICKEN ETC.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID COOLER AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELY NOTIFIED REFRIGERATION REPAIR SERVICE.THE SAID COOLER IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED.(SEE COMMENTS BELOW).PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) INSIDE OF THE 1-DOOR PREP LINE-COOLER AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN AT 48.1F,COOKED PORK AT 45.5F,COOKED FISH AT 46.4F,CHEESE AT 48.2F AND COOKED BEEF AT 49.0F ETC. .MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10#'S OF FOOD WORTH $300.00.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD (TCS FOODS) AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE 2-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER NEAR THE OVEN.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER AND DEBRIS ON TOP OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD FOR CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE REAR DISHWASHING ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−33 pts

Aug 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High2 Med2 Basic

6 total

66/100inspection score

−34 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

29COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP−10
OBSERVED NO HACCP PLAN RECORDS REQUIRED AVAILABLE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN HACCP PLAN RECORDS REQUIRED ON PREMISES AND HOLD SUCH RECORDS FOR AT LEAST SIX MONTHS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT USED TO HOLD COLD TCS FOODS AT AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 47.8F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT REPAIRED BEFORE COMPLETION OF INSPECTION, OBSERVED PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 38.0F BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 46.0-53.6F(SLICED TOMATOES 50.5F, BEANS 53.6F, CHEESE 48.0F, CHICKEN 47.1F, CUT WATERMELON 49.6F, SHRIMP 47.1F, PORK 46.9F, AND ROASTED MUSHROOMS 46.0F). INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $40 WEIGHING 10LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING ANIMAL DERIVED WITH ASTERISK ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS. CORRECTED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION OBSERVED DISCLOSURE STATING ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS ADDED TO MENU BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Basic (2)

−4 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER WESTSIDE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER WESTSIDE WASHROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED SOME CITY OF CHICAGO CERIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES.

Base deductions−34 pts

Dec 23

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED EMPLOLYEE IN FRONT PREPARATION AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTAINT. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAIN AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORED WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Base deductions−6 pts

Dec 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 High

3 total

70/100inspection score

−30 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

9NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED−10
OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE ON COOK LINE PICK UP COOKED, BREADED CHICKEN AND PLACE ONTO A SANDWICH WITHOUT GLOVES AND THEN PLACE ONE PIECE OF BREAD ON TOP OF THE OTHER ALSO WITHOUT GLOVES ON. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SANDWICH AND HAD ALL EMPLOYEES PUT ON GLOVES. INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR GLOVES WHENEVER TOUCHING READY-TO-EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AT END OF COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 160F. SEE COMMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MACHINE SO THAT IT IS CAPABLE OF DELIVERING A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 180-192F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−30 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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