What is Coyotes Restaurant, Inc.'s health inspection score?

Coyotes Restaurant, Inc. has a SafeDine safety score of 77 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Coyotes Restaurant, Inc. last inspected?

Coyotes Restaurant, Inc. was last inspected on July 1, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Coyotes Restaurant, Inc. have?

Coyotes Restaurant, Inc. has 35 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Coyotes Restaurant, Inc. safe to eat at?

Coyotes Restaurant, Inc. has a good safety record with a score of 77/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Coyotes Restaurant, Inc. serve?

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

Official Health Record

Coyotes Restaurant, Inc.

Name: Coyotes Restaurant, Inc.
Address: 1451 W 18TH ST, Chicago, 60608
Rating: 77

1451 W 18TH ST, Chicago

Last inspected 11mo ago

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0Good

American•Pilsen

Ranked #225 of 411 in PilsenBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Jul 1, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

11 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

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-22

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-6 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+9 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 78/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (77/100) 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

May 2023

1 inspections

3 high priority

2 intermediate

2 basic

May

Jul 2023

1 inspections

3 high priority

4 intermediate

6 basic

Aug 2023

1 inspections

6 basic

Aug

Oct 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

3 basic

Jul 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Jul

Inspection History

5 records on file

3 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Complaint

Jul 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
OBSERVED FORKING ON THE DRYING RACK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA NEAR THE PREP AREA AND FOUND FOOD BASKETS ON THE SHELF ABOVE THE PREP TABLE NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED A LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−9 pts

Oct 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High2 Med3 Basic

6 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF REFRIGERATOR (COLD HOLD UNIT) AT 50.0F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE. A HELD-FOR-INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON THE UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED, FAX OR EMAIL TO CDPH.MUST HAVE COLD-HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
FOUND TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED IN A COLD HOLD UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA: CHICKEN AT 48.2F, BEEF AT 48.6F, HAM AT 48.7F, STEAK AT 50.5F, STUFFED PEPPERS AT 48.0F, PORK AT 47.7F, EGGS AT 61.3F, SHREDDED LETTUCE 53.8F, SLICED TOMATOES 55.2F AND SLICED ONION 58.1F APPROX. 25 POUNDS OF FOOD VALUED AT $200 WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED A COUPLE OF LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS WITH DRY PRODUCTS (CHILI) WITHOUT PROPER COMMON FOOD NAME MARKINGS. MUST LABEL BULK AND WORKING FOOD CONTAINERS WITH THE CONTENT'S COMMON NAME. MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TWO CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA DISCOLORED AND WITH DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN FRON OF WALK IN COOLER AND A SEVERAL STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA, ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN WASHING AREA AND ABOVE SMALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE ICE CREAM FREEZER. OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES BY THE ICE CREAM FREEZER. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES AND DAMAGED OR MISSING FLOOR TILES.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT BULBS PROTECTIVE SHIELDING IN THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−26 pts

Aug 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-201.11: **C** Equipment and Utensils- Durability and Strength FOUND GASKET ON COOLER IN FRONT OF GRIDDLE TORN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(B): FOUND INSIDE OF FRYER FILLED WITH GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11: FOUND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA FLOOR NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11: **C** FOUND WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12: FOUND FOOD PREP AREA FILLED WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13: FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

Base deductions−12 pts

Jul 23

Complaint InspectionFail

3 High4 Med6 Basic

13 total1 risk factor

33/100inspection score

−62 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

6PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USERisk Factor−10
FOUND EMPLOYEE BEVERAGE STORED IN PREP AREA WITHOUT LID. MUST PROVIDE.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM ON THE 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
FOUND WOMENS TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 73 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

21PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
FOUND TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY REFRIED BEANS AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 120F. ALL HOT FOOD HOLDING MUST BE HELD AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH BELOW VIOLATION. FOOD DISCARDED 2 LBS AT $3.00.
22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEANS, EGGS, CHICKEN AND A VARIETY OF SOUP) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 71F - 57F LOCATED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND THE PREP COOLER DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AT APPROX 20LBS COST $375. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS): COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED BEEF, COOKED BEANS, AND COOKED RICE, HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
FOUND APPROX 3 HOUSE FLIES AND 7 SMALL FLIES LOCATED DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE ALL FLY ACTIVITY. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
FOUND GASKET ON COOLER IN FRONT OF GRIDDLE TORN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
FOUND INSIDE OF FRYER FILLED WITH GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND FOOD PREP AREA FILLED WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA FLOOR NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND WALK IN COOLER FLOOR NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

Base deductions−62 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

May 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 High2 Med2 Basic

7 total

56/100inspection score

−44 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN ICE CREAM DISPENSING AREA AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA DIRECTLY NEXT TO EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH HAND-CLEANING LIQUID AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030-(C). CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE ( TOP INTERIOR BEHIND PANEL). ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 55F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND NOT USE THE REACH-IN COOLER. REACH-IN COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEEF, RICE, CHICKEN, SOURCREAM, EGGS, BEANS, AND RICE) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 57.9 - 47.8F. LOCATED IN 2 OUT OF 3 REACH-IN COOLERS LOCATED IN FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS ( 40 LBS AT $300 ). INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS): COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED BEEF, COOKED BEANS, AND COOKED RICE, HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
FOUND GASKET ON COOLER IN FRONT OF GRIDDLE TORN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA FLOOR NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Base deductions−44 pts

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85 – 100
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70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

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