What is Tortoise Club's health inspection score?

Tortoise Club has a SafeDine safety score of 75 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Tortoise Club last inspected?

Tortoise Club was last inspected on March 19, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Tortoise Club have?

Tortoise Club has 16 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Tortoise Club safe to eat at?

Tortoise Club 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 Tortoise Club serve?

Tortoise Club serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Tortoise Club

Name: Tortoise Club
Address: 350 N STATE ST, Chicago, 60654
Rating: 75

350 N STATE ST, Chicago

Last inspected 12mo ago

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0Good

American•River North

Ranked #316 of 547 in River NorthBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Declining

5 inspections

Last: Mar 19, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

40%

Clean Rate

3.2

Avg Violations

13 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-25

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-8 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-11 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

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

350 N STATE ST, Chicago, IL 60654

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Violation Timeline

Feb 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

5 basic

Feb

Feb 2024

1 inspections

Mar 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Mar

Feb 2025

1 inspections

Mar 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

Mar

Inspection History

5 records on file

3 Canvass2 Non-Inspection

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED OPENING IN MIDDLE OF FRONT ENTRANCE OUTER DOUBLE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS AND OTHER DISHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. CORRECTED ON SITE IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS AND OTHER DISHES DELIVERED TO FACILITY BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED UNREADABLE DATA PLATE ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND READABLE DATA PLATE AFFIXED TO THE MACHINE BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT INDICATES THE MACHINE'S DESIGN AND OPERATION SPECIFICATIONS.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON GROUND OUTSIDE OF DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DUMPSTER AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SPLASHES AND SPILLAGE FLOORS AND ALONG BASES OF WALLS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AND SINKS IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN BASES OF WALLS AND FLOORS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AND SINKS IN BAR AREA AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AT BASE OF WALLS, CORNERS AND FLOOR IN SMALL DRY STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT(NEXT TO LIQUOR ROOM). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN BASE OF WALLS, CORNERS AND FLOOR IN SMALL DRY STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT(NEXT TO LIQUOR ROOM) AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GROUT MISSING IN BETWEEN TILES IN DISHWASHING AREA. OBSERVED GROUT MISSING BETWEEN TILES IN DISHWASHING AREA UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT IN BETWEEN TILES WHERE GROUT IS MISSING IN DISHWASHING AREA UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND HANDWASHING SINK.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WITH NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.

Base deductions−19 pts

Feb 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE STATEMENT TO MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW OR COOKED TO ORDER. CORRECTED ON SITE DISCLOSURE WAS ADDED TO MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW OR COOKED TO ORDER BEFORE COMPLETION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SPLASHES AND SPILLAGE ON WALLS AND FLOORS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AND SINKS IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AND FLOORS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AND SINKS IN BAR AREA AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AT BASE OF WALLS, CORNERS AND FLOOR IN SMALL DRY STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN BASE OF WALLS, CORNERS AND FLOOR IN SMALL DRY STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−7 pts

Feb 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Feb 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High5 Basic

6 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED TWO ICE MACHINES LOCATED IN KITCHEN AREA SLIGHTLY SOILED. INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE DRIP PLATES. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
UTENSILS NOT PROVIDED IN BAR AREA FOR DRINK TOPPINGS SUCH AS ZEST FROM CITRUS FOODS AND VARIOUS DRINK TOPPINGS. FOOD EMPLOYEES SHALL USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS/TONGS, DISPENSING EQUIPMENT OR SINGLE USE GLOVES WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON PREP-COUNTER ACROSS THE COOKLINE. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHS MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILIY.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
EMPLOYEE CLOTHING ITEMS WERE FOUND STORED IMPROPERLY UNDER PREP-LINE SERVICE COUNTER ACROSS THE EXPEDITE AREA. FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS SHALL A) PROVIDE DESIGNATED DRESSING ROOMS OR DRESSING AREAS FOR EMPLOYEES THAT ROUTINELY CHANGE THEIR CLOTHES IN THE ESTABLISHMENTS; B) PROVIDE LOCKERS OR OTHER SUITABLE FACILITIES FOR THE ORDERLY STORAGE OF EMPLOYEES' CLOTHING AND OTHER POSSESSIONS.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS EXPIRED ON SITE. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES (WHO DO NOT HAVE A CITY MANAGER CERTIFCATION) MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATIONS NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. ALL PENDING/CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION.

Base deductions−20 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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