What is Tocco's health inspection score?

Tocco 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 Tocco last inspected?

Tocco was last inspected on October 22, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Tocco have?

Tocco has 29 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Tocco safe to eat at?

Tocco 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 Tocco serve?

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

Official Health Record

Tocco

Name: Tocco
Address: 11601 W TOUHY AVE, Chicago, 60666
Rating: 77

11601 W TOUHY AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 7mo ago

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American•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

7 inspections

Last: Oct 22, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

4.1

Avg Violations

7 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

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

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-26

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-9 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+3 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 74/100 — 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

Jul 2022

1 inspections

2 basic

Jul

Jan 2023

2 inspections

1 intermediate

9 basic

Apr 2024

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

4 basic

Apr

Sep 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

Mar 2025

1 inspections

3 high priority

1 basic

Mar

Oct 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

4 basic

Inspection History

7 records on file

6 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Oct 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 High4 Basic

5 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER BY CONDENSER, FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE UNUSED 2-DOOR COOLER AT FRONT PREP LINE AND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE SINKS ESPECIALLY AROUND HOT/COLD WATER HANDLES. MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER AND DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS AND COOLERS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED RUST BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAINT EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP OR REPLACE GREASE TRAP.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST/FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AND FLOOR AT PREP AREA AND BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−18 pts

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 High1 Basic

4 total2 risk factors

58/100inspection score

−32 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, SALADS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NOTED NO SOAP AT HAND WASH SINK OF THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
NOTED LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK BY THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−32 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Sep 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

Base deductions−2 pts

Apr 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High1 Med4 Basic

7 total1 risk factor

62/100inspection score

−33 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

6PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USERisk Factor−10
NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 00 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING AT MINIMUM OF 50 PPM. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR MAINTENANCE.PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
NOTED PACKS OF CHICKEN INSIDE THE PREP SINK AT THE REAR THAWING. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEMENT THE DIFFERENT METHODS OF DEFROSTING FOOD:- EITHER UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER OF INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNIT. PRODUCT WAS STILL FROZEN.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLESAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR BY THE SODA DISPENSING MACHINE. MUST MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
NOTED DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND PREP AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.

Base deductions−33 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jan 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.12--OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15--OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK AT REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
4-202.18--OBSERVED MISSING FILTERS AT ONE EXHAUST HOOD LOCATED AT FRONT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−6 pts

Jan 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY.APPROX: 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILING AT THE FRONT BAR AREA AND CUSTOMER DINING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE EVIDENCE OF LIVE FLIES AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN STORAGE SHELFS AT REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND INTERIORS OF PREP COOLERS AT FRONT PREP AREA.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK AT REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS AT BAR AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS AT BAR AREA WITH SPILLED DEBRIS ETC. AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED MISSING FILTERS AT ONE EXHAUST HOOD LOCATED AT FRONT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−17 pts

Jul 22

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST HAVE CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
ALL CERTIFED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

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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