What is Stanley's's health inspection score?

Stanley's has a SafeDine safety score of 83 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Stanley's last inspected?

Stanley's was last inspected on August 6, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Stanley's have?

Stanley's has 21 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Stanley's safe to eat at?

Stanley's has a good safety record with a score of 83/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Stanley's serve?

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

Official Health Record

Stanley's

Name: Stanley's
Address: 4258 S ASHLAND AVE, Chicago, 60609
Rating: 83

4258 S ASHLAND AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 8mo ago

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0Good

American•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 17% of american restaurants

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6 inspections

Last: Aug 6, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

3.5

Avg Violations

8 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-17

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-6 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-9 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-15 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

4258 S ASHLAND AVE, Chicago, IL 60609

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

5 basic

Oct

May 2023

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

3 basic

Jul 2024

2 inspections

1 basic

Jul

Aug 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

7 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

4 Canvass2 Canvass Re-Inspection

Aug 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 High7 Basic

8 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WIPING SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON BAR TOP AND REAR PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INSIDE SANITIZING SOLUTION AT LEAST 50 PPM WHILE NOT IN USE.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
OBSERVED PLATES, SOUP BOWLS AND CUPS STORED IMPROPERLY ON SHELVES OF STORAGE SPACE. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SHELVING UNITS INSIDE CLOSET IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLOORS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING AROUND COOLING UNITS AND TABLE IN SAID AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
INSTRUCTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED.

Base deductions−24 pts

Jul 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO PROPER SANITIZATION IN THE LOW-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE. MACHINE DOES NOT SANITIZE. CHLORINE STRIPS DID NOT CHANGE THE COLOR. THE DISWASHING MACHINE IS TAGGED, AND IT IS NOT TO BE USED UNTIL SERVICED AND FIXED. THE DISHES MUST BE WASHED IN 3 C SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−2 pts

May 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med3 Basic

5 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE. SHELVING HAS COLLASPED IN FRONT OF SINK. INSTRUCTED THAT SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER TO INFORM CONSUMERS OF THE SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS FROM CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULRTY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH OR EGGS. PRIORITY VOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED IN REAR KITCHEN STORAGE CLOSETS AND AT HALLWAY/STAIRS AT REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 10/25/2022 REPORT #2565905 NOT CORRECTED. #58-FOUND NO VERIFICATION OF MANAGER'S ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−21 pts

Oct 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High1 Med5 Basic

7 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT BAR HANDWASHING SINK AND MEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED AN APPROXIMATELY 1/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF PARKING LOT DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING, MAINTAIN.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
MUST INVERT DISHES DURING STORAGE, MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM OFF KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN FOR EASE OF CLEANING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND MISSING WALL TILES IN WOMEN'S RESTOOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
MANAGER DOES NOT HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND RETAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.

Base deductions−25 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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