What is Talay's health inspection score?

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

When was Talay last inspected?

Talay was last inspected on February 26, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Talay have?

Talay has 13 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Talay safe to eat at?

Yes, Talay has an excellent safety record with a score of 100/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Talay serve?

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

Official Health Record

Talay

Name: Talay
Address: 1222 W MADISON ST, Chicago, 60607
Rating: 100

1222 W MADISON ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 2/26/2026

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0Excellent

American•West Loop

Ranked #3 of 1000 in West LoopBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

7 inspections

Last: Feb 26, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

57%

Clean Rate

1.9

Avg Violations

1 month 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

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-0

Final Score

100

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

0 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

100

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

1222 W MADISON ST, Chicago, IL 60607

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2022

1 inspections

Sep

Oct 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

2 basic

Aug 2023

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

3 basic

Aug

Jul 2024

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

1 basic

Feb 2026

2 inspections

Feb

Inspection History

7 records on file

2 Complaint1 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Canvass1 Non-Inspection

Feb 26

Complaint InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Feb 26

Complaint InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med1 Basic

3 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
NOTED IMPROPER COLD-HOLD TEMPERATURE OF 51.2F AT SUSHI DISPLAY CASES. INFORMED ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS SHALL MAINTAIN A PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. THE REFRIGERATOR UNIT MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (CDPH). PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 1LB CRAB AT 49.1F, 1LB OF SHRIMP AT 50.2F, AND 1LB OF FISH EGGS AT 51.2F. THE MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL OF 3LBS AT $200. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR AND LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−17 pts

Aug 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High1 Med3 Basic

6 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE KITCHEN AND BAR HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED THE 1-COMPARTMENT SINK USED FOR SANITIZER BUCKETS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH HAND SOAP AND HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. MUST REMOVE AND ONLY PROVIDE HANDWASHING AIDS AT DESIGNATED HANDWASHING SINKS.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED MENU WITH A FOOTNOTE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU AND MISSING DISCLOSURE FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED MENU ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL-BASED FOOD ITEMS OFFERED (EX. RAW TUNA, SUSHI ITEMS ETC.) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. MANAGEMENT UPDATED MENUS DURING INSPECTION.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED BROKEN GASKETS ON THE GLASS DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER LOCATED IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE, AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLOOR TILES MISSING GROUT IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO THE WOK STATION. MUST REGROUT FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
FOUND HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS LOCATED OVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−31 pts

Oct 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High1 Med2 Basic

4 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
MUST REMOVE WATER PURIFIER DEVICE FROM HAND SINK FAUCET IN KITCHEN.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED TWO DEAD COCKROACHES ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING GRILL AND IN OVEN. MUST REMOVE.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE INSIDE OF COOKING FRYER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE UNDER VENTILATION HOOD IN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−19 pts

Sep 22

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

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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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