What is Petey's's health inspection score?

Petey's has a SafeDine safety score of 81 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Petey's last inspected?

Petey's was last inspected on May 22, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Petey's have?

Petey's has 22 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Petey's safe to eat at?

Petey's has a good safety record with a score of 81/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Petey's

Name: Petey's
Address: 250 W 47TH ST, Chicago, 60609
Rating: 81

250 W 47TH ST, Chicago

Last inspected 12mo ago

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Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in Chicago

Stable

6 inspections

Last: May 22, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

3.7

Avg Violations

12 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-19

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-5 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+2 pts

Latest

100% weight

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.

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250 W 47TH ST, Chicago, IL 60609

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2022

1 inspections

6 basic

Jun

Dec 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

4 basic

Jun 2023

1 inspections

1 basic

Jun

Apr 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Jul 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Jul

May 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

3 Canvass3 Complaint

May 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED TCS FOODS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 12 POUNDS COOKED BEEF AT 81.4F AND 10 LBS OF GRILLED CHICKEN AT 80F STORED ON PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS AT 41F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PIC DISCARDED SAID ITEMS VOLUNTARILY AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−7 pts

Jul 24

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE COLD HOLD UNIT AND WALK IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: SLICED TOMATOES 51.5 F, SHREDDED LETTUCE 44.8F, SHREDDED CHEESE 47.0F, SLICED CHEESE 62.0F, SLICED ONION 50.0F, SLICED MUSHROOMS 49.8F, ROAST BEEF 46.0F, PORK SAUSAGE 46.9F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF APRX. 80.0 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $500.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A FEW STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, BACK PREP AREA, AND STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES AND DAMAGED WALL BASES IN DINING AREA, BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF WALK-IN COOLER, AND UNDER 3-COMP SINK. -
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED CLUTTER OF CARDBOARD BOXES AND UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS BY THE BACK DOOR.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION #2592589 FROM APRIL 11/2024 AS FOLLOWS: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES. 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−11 pts

Apr 24

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEM INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: ONE CONTAINER OF ROAST BEEF AT 51.2 f. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 5 LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH $25.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−9 pts

Jun 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.

Base deductions−2 pts

Dec 22

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med4 Basic

6 total1 risk factor

72/100inspection score

−23 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS, MAINTAIN.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
FOUND STOCK STORED ON FLOOR IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY, ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR, MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND DUSTY CEILING VENT IN RESTROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND STAINED CEILING TILES IN RESTROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. FOUND CARDBOARD ON FLOOR OF DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE FOR A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 6/9/22 REPORT 2557054: #57: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS (INCLUDING CASHIERS) THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. #58: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST CORRECT ABOVE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−23 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jun 22

Canvass InspectionPass

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED THE CASHIER WHO WAS ALSO HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT A PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE (FRYERS AND UNDERNEATH GRILL).
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE LEFT SIDE FAUCET WHEN RUNNING WATER; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET NECK.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS AND GRILL), CLEAN IN DRY STORAGE ROOM UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVES.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS (INCLUDING CASHIERS) THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−12 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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