What is Butterfly's health inspection score?

Butterfly 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 Butterfly last inspected?

Butterfly was last inspected on April 9, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Butterfly have?

Butterfly has 22 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Butterfly safe to eat at?

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

Official Health Record

Butterfly

Name: Butterfly
Address: 1139-1143 W GRAND AVE, Chicago, 60642
Rating: 83

1139-1143 W GRAND AVE, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 4/9/2025

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Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in Chicago

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Apr 9, 2025

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

4.4

Avg Violations

14 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-22

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+2 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 78/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (83/100) 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

Sep 2023

2 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

7 basic

Sep

Nov 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Apr 2024

1 inspections

3 basic

Apr

Apr 2025

1 inspections

3 basic

Inspection History

5 records on file

2 Canvass2 Complaint1 Complaint Re-Inspection

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED EXPOSED INSULATION INSIDE OF THE RIGHT DOOR OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER AT THE COOK'S LINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO COVER THE INSULATION WITH A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS, THE EXTERIOR OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE, STAINLESS STEEL STORAGE SHELVES ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ROLLING CART IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, AND EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON THE WALLS OF THE DISH WASHING AREA.

Base deductions−6 pts

Apr 24

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE BUS TRAYS FOR THE LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS, PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS, GREASE TRAP, STORAGE SHELVES, EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN, GAS PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND ROLLING CART.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED WATER POOLING BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES IN THE DISHWASHING AREA OF THE MAIN KITCHEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−6 pts

Nov 23

Complaint InspectionPass

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS NOT LABELLED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH THE COMMON NAME.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.11 OBSERVED TORN AND DIRTY GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS, WALK-IN COOLER, AND FREEZERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAK COMING FROM PIPE UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 1 OF 2 WASHBOWLS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME IN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE LOCATED AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DIRT, GRIME, GREASE, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS, WALLS, AND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, DISH AREA, SUSHI BAR, BAR, AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Base deductions−13 pts

Sep 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TORN AND DIRTY GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS, WALK-IN COOLER, AND FREEZERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DIRT, GRIME, GREASE, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS, WALLS, AND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, DISH AREA, SUSHI BAR, BAR, AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC−2
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2581629 DATED 9/13/2023. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−6 pts

Sep 23

Complaint InspectionFail

2 High2 Med4 Basic

8 total

62/100inspection score

−38 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA RENDERED INACCESSIBLE BY WATER BACKING UP AND NOT BEING ABLE TO DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS OPEN AND ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF BLACK AND PINK SLIME IN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE USED TO PRODUCE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 2 LIVE ROACHES IN FACILITY. 1 BEHIND BOX FREEZER IN FRONT BAR AREA AND 1 UNDERNEATH WATER HEATER IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PESTS, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 DEAD ROACHES ON GLUE PADS AT EXPOSED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AND EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN DISH AREA, INSIDE OF CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS, AND ON TOP OF REAR FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD PESTS FROM FACILITY AND MAINTAIN FREE OF DEAD PESTS.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TORN AND DIRTY GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS, WALK-IN COOLER, AND FREEZERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DIRT, GRIME, GREASE, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS, WALLS, AND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, DISH AREA, SUSHI BAR, BAR, AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENTS AND CEILING IN KITCHEN AND ON VENT IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Base deductions−38 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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