What is Gyu-kaku Restaurant's health inspection score?

Gyu-kaku Restaurant has a SafeDine safety score of 85 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Gyu-kaku Restaurant last inspected?

Gyu-kaku Restaurant was last inspected on January 12, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Gyu-kaku Restaurant have?

Gyu-kaku Restaurant has 36 total violations across 9 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Gyu-kaku Restaurant safe to eat at?

Yes, Gyu-kaku Restaurant has an excellent safety record with a score of 85/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Gyu-kaku Restaurant serve?

Gyu-kaku Restaurant serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Gyu-kaku Restaurant

Name: Gyu-kaku Restaurant
Address: 1364 W RANDOLPH ST, Chicago, 60607
Rating: 85

1364 W RANDOLPH ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 1/12/2026

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0Excellent

American•West Loop

Ranked #506 of 1000 in West LoopBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

9 inspections

Last: Jan 12, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

11%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

3 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-15

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-3 pts

Latest

100% weight

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

1364 W RANDOLPH ST, Chicago, IL 60607

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2022

2 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

6 basic

Jun

Feb 2023

2 inspections

1 high priority

9 basic

Mar 2023

1 inspections

6 basic

Mar

Mar 2024

2 inspections

2 basic

Jun 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Jun

Jan 2026

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Inspection History

9 records on file

3 Complaint3 Canvass2 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Complaint Re-Inspection

Jan 26

Complaint InspectionLatestPass

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
REAR DOOR NOT PROTECTED, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF DOOR. INSTD TO HAVE TIGHT FITTING AND OUTER OPENING PROTECTED .

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON FLOOR DAN IN WAREWASHING AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST AND MAINTAIN
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
LEAK AT PIPE UNDERNEATH 1ST BASIN OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. 3-COMPARTMENT SLOW DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OPENINGS IN WALL AND MISSING WALLBASE NOTED AT WALL NEXT TO HANDWASH SINK IN WAREWASHING AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR WALL, SEAL OPENINGS, REPLACE WALL BASE AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
EXCESSIVE DIRT, DEBRIS, AND BLACK SUBSTANCE ON ALL WALLS IN WAREWASHING AREA, WHICH INCLUDES WALL BEHIND WAREWASHING UNIT. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.

Base deductions−13 pts

Jun 25

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High2 Basic

3 total1 risk factor

81/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE DUST AND FOOD SPLATTER ON THE CEILING TILES IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND FOOD PREP AREA.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

Base deductions−14 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Mar 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 24

Canvass InspectionFail

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

50HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE−2
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER ON PREMISES. THE WATER TEMPERATURE IN DIFFERENT SINKS OBSERVED TO BE 57-59F. INFORMED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AND QUANTITY SHOULD BE SUFFICIENT TO SUPPLY ALL SINKS IN THE FACILITY WITH A TEMP OF A MINIMAL 100 F FOR HAND WASHING AND 110 F FOR DISHWASHING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.

Base deductions−4 pts

Mar 23

Complaint InspectionPass

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE PLASTIC WALL INSIDE THE MICROWAVE CRACKED/DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR THE INTERIOR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IT.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
FOUND HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE GLASS TOP CHEST FREEZER. MUST DEFROST, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN STALLS OF WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A LAYER OF DIRT COVERING THE WALLS AND FLOORS IN THE DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AND FLOORS INSIDE THE DISH ROOM AND MAINTAIN THEM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, REORGANIZE AND CLEAN AREA, AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE MEN'S WASHROOM VENT AND THE VENT OUTSIDE OF THE MEN'S WASHROOM DOOR. MUST CLEAN VENTS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−12 pts

Feb 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-602.13 FOUND HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE GLASS TOP CHEST FREEZER. MUST DEFROST, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN STALLS OF WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 OBSERVED A LAYER OF DIRT COVERING THE WALLS AND FLOORS IN THE DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AND FLOORS INSIDE THE DISH ROOM AND MAINTAIN THEM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114 OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, REORGANIZE AND CLEAN AREA, AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−8 pts

Feb 23

Complaint InspectionFail

1 High5 Basic

6 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED THE MEN'S WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINK WITH A HOT WATER TEMPERATURE ABOVE 120F. HOT WATER AT 145F. I INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL HANDWASHING SINKS WITH A HOT WATER TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 100-120F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
FOUND HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE GLASS TOP CHEST FREEZER. MUST DEFROST, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN STALLS OF WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A LAYER OF DIRT COVERING THE WALLS AND FLOORS IN THE DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AND FLOORS INSIDE THE DISH ROOM AND MAINTAIN THEM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, REORGANIZE AND CLEAN AREA, AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 6/13/2022 REPORT #2559231 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #58 (2-102.13) OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−20 pts

Jun 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
5-402.12-OBSERVED MINOR GREASE BUILD UP ON FRONT END OF GREASE OIL TANK LOCATED OUTSIDE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.13-OBSERVED UNFINISHED BRICK WALL IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. MUST PROPERLY SEAL WALL.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13- OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

Base deductions−6 pts

Jun 22

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High2 Med3 Basic

7 total

64/100inspection score

−36 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM AT 63.8F. ALSO OBSERVED IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK IN MEN'S BATHROOM AT 64.5F. WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINKS MUST BE AT 100.0F OR ABOVE THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF SLIDING DOOR COOLER AT 52.5F. ALSO OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF PREP COOLER AT 44.5F. PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED NEW YORK STRIP STEAK FOUND AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 48.5F. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS FOUND AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. SPRING SALAD MIX FOUND AT 44.8F, OPEN JAR OF MINCED GARLIC FOUND AT 48.2F, SPICY TUNA FOUND AT 49.8F, ROAST BEEF FOUND AT 48.9F AND CHEESE FOUND AT 47.3F. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. FOOD HAS BEEN DISCARDED AND DENATURED. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 30 LBS AT A COST OF $150.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
OBSERVED CARTONS OF FROZEN PUREES SITTING OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY THAW IN REFRIGERATION OF 41.0F OR BELOW OR SUBMERGE UNDER RUNNING WATER.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
OBSERVED MINOR GREASE BUILD UP ON FRONT END OF GREASE OIL TANK LOCATED OUTSIDE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED UNFINISHED BRICK WALL IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. MUST PROPERLY SEAL WALL.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

Base deductions−36 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

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