What is Kaiser Tiger's health inspection score?

Kaiser Tiger has a SafeDine safety score of 87 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Kaiser Tiger last inspected?

Kaiser Tiger was last inspected on July 10, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Kaiser Tiger have?

Kaiser Tiger has 23 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Kaiser Tiger safe to eat at?

Yes, Kaiser Tiger has an excellent safety record with a score of 87/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Kaiser Tiger serve?

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

Official Health Record

Kaiser Tiger

Name: Kaiser Tiger
Address: 1415 W RANDOLPH ST, Chicago, 60607
Rating: 87

1415 W RANDOLPH ST, Chicago

Last inspected 9mo ago

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0Excellent

American•West Loop

Ranked #222 of 1000 in West LoopBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

7 inspections

Last: Jul 10, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

3.3

Avg Violations

9 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-13

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+8 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.

Location

1415 W RANDOLPH ST, Chicago, IL 60607

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Violation Timeline

May 2022

1 inspections

2 high priority

May

Jan 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Apr 2023

1 inspections

3 basic

Apr

Mar 2024

2 inspections

1 high priority

3 intermediate

2 basic

Jul 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

4 basic

Jul

Inspection History

7 records on file

2 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Canvass2 Complaint

Jul 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jul 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med3 Basic

5 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED MOLD-LIKE GROWTH ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROX. 50 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM AND CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE PREMISES. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, CHEST FREEZER AND WIRE STORAGE RACK NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYERS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM THAT IS CONTRIBUTING TO A PEST HARBORAGE ISSUE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM SO THAT ALL AREAS CAN BE ACCESSED BY THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED 2 LIGHTS OUT IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN ALL AREA WHERE FOOD IS PREPARED OR DISHES ARE WASHED.

Base deductions−21 pts

Mar 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12 OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT, AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−7 pts

Mar 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High2 Med1 Basic

4 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 48.7F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. TWO DOOR THE REFRIGERATOR IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE KITCHEN TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR, SUCH AS 2 LBS OF MEATBALLS AT 47.2F AND 2 LBS OF SAUSAGES AT 47.8F. THE MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL OF 4LBS AT $30. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT, AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−22 pts

Apr 23

Complaint InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED TWO LINE COOKS PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT, MUST PROVIDE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED FOR STORAGE AND SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE ALL MILK CRATES BEING FOR STORAGE AND USED TO ELEVATE FOOD OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDE STORAGE/SHELVING THAT IS FREE OF UNNECESSARY CREVICES AND DESIGNED/CONSTRUCTED TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED TWO REFRIGERATORS, A KEG COOLER, AND OTHER FOOD RELATED ITEMS STORED IN THE OUTDOOR STORAGE SHED. MUST REMOVE AND RELOCATE ALL FOOD RELATED ITEMS INTO A PROPER STORAGE AREA THAT HAS BEEN APPROVED FOR SAID ITEMS.

Base deductions−6 pts

Jan 23

Complaint InspectionPass

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT PREP/DISH ROOM WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOODS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME. MUST PROVIDE.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
FOUND NO DRAIN PLUGS FOR THE BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE DRAIN PLUGS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF OLD FOOD AND DEBRIS INSIDE THE FRYER (RIGHT SIDE) IN THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MILK CRATES AND WOOD PLANKS SCATTERED ALONG THE OUTSIDE THE BUILDING NEXT TO THE DUMPSTER ENCLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN THE PREMISES FREE OF ANY CLUTTER/UNNECESSARY ARTICLES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
FOUND A FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

Base deductions−15 pts

May 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High

2 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

29COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP−10
OBSERVED NO VARIANCE ON SITE FOR FERMENTED SAUERKRAUT PREPARED ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE VARIANCE APPROVED BY CDPH. SAUERKRAUT HAS BEEN DISCARDED AND DENATURED. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS AT A COST OF $30.00. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
32VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS−10
OBSERVED NO HACCP PLAN ON SITE FOR FERMENTED SAUERKRAUT PREPARED ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE HACCP PLAN AND MUST BE APPROVED BY CDPH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #29 FOR CITATION.

Base deductions−20 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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