What is Slightly Toasted's health inspection score?

Slightly Toasted has a SafeDine safety score of 90 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Slightly Toasted last inspected?

Slightly Toasted was last inspected on April 23, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Slightly Toasted have?

Slightly Toasted has 11 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Slightly Toasted safe to eat at?

Yes, Slightly Toasted has an excellent safety record with a score of 90/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Slightly Toasted

Name: Slightly Toasted
Address: 540 W MADISON ST, Chicago, 60661
Rating: 90

540 W MADISON ST, Chicago

Last inspected 11mo ago

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0Excellent

West Loop

Ranked #236 of 1000 in West Loop

Stable

7 inspections

Last: Apr 23, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

1.6

Avg Violations

12 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

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

-10

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

0 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

540 W MADISON ST, Chicago, IL 60661

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2022

2 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

2 basic

Sep

Apr 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

May 2023

2 inspections

2 basic

May

Jul 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

Apr 2025

1 inspections

1 basic

Apr

Inspection History

7 records on file

4 Canvass1 Short Form Complaint2 Canvass Re-Inspection

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
Keep brooms and dust pans too close to clean glass, Instructed to keep away.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE BAR AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PESTS.

Base deductions−2 pts

May 23

Short Form Complaint InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-501.14 OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DUST DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE VENT ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE AND THE VENT ABOVE THE SANDWICH GRILL VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.

Base deductions−2 pts

May 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-501.14 OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DUST DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE VENT ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE AND THE VENT ABOVE THE SANDWICH GRILL VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.

Base deductions−2 pts

Apr 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Basic

2 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. ALSO NOTED WAS AN UNKNOWN PINK SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DUST DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE VENT ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE AND VENT ABOVE THE SANDWICH GRILL VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−12 pts

Sep 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 High1 Basic

2 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
VIOLATION CORRECTED, FOUND NO BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE ICE MACHINE.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
FOUND MIDDLE BASIN OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PROFUSELY LEAKING FROM DRAIN PIPE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−12 pts

Sep 22

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med1 Basic

3 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALSO NOTED UNKNOWN PINK SUBSTANCE INSIDE ICE MACHINE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
FOUND REVOLVING DOOR DOOR SWEEP WITH GAP. ALSO NOTED A INCH GAP AT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE DOOR SWEEP TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
FOUND MIDDLE BASIN OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PROFUSELY LEAKING FROM DRAIN PIPE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−17 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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