What is Minghin ON Grant Park's health inspection score?

Minghin ON Grant Park has a SafeDine safety score of 75 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Minghin ON Grant Park last inspected?

Minghin ON Grant Park was last inspected on May 21, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Minghin ON Grant Park have?

Minghin ON Grant Park has 37 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Minghin ON Grant Park safe to eat at?

Minghin ON Grant Park has a good safety record with a score of 75/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Minghin ON Grant Park

Name: Minghin ON Grant Park
Address: 333 E BENTON PL, Chicago, 60601
Rating: 75

333 E BENTON PL, Chicago

Last inspected 10mo ago

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Ranked #443 of 865 in The Loop

Stable

6 inspections

Last: May 21, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

6.2

Avg Violations

11 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-25

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-6 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-7 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+5 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

333 E BENTON PL, Chicago, IL 60601

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Violation Timeline

Dec 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

8 basic

Dec

Sep 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

1 basic

May 2024

2 inspections

3 high priority

8 basic

May

May 2025

2 inspections

3 intermediate

8 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

2 Canvass Re-Inspection4 Canvass

May 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE OF FRONT ENTRANCE REVOLVING DOOR OF FACILITY. OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE AND SIDES OF EASTSIDE DOCK DOOR IN PARKING GARAGE, OBSERVED NORTHSIDE PARKING GARAGE EXIT DOOR LEFT OPEN AND OBSERVED LARGE GAP AT BASE OF NORTHSIDE PARKING GARAGE ENTRANCE DOOR(ALL SAID PARKING GARAGE DOORS ARE ON THE LEVEL ABOVE DRY STORAGE AREA INSIDE SAID PARKING GARAGE). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19: OBSERVED RUST ON ONE GREEN SHELVING UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE SHELVING UNIT, NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF A CORRISON RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.11: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN TILES THROUGHOUT ALL OF REAR PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT IN BETWEEN TILES WHERE GROUT IS MISSING THROUGHOUT ALL OF REAR PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−9 pts

May 25

Canvass InspectionFail

2 Med6 Basic

8 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE OF FRONT ENTRANCE REVOLVING DOOR OF FACILITY. OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE AND SIDES OF EASTSIDE DOCK DOOR IN PARKING GARAGE, OBSERVED NORTHSIDE PARKING GARAGE EXIT DOOR LEFT OPEN AND OBSERVED LARGE GAP AT BASE OF NORTHSIDE PARKING GARAGE ENTRANCE DOOR(ALL SAID PARKING GARAGE DOORS ARE ON THE LEVEL ABOVE DRY STORAGE AREA INSIDE SAID PARKING GARAGE). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED OVER 100 RAT DROPPINGS IN DRY STORAGE AREA LOCATED IN PARKING GARAGE ON FLOOR L1. OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS SUCH AS CONDIMENTS, NOODLES AND CANNED GOODS STORED IN GATED AREA OF DRY STORAGE LOCATED IN PARKING GARAGE ON FLOOR L1 AN OBSERVED FORTUNE COOKIES, BOXES OF PLASTIC CONTAINERS OF UNUSED COOKING OIL AND SINGLE USE CONTAINERS STORED IN OPEN AREA OF DRY STORAGE AREA LOCATED IN PARKING GARAGE ON FLOOR LEVEL 1.(NOTE AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED EXIT DOOR OF PARKING GARAGE ON FLOOR L2 UP AND OPEN, THERE IS A RAMP THAT LEADS FROM FLOOR L2 TO FLOOR L1. THERE IS ALSO AT LEAST A SIX INCH OPENING ON THE GARAGE ENTRANCE DOOR. THE GARAGE EXIT DOOR REMAINING OPEN AND SIX INCH OPENING ON GARAGE ENTRANCE DOOR WILL ALLOW PEST TO ENTER FACILITY.) INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY IN FACILITY, REMOVE RAT DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREA RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 5/13/2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RUST ON GREEN SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE SHELVING UNITS, NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF A CORRISON RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED BAGS AND CARDBOARD ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GROUND SURROUNDING DUMPSTER AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN TILES THROUGHOUT ALL OF REAR PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT IN BETWEEN TILES WHERE GROUT IS MISSING THROUGHOUT ALL OF REAR PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FILTERS IN HOODS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FILTERS IN HOODS AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED FOR ONE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2594494 DATED 05/13/2024 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON THE HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE DISHWASHING AREA NEXT TO THE COMPARTMENT SINK. THE DRAIN BOARD IS LOCATED DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON THE RIGHT OF THE HANDWASHING SINK TO PROTECT EQUIPMENT AND OR UTENSILS FROM CONTAMINATION.

Base deductions−22 pts

May 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 High3 Basic

4 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED A SMALL BUILD UP OF A BLACKLIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO SCHEDULE A CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE DISH WASHING AREA NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. DRAIN BOARD LOCATED DIRECTLY NEXT TO HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON THE RIGHT OF HANDWASHING SINK TO PROTECT EQUIPMENT AND OR UTENSILS FROM CONTAMINATION.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD RESIDUE ON THE SHELVING AND SOIL ACCUMULATION ON THE FAN GUARDS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SHELVING AND FAN GUARDS AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED MISSING LID FOR TRASH CAN INSIDE OF FAR LEFT WOMENS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID FOR WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.

Base deductions−16 pts

May 24

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High5 Basic

7 total

70/100inspection score

−30 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED A SMALL BUILD-UP OF A BLACK LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO SCHEDULE A CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED DISH MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. OBSERVED FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE AT 150F. MUST PROVIDES A MINIMUM FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 180F TO SANITIZE UTENSILS IN THE DISH MACHINE PROPERLY. THE HEATER WAS TURNED ON, AND THE OPERATOR RESTORED THE FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE TO 182F DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON THE HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE DISHWASHING AREA NEXT TO THE COMPARTMENT SINK. THE DRAIN BOARD IS LOCATED DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON THE RIGHT OF THE HANDWASHING SINK TO PROTECT EQUIPMENT AND OR UTENSILS FROM CONTAMINATION.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE FOR THE SANITIZER (BLEACH) BEING USED FOR SANITIZING AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF A SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD RESIDUE ON THE SHELVING AND SOIL ACCUMULATION ON THE FAN GUARDS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SHELVING AND FAN GUARDS AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED MISSING LID FOR TRASH CAN INSIDE OF FAR LEFT WOMENS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID FOR WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED WET MOPS STORED IN THE UTILITY AREA'S BUCKETS AND HALLWAY TOWARDS THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.

Base deductions−30 pts

Sep 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High2 Med1 Basic

4 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
No hand soap provide at employee's restroom hand wash sink, instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
Food is prepared on site and held for more than 24 hours without discard date. Found a container 3 lbs of cooked duck and 6 lbs of cooked chicken with no use by date. instructed manager to date all cooked food items. priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5

Basic (1)

−2 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
Shelves and counters not clean through out kitchen, food debris and grease build-up. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Base deductions−22 pts

Dec 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High2 Med8 Basic

11 total1 risk factor

59/100inspection score

−36 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED (SUCH AS CHICKEN AND BEEF). CERTIFIED MANAGER CHAO MING WU ARRIVED ON SITE 30 MINUTES AFTER INSPECTION HAD STARTED. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED/SERVED. INSTRUCTED MUST POST A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOOD ITEMS COOKED PASTA, FRIED CHICKEN IN CONTAINERS IN WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE LABELS (NOT TO EXCEED 7 DAYS) ON ALL FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER CORRECTED ON SITE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED PEPPER, TARO POWDER, ALMOND POWDER, SALT AND SUGAR OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN STAINLESS STEEL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AND ALSO 4TH FLOOR DRY STOREAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE PLASTIC BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BAR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED 1 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB AT THE MAIN PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−36 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 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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