What is The Gray's health inspection score?

The Gray 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 The Gray last inspected?

The Gray was last inspected on November 4, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does The Gray have?

The Gray has 33 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is The Gray safe to eat at?

Yes, The Gray 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 The Gray serve?

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

Official Health Record

The Gray

Name: The Gray
Address: 39 S LA SALLE ST, Chicago, 60603
Rating: 87

39 S LA SALLE ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 11/4/2025

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0Excellent

American•The Loop

Ranked #172 of 865 in The LoopBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

7 inspections

Last: Nov 4, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

14%

Clean Rate

4.7

Avg Violations

5 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

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

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

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+6 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

39 S LA SALLE ST, Chicago, IL 60603

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Violation Timeline

Dec 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

5 basic

Dec

Nov 2023

1 inspections

2 high priority

4 intermediate

4 basic

Dec 2023

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

2 basic

Dec

Sep 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

Aug 2025

1 inspections

Aug

Oct 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

6 basic

Nov 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Nov

Inspection History

7 records on file

2 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Canvass1 Non-Inspection1 Complaint

Nov 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-305.11: OBSERVED NO LIDS/COVERS FOR THREE ICE BINS IN BOLEO BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS/COVERS FOR ICE BINS IN BOLEO BAR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE IN ICE BINS DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT EXPOSURE TO SPLASHES, DUST OR OTHER CONTAMINATION
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.11: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT COOKLINE OF BOLEO PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPLACE MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT COOKLINE OF BOLEO PREP AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

Base deductions−4 pts

Oct 25

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med6 Basic

8 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BOLEO BAR IMPROPERLY SANTIZING AT A CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM CHLORINE.CORRECTED ON SITE 'HELD FOR INSPECTION' TAG PLACED ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BOLEO BAR. INSTRUCTED ONCE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BOLEO BAR HAS BEEN REPAIRED AND IS SANITIZING AT A MINIMUM CONCENTRATION OF 50PPM CHLORINE E-MAIL FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG TO REQUEST TAG REMOVAL PRIOR TO USING UNIT.( NOTE: LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BOLEO BAR NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION.) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. CORRECTED ON SITE, DISCLOSURE ADDED TO MENU BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. DISCLOSURE STATES ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED NO LIDS/COVERS FOR THREE ICE BINS IN BOLEO BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS/COVERS FOR ICE BINS IN BOLEO BAR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE IN ICE BINS DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT EXPOSURE TO SPLASHES, DUST OR OTHER CONTAMINATION
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
UNABLE TO VERIFY EXISTENCE OF GREASE TRAP IN BOLEO. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A GREASE TRAP SO THAT IT SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN STALLS IN 15TH FLOOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND ALL GENDER WASHROOM. OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN STALLS TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT OF WINDOW IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND ALL GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN STALLS IN SECOND FLOOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND ALL GENDER WASHROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS. CORRECTED ON SITE COVERED RECEPTACLES PROVIDED FOR ALL STALLS IN 15TH FLOOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND ALL GENDER WASHROOM BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED GREASE OF GROUND IN FRONT OF GREASE CONTAINER IN DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED A STORAGE AREA AND ENCLOSURE FOR REFUSE, RECYCABLES OR RETURNABLES SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND CLEAN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT COOKLINE OF BOLEO PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPLACE MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT COOKLINE OF BOLEO PREP AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING PROVIDED FOR ONE EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.

Base deductions−27 pts

Aug 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 24

Complaint InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED FOIL BEING USED AS A LINER ON THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE FRONT PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL SO THAT SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Base deductions−2 pts

Dec 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 High1 Med2 Basic

5 total

71/100inspection score

−29 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A SLIGHT BROWNISH SUBSTANCE AROUD THE ICE MAKER IN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12 OBSERVED SOME DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, REFRIGERATION UNITS AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Base deductions−29 pts

Nov 23

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High4 Med4 Basic

10 total

52/100inspection score

−48 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A SLIGHT BROWNISH SUBSTANCE AROUD THE ICE MAKER IN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE (WITH FOOTNOTE) OR REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW SUCH AS TUNA TARTARE, NEW YORK STRIP STEAK AND SALMON. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE (WITH FOOTNOTE) AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
28TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED−5
7-202.11 OBSERVED THE FACILITY PLACING FLY TRAPS THAT CONTAIN PESTICIDES, BEHIND THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ONLY ALLOW PEST CONTROL TO ADMINISTER ALL PESTICIDES IN ALL FOOD PREP/BAR AREAS. MANAGER REMOVED SAID FLY TRAPS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-015.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12 OBSERVED SOME DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLIES ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

Basic (4)

−8 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
3-304.12 OBSERVED A CUTTING KNIFE BEING STORED BETWEEN PREP COOLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS STORE KNIVES PROPERLY.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
4-904.11 OBSERVED TABLES BEING PRE-SET IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL GLASSWARE OR DO NOT PRE-SET TABLES OR SET TABLES UPON CUSTOMER ARRIVAL.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, REFRIGERATION UNITS AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Base deductions−48 pts

Dec 22

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med5 Basic

7 total1 risk factor

70/100inspection score

−25 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). 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 (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED CORN PUFF OUT OF THE ORIGINAL 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 (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED PLATES STORED FACING UP ON RACK IN BOLEO AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMEPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED 1 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN 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−25 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

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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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