What is Armand's Victory Tap's health inspection score?

Armand's Victory Tap has a SafeDine safety score of 93 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Armand's Victory Tap last inspected?

Armand's Victory Tap was last inspected on July 17, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Armand's Victory Tap have?

Armand's Victory Tap has 45 total violations across 10 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Armand's Victory Tap safe to eat at?

Yes, Armand's Victory Tap has an excellent safety record with a score of 93/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Armand's Victory Tap serve?

Armand's Victory Tap serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Armand's Victory Tap

Name: Armand's Victory Tap
Address: 1416 S MICHIGAN AVE, Chicago, 60605
Rating: 93

1416 S MICHIGAN AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 8mo ago

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0Excellent

American•South Loop

Ranked #57 of 289 in South LoopBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

10 inspections

Last: Jul 17, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

50%

Clean Rate

4.5

Avg Violations

9 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Food labeling

Food not properly labeled or dated

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-7

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-2 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+8 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

100

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

1416 S MICHIGAN AVE, Chicago, IL 60605

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Violation Timeline

Mar 2023

3 inspections

6 high priority

4 intermediate

12 basic

Mar

Oct 2023

1 inspections

3 intermediate

3 basic

Jul 2024

1 inspections

2 intermediate

9 basic

Jul

May 2025

1 inspections

Jun 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

4 basic

Jun

Jul 2025

2 inspections

Inspection History

10 records on file

1 Complaint Re-Inspection2 Non-Inspection4 Complaint2 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Jul 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 25

Complaint InspectionFail

1 High1 Med4 Basic

6 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER OF BUTTER AND BREAD CRUMBS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER 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 (4)

−8 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO WORKING TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE/GAUGE FOR THE WASH AND SANITIZING CYCLES OF HIGH TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INTERIOR OF FRYERS WITH GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINATIN.

Base deductions−23 pts

Jun 25

Complaint InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 25

Complaint InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Med9 Basic

11 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
LARGE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS FOUND IN THE REAR PREP AREA NOT LABELED WITH NAME OF INGREDIENT. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED UNDERNEATH, 1/2" GAP NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTED TO KEEP OUT RODENTS/INSECTS. MAINTAIN SAME.

Basic (9)

−18 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
ICE SCOOP IN BAR NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN THE ICE HANDLE UP OR IN A CLEAN/SANITIZED BIN. MAINTAIN SAME.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE. MUST MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WHITE PANEL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INTERIOR OF FRYERS WITH GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
REAR HAND SINK LEAKS AT THE PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
THE INDIVIDUAL TRASH RECEPTACLES IN EACH STALLS IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM NEEDS LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH RECEPTACLES WITH LIDS AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
THE INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN THE BAR, BASEMENT AND 1ST FL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, DIRT, GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR IS DAMAGED/MISSING FLOOR TILES AND NEED TO BE REGROUTED. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
VENTILATION PANELS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEEDS TO BE CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−28 pts

Oct 23

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 Med3 Basic

6 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
3-501.18 OBSERVED A LARGE CONTAINER OF COOKED MEATBALLS IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITH A DISCARD DATE STICKER OF 10/23/23. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD PREPARED/REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS AFTER 7 DAYS OF PREPARATION, DAY 1 BEING THE DATE THE TCS FOODS WERE PREPARED AND ONLY PROVIDE THE DISCARD DATE ON THE CONTAINERS OF ALL TCS FOODS THAT ARE PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN A REFRIGERATION UNIT. CHEF DISCARDED SAID TCS FOOD DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12 OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF DRY STORAGE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-501.112 OBSERVED ABOUT 10 DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR BY THE DRINK PREP AREA IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE CEILING IN BETWEEN CEILING TILES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS AND SANITIZE THE AREA.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED MINOR ACCUMULATED DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYERS AND IN BETWEEN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS IN BETWEEN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE, AND OBSERVED MISSING TILES UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT IS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−21 pts

Mar 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 High6 Basic

9 total2 risk factors

48/100inspection score

−42 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (BEEF) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (BEEF) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REMOVE STAINS.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
4-904.11 OBSERVED GLASSWARE NOT INVERTED AT THE CUSTOMER DINING TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO PROTECT ALL GLASSWARE FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AT ALL TIMES.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK DEATTACHED FROM THE WALL AND IN NEED OF RECAULKING. OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED BY THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAKE ALL SAID SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−42 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Mar 23

Canvass InspectionFail

3 High4 Med6 Basic

13 total2 risk factors

28/100inspection score

−62 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. INSTRUCTED AN ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER RETRIEVED AND POSTED HIS ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. INSTRUCTED AN ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER RETRIEVED AND POSTED HIS ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REMOVE STAINS.

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

28TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED−5
7-102.11 OBSERVED NO COMMON NAME LABEL FOR TOXIC CHEMICALS STORED IN SPRAY BOTTLES LOCATED BEHIND THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL TOXIC CHEMICALS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-015.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND SHELVES BY THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE SMALL FLIES ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-501.112 OBSERVED A DEAD COCKROACH UNDER THE SHELF LOCATED NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-501.111 OBSERVED NO UP TO DATE PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORT AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(C).

Basic (6)

−12 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
4-904.11 OBSERVED GLASSWARE NOT INVERTED AT THE CUSTOMER DINING TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO PROTECT ALL GLASSWARE FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AT ALL TIMES.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK DEATTACHED FROM THE WALL AND IN NEED OF RECAULKING. OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED BY THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAKE ALL SAID SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−62 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Mar 23

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

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Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

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