What is Tempesta Market's health inspection score?

Tempesta Market 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 Tempesta Market last inspected?

Tempesta Market was last inspected on June 1, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Tempesta Market have?

Tempesta Market has 23 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Tempesta Market safe to eat at?

Tempesta Market has a good safety record with a score of 75/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Tempesta Market serve?

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

Official Health Record

Tempesta Market

Name: Tempesta Market
Address: 1372 W GRAND AVE, Chicago, 60642
Rating: 75

1372 W GRAND AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 6/1/2026

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0Good

American•Noble Square

Ranked #21 of 43 in Noble SquareBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Declining

8 inspections

Last: Jun 1, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

25%

Clean Rate

2.9

Avg Violations

This month

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Food labeling

Food not properly labeled or dated

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-22

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-14 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-8 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 78/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (75/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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.

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2022

2 inspections

5 high priority

1 basic

Aug

Aug 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

Mar 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

1 basic

Mar

Apr 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

May 2025

1 inspections

May

Jul 2025

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 basic

Jun 2026

1 inspections

5 intermediate

Jun

Inspection History

8 records on file

4 Canvass2 Complaint2 Canvass Re-Inspection

Jun 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

5 Med

5 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−5
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−5
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−5
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−5

Base deductions−25 pts

Jul 25

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High1 Basic

3 total1 risk factor

73/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( deli meat, chicken...) Instructed to obtain, Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
No hot or cold running water at front prep area hand wash sink, water is turned off due to excessive leak. Instructed manager to provide good working hand wash facilities at all prep stations. Priority violation 7-38-030(c).

Basic (1)

−2 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
Deli cups not air dried after washing and stacking, Instructed to air all multi-use utensil.

Base deductions−22 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

May 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
OBSERVED TCS FOODS (SAUCES AND DRESSINGS MADE ONSITE) STORED PAST THE 7-DAY MAXIMUM USE BY DATE INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL TCS FOODS WITH THE EXPIRATION DATE NOT TO EXCEED 7 DAYS WITH THE PREP DATE BEING USED AS DAY 1 AND DISCARD ANY FOODS WHICH ARE NOT USED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC−2
THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM 2024 WAS NOT POSTED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT IN THE PUBLIC VIEW. A SUMMARY REPORT WAS POSTED FROM 2023 IN THE FRONT DOORWAY. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN THE PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−9 pts

Mar 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High2 Med1 Basic

4 total1 risk factor

73/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT WITH THEIR ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED PREPACKAGED FOODS STORED IN THE DISPLAY COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH NAME AND ADDRESS OF MANUFACTURER AND NET CONTENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS PROPERLY.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF INGREDIENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED SEVERAL FEMALE FOOD-HANDLING EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING FOOD. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD-HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

Base deductions−22 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Aug 23

Complaint InspectionPass

1 High1 Basic

2 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FRONT DELI/COFFEE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON DOOR OF PREP COOLER LOCATED OPPOSITE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Base deductions−12 pts

Aug 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 22

Canvass InspectionFail

5 High1 Basic

6 total2 risk factors

38/100inspection score

−52 pts

High Priority (5)

−50 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (SANDWICHES) ARE SERVED. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
NO CLEAN UP KIT OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
9NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED−10
OBSERVED TWO FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING SANDWICHES, CUTTING SANDWICHES AND BREAD, AND GARNISHING FOOD ITEMS WITHOUT GLOVES.FOOD HANDLERS MUST ALWAYS HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS WITH GLOVES. PRIORITY. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
HANDWASHING SINK NEAR STANDING FREEZERS AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE. CART FULL OF VEGETABLES BLOCKING ACCESS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT INSIDE WASHBOWL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED BELOW
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NO PAPERTOWELS AT HANDWASHING SINK NEAR STANDING FREEZERS AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT DATED 04/23/2019 NOT CORRECTED: #37 MUST LABEL COOKIES SOLD AT FRONT COUNTER AND DESSERTS SOLD IN REACH IN COOLERS, WITH INGREDIENTS, NAME AND PLACE OF MANUFACTURER, PACKER OR DISTRIBUTOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. #47 MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP COOLERS IN REAR PREP AREA. Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and SANITIZED, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−52 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 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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