What is Boxcar Betty's's health inspection score?

Boxcar Betty's has a SafeDine safety score of 98 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Boxcar Betty's last inspected?

Boxcar Betty's was last inspected on February 23, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Boxcar Betty's have?

Boxcar Betty's has 10 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Boxcar Betty's safe to eat at?

Yes, Boxcar Betty's has an excellent safety record with a score of 98/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Boxcar Betty's serve?

Boxcar Betty's serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Boxcar Betty's

Name: Boxcar Betty's
Address: 500 W MADISON ST, Chicago, 60661
Rating: 98

500 W MADISON ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 2/23/2026

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0Excellent

American•West Loop

Ranked #61 of 1000 in West LoopBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

7 inspections

Last: Feb 23, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

29%

Clean Rate

1.4

Avg Violations

2 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Food labeling

Food not properly labeled or dated

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-2

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+3 pts

100

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

500 W MADISON ST, Chicago, IL 60661

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2022

2 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

3 basic

Jul

Mar 2023

2 inspections

1 intermediate

Apr 2024

1 inspections

2 basic

Apr

Apr 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

Feb 2026

1 inspections

Feb

Inspection History

7 records on file

5 Canvass2 Canvass Re-Inspection

Feb 26

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
Bulk food container ( salt ) not labeled, Instructed to label and maintain.

Base deductions−5 pts

Apr 24

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
Old food stickers not removed off utensils during washing, instructed to remove.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
Loose wires noted on flour sifters, instructed to use sound utensils.

Base deductions−4 pts

Mar 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 PEST INSPECTIONS A YEAR, AND THE REPORTS MUST BE MAINTAINED IN THE LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND PEST INSPECTION REPORTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−5 pts

Jul 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
FOUND ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jul 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High1 Med2 Basic

5 total1 risk factor

66/100inspection score

−29 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 53F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND NOT USE REACH IN COOLER. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. REACH IN COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL THE WALK IN COOLER IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE FOR 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, CHEESE, COLESLAW) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN REACH IN AND PREP COOLER DURING THE INSPECTION; 5LBS LBS OF CHICKEN AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 53 F- 58F, INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS . INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINNIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
FOUND NO RUNNING WATER AT 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP WHEN HOT WATER KNOB IS TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
FOUND ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

Base deductions−29 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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