What is Ontario Street Owner, Llc's health inspection score?

Ontario Street Owner, Llc has a SafeDine safety score of 85 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Ontario Street Owner, Llc last inspected?

Ontario Street Owner, Llc was last inspected on November 7, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Ontario Street Owner, Llc have?

Ontario Street Owner, Llc has 17 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Ontario Street Owner, Llc safe to eat at?

Yes, Ontario Street Owner, Llc has an excellent safety record with a score of 85/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Ontario Street Owner, Llc serve?

Ontario Street Owner, Llc serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Ontario Street Owner, Llc

Name: Ontario Street Owner, Llc
Address: 243 E ONTARIO ST, Chicago, 60611
Rating: 85

243 E ONTARIO ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 11/7/2025

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0Excellent

American•Streeterville

Ranked #214 of 705 in StreetervilleBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Nov 7, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

3.4

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

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

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-15

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-6 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+21 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

243 E ONTARIO ST, Chicago, IL 60611

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2023

2 inspections

1 high priority

8 basic

Oct

Jul 2024

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 basic

Oct 2025

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

2 basic

Oct

Nov 2025

1 inspections

Inspection History

5 records on file

2 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Canvass

Nov 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 25

Canvass InspectionFail

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
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AND ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ARE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED ICE MACHINES ON THE 3RD AND 19TH FLOOR WITH A BLACKISH PINK BUILD UP ON INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM FOOD THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR MEASURING HOT AND COLD TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER CAPABLE OF MEASURING BOTH HOT AND COLD FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED 4 DISH MACHINES WITH NO DETERGENT HOOKED UP. BOTTLES OF DETERGENT WERE EMPTY. WAREWASH SOLUTION SHALL CONTAIN DETERGENT OR SOAP. MANAGER REPLACED DETERGENT AT EACH DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER WITH DEBRIS BUILD UP ON SHELVING AND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−29 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High1 Basic

3 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINKS NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED AT PREP HANDSINK (63F), AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS HANDSINK (72F). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. SERVICE TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE AND NOW ALL SINKS ARE MAINTAINED BETWEEN 102F - 105F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN 2ND FLOOR PREP AND 3RD FLOOR PREP WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK & AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. FACILITY ENGINEER ON SITE CLEANING AND SANTIZING ICE MACHINE DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
NOTED HANDWASHING SINK ON 19TH FLOOR PREP KITCHEN LEAKING AND SLOW DRAINING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−22 pts

Oct 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF 2 DOOR FREEXER IN PREP AREA AS WELL AS UNDERNEATH COFFEE/TEA SERVICE COUNTER IN GRAB AND GO AREA OF PREMISE. INSTURCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING. 1ST FLOOR PREP THROUGHOUT, BAR UNDERNEATH ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT, WALK IN COOLER AND PANTRY PREP. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN FLOORS FREE OF EXCESS DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS

Base deductions−4 pts

Oct 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High6 Basic

7 total1 risk factor

73/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING BREAKFAST SANDWICHES, MILK, DAIRY CREAMER, LEAFY GREENS, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CFM ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES WITHOUT EFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS AND KITCHENWARE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND HAVE READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF 2 DOOR FREEXER IN PREP AREA AS WELL AS UNDERNEATH COFFEE/TEA SERVICE COUNTER IN GRAB AND GO AREA OF PREMISE. INSTURCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
SEE VIOLATION #60
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING. 1ST FLOOR PREP THROUGHOUT, BAR UNDERNEATH ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT, WALK IN COOLER AND PANTRY PREP. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN FLOORS FREE OF EXCESS DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2552890 ON MARCH 15, 2022.VIOLATION STATES " Chipped/stained walls behind 1st floor kitchen prep tables, behind dish washing 3-comp sink and clean utensils shelf. instructed to install a durable smooth surface that's easily cleanable". INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−22 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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