What is Crushed BY Giant's health inspection score?

Crushed BY Giant has a SafeDine safety score of 86 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Crushed BY Giant last inspected?

Crushed BY Giant was last inspected on January 8, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Crushed BY Giant have?

Crushed BY Giant has 20 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Crushed BY Giant safe to eat at?

Yes, Crushed BY Giant has an excellent safety record with a score of 86/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Crushed BY Giant

Name: Crushed BY Giant
Address: 600 N MICHIGAN AVE, Chicago, 60611
Rating: 86

600 N MICHIGAN AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 1/8/2026

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0Excellent

Streeterville

Ranked #197 of 705 in Streeterville

Stable

6 inspections

Last: Jan 8, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

3.3

Avg Violations

3 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violationHigh Priority

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-14

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-6 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-2 pts

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

600 N MICHIGAN AVE, Chicago, IL 60611

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Jul

Aug 2023

1 inspections

2 basic

Apr 2024

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

2 basic

Apr

Mar 2025

2 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Jan 2026

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Jan

Inspection History

6 records on file

5 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Jan 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 High2 Basic

3 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON LOWER SIDES OF DISHMACHINE DRAIN BOARDS. MUST CLEAN LOWER SIDES OF DISHMACHINE DRAINBOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK (BY SLICER) RIGHT SIDE SPLASH GUARD LOOSE. MUST REATTACH SPLASH GUARD TO SAID HANDWASH SINK.

Base deductions−14 pts

Mar 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES IN DISH AREA INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, AROUND AND UNDER DISH MACHINE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−6 pts

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED PEST CONTROL REPORTS FROM: 07/27/2020, 09/20/21, 03/29/23, 1/9/2024. NO 2025 SERVICE REPORTS. ALL RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS MUST MAINTAIN A LOGBOOK WHICH SHALL BE KEPT FOR A PERIOD OF TWELVE (12) MONTHS AND INCLUDE A COPY OF THE SERVICE TICKETS AND THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY?S ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC (IDPH) HEALTH LICENSE NUMBER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(C).

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES IN DISH AREA INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, AROUND AND UNDER DISH MACHINE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−11 pts

Apr 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High1 Med2 Basic

5 total

71/100inspection score

−29 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

29COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP−10
OBSERVED NO VARIANCE/HACCP PLAN APPROVAL ON SITE FOR CURING & VACUUM SEALING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL WEIGHT 10LBS, OF SLICED CURED BEEF PRODUCT IN FRONT PREP, IN WALK-IN COOLER: 15 POUNDS COOKED BEEF IN REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING WITHOUT USE BY DATE, 20 POUNDS OF RAW BEEF IN CURING SOLUTION WITHOUT USE BY DATE WITH A TOTAL VALUE OF $550.00 INSTRUCTED SITE NOT TO USE VACUUM SEAL MACHINE. INFORMED SITE THAT TO USE SAID MACHINE, A HACCP PLAN/VARIANCE MUST BE OBTAINED BY CDPH. MACHINE TAGGED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED SITE NOT TO USE MACHINE NOR VACUUM SEAL FOODS UNTIL HACCP PLAN/VARIANCE IS SUBMITTED TO CDPH AND APPROVAL GRANTED FROM CDPDH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
32VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS−10
OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS IN FACILITY NOTED REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING OF CURED, COOKED/MARINATED MEATS(SEE VIOLATION 29) ALL STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT DOCUMENTATION AND PROCEDURES MUST BE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED BY CDPH BEFORE PERFORMING SUCH SPECIALIZED FOOD PROCESSES. MUST BE MAINTAINED.TAGGED UNIT, INCLUDING PACKAGING MATERIAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION COMBINED WITH VIOLATION #29

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN & BEEF) NOT PROPERLY DATED, STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT.MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL WEIGHT 15 POUNDS TOTAL VALUE $50.00 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED IN FRONT PREP LEAKING FACET IN ONE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS.

Base deductions−29 pts

Aug 23

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED YEAST BUILDUP ON FLOOR NEAR LIQUOR AND STORAGE AREA. INSTUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN SAID AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MOPS STORED INSIDE OF MOP BUCKETS WITH WATER, INTRUCTED TO PLACE IN POSITION THAT ALLOWS THEM TO AIR DRY WITHOUT SOILING EQUIPMENT, OR SUPPLIES.

Base deductions−4 pts

Jul 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
Bulk food containers not labeled, salt, sugar... instructed to label and maintain.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
food handler not wearing hair restraints, instructed to wear.
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
clogged drain line for soda gun holder at bar, instructed to repair and maintain.

Base deductions−9 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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