What is Sleep Walk's health inspection score?

Sleep Walk has a SafeDine safety score of 73 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Sleep Walk last inspected?

Sleep Walk was last inspected on November 21, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Sleep Walk have?

Sleep Walk has 18 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Sleep Walk safe to eat at?

Sleep Walk has a good safety record with a score of 73/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Sleep Walk

Name: Sleep Walk
Address: 1844 S BLUE ISLAND AVE, Chicago, 60608
Rating: 73

1844 S BLUE ISLAND AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 11/21/2025

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0Good

Pilsen

Stable

4 inspections

Last: Nov 21, 2025

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

4.5

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-27

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-13 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-4 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

1844 S BLUE ISLAND AVE, Chicago, IL 60608

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2022

2 inspections

3 high priority

3 intermediate

3 basic

Jun

Oct 2025

1 inspections

2 high priority

3 basic

Nov 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 basic

Nov

Inspection History

4 records on file

2 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Complaint1 Canvass

Nov 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 High3 Basic

4 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WHITE PANEL WITH PINKISH AND BLACKISH SUBSTANCES ON IT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
MALE FOOD HANDLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ARE NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL PERSONS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS WEAR HAIR/BEARD RESTRAINTS. MAINTAIN SAME.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT AND IN THE CORNERS ON THE FIRST FLOOR WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

Base deductions−16 pts

Oct 25

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High3 Basic

5 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN USE AND NOT SANITIZING (0PPM CHLORINE). INSTRUCTED TO SANITIZE THE UTENSILS INSIDE OF THE DISH MACHINE IN THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK (200 PPM QAC). UNIT WAS TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WHITE PANEL WITH PINKISH AND BLACKISH SUBSTANCES ON IT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
MALE FOOD HANDLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ARE NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL PERSONS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS WEAR HAIR/BEARD RESTRAINTS. MAINTAIN SAME.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT AND IN THE CORNERS ON THE FIRST FLOOR WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

Base deductions−26 pts

Jun 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15 OBSERVED IMPROPER AIR GAP AT THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, PIPE MUST MAINTAIN 6 INCHES OF SPACE FOR ADEQUATE AIR GAP. ICE ALSO COMING OUT OF THE PIPE INTO THE FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE AIR GAP AND REMOVE ICE FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jun 22

Canvass InspectionFail

3 High3 Med2 Basic

8 total2 risk factors

41/100inspection score

−49 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
2-101.11 OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE (AT THE BEGINNING OF THE INSPECTION) WITHOUT A VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
2-101.11 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER NOT ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (MILK, CHORIZO TACOS) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
4-501.114 OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING, AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION SANITIZER CONCENTRATION WAS AT 10PPM. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROPERLY SANITIZE AT 50PPM-100PPM AT ALL TIMES. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-601.11 OBSERVED PREPACKAGED DESSERTS FOR SALE AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER WITHOUT A LABEL CONTAINING THE BUSINESS NAME, BUSINESS ADDRESS, INGREDIENTS OR ANY ALLERGENS (IF APPLICABLE). OBSERVED PREPACKAGED TACOS FOR SALE AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER WITHOUT PROPER LABELS IDENTIFYING SOURCE AND INGREDIENTS. MANAGER STATES TACOS ARE DELIVERED EVERY MORNING FROM ANOTHER FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR ALL PREPACKAGED ITEMS.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-501.111 OBSERVED LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LIVE SPIDERS IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA, AND ABOUT 25 LIVE FLYING INSECTS LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA BY THE FRONT WINDOW ABOVE THE PLANTS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE INSECT 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 AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEAD INSECTS ON THE GROUND LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15 OBSERVED IMPROPER AIR GAP AT THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, PIPE MUST MAINTAIN 6 INCHES OF SPACE FOR ADEQUATE AIR GAP. ICE ALSO COMING OUT OF THE PIPE INTO THE FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE AIR GAP AND REMOVE ICE FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST AND DIRT DEBRIS ON THE GROUND THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT, ON THE LOWER SHELVES BEHIND THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER AND BEHIND THE OVENS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Base deductions−49 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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