What is Visions's health inspection score?

Visions has a SafeDine safety score of 77 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Visions last inspected?

Visions was last inspected on July 1, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Visions have?

Visions has 47 total violations across 11 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Visions safe to eat at?

Visions has a good safety record with a score of 77/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Visions serve?

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

Official Health Record

Visions

Name: Visions
Address: 11901 S LOOMIS ST, Chicago, 60643
Rating: 77

11901 S LOOMIS ST, Chicago

Last inspected 10mo ago

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American•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 22% of american restaurants

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10 inspections

Last: Jul 1, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

30%

Clean Rate

4.7

Avg Violations

11 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-23

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-10 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-13 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

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.

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2022

2 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

12 basic

Aug

Jul 2023

1 inspections

Aug 2023

2 inspections

2 intermediate

10 basic

Aug

Aug 2024

1 inspections

Sep 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

5 basic

Sep

Oct 2024

1 inspections

4 basic

Jun 2025

1 inspections

Jun

Jul 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

8 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

4 Canvass2 Non-Inspection2 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint

Jul 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Med8 Basic

9 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED THE REAR LOADING DOOR AND THE FRONT SIDE DOOR AT THE SMALL BAR AREA WITH A GAP OF ABOUT 1/4. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACITIVITY.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE COOK TOP SURFACE OF THE STOVE, DEEP FRYERS AND FLAT TOP (UNDER) INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE OPENING AREAS OF ALL THE DEEP FRYER UNITS WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED ALL DRAINING IN THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS AND FLOOR DRAINS WITH A BUILD UP OF SOME SORT OF FOOD DEBRIS OR SLIME OF SOME SORT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED WALK IN COOLING UNIT AND WALK IN FREEZER UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, RUST AND DEBRIS ON THE SHELVING UNITS (RUSTING) AND THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND SHELVING IN BOTH UNITS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK JUST OUTSIDE OF THE ELECTRICAL ROOM WITH A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AND THE FIRST TOILET ROOM GOING TO THE BACK OF THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH A SPRAYING AERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BOTH UNITS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLOORS AND WALLS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE, DEBRIS AND POSSIBLE FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD OVER WALK IN COOLING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Base deductions−21 pts

Jun 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVERED PLATES BEING AIR DRIED ON RACK ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. RACK IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REWASH UTENSILS AND CLEAN RACK. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
1 SINK IN MENS ROOM VERY SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS THROUGHOUTIN NEED OF CLEANING AND ALL WATER REMOVED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
AIR VENT IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND WHITE SPOTS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−8 pts

Sep 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med5 Basic

7 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
FOUND FRONT BAR NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. LARGE LEAK AT P-TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAITAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30-40 FLIES AT SMALL BAR AREA. FLIES WERE IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ON WALLS AND CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITION SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

Basic (5)

−10 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED AN INCORRECT CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE. PREMISES HAD A WATER TESTING KIT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A QUAT TEST KIT TO BE USED WITH THE QUAT SANITIZER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVERED PLATES BEING AIR DRIED ON RACK ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. RACK IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REWASH UTENSILS AND CLEAN RACK. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
1 SINK IN MENS ROOM VERY SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS THROUGHOUTIN NEED OF CLEANING AND ALL WATER REMOVED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
AIR VENT IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND WHITE SPOTS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−25 pts

Aug 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEFROST FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN STORAGE AREAS, LOOSE BASEBOARDS AND OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS BEHIND ICE MACHINE, DAMAGED BASEBOARDS AND WALL TILES IN PREP AREA, OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN ALL AREAS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−6 pts

Aug 23

Canvass InspectionFail

2 Med7 Basic

9 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSRERVED OVER 60 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN ELECTRICAL ROOMS, 40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON WOODEN LEDGES AND FLOOR IN REAR BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF EXIT DOOR IN FROTN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEFROST FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ROLLING CARTS, SHELVING UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN STORAGE AREAS, LOOSE BASEBOARDS AND OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS BEHIND ICE MACHINE, DAMAGED BASEBOARDS AND WALL TILES IN PREP AREA, OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN ALL AREAS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES IN BAR AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR KITCHEN STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−24 pts

Jul 23

Canvass InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 22

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 High6 Basic

7 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. ENTIRE MEAT SLICER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
FOOD/LIQUOR STORAGE ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO ELEVATE WITH PROPER SHELVING AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INTERIOR CABINET OF ALL FRYERS AND BASIN OF UTILITY SINK NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE INOPERABLE AT HANDWASH SINK IN FRONT BAR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOOR IN LIQUOR STORAGE WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, RUSTY SURFACES. FLOOR IN BAR AREA IN MAIN BALLROOM UNFINISHED. INSTD TO REPAIR FLOOR SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOOR AND ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT PREMISES, AND WALLS SURROUNDING UTILITY SINK NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. RUBBER MATS IN BAR AREA NOT DRY, WET SURFACE UNDERNEATH. INSTD TO MAINTAIN CLEAN AND DRY AT ALL TIMES
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−22 pts

Aug 22

Complaint InspectionFail

1 High1 Med6 Basic

8 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. ENTIRE MEAT SLICER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40-50 FRUIT FLIES IN BOTH BAR AREAS ON-SITE AT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE, SANITIZE ALL AREAS, AND INFORM PEST CONTROL OF INFESTATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
FOOD/LIQUOR STORAGE ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO ELEVATE WITH PROPER SHELVING AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INTERIOR CABINET OF ALL FRYERS AND BASIN OF UTILITY SINK NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT HANDWASH SINK IN FRONT BAR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINATIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOOR AND ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHT OUT PREMISES, AND WALLS SURROUNDING UTILITY SINK NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. RUBBER MATS IN BAR AREA NOT DRY, WET SURFACE UNDERNEATH. INSTD TO MAINTAIN CLEAN AND DRY AT ALL TIMES
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOOR IN LIQUOR STORAGE WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, RUSTY SURFACES. FLOOR IN BAR AREA IN MAIN BALLROOM UNFINISHED. INSTD TO REPAIR FLOOR SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−27 pts

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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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