What is Eggsperience's health inspection score?

Eggsperience has a SafeDine safety score of 71 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Eggsperience last inspected?

Eggsperience was last inspected on February 4, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Eggsperience have?

Eggsperience has 26 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Eggsperience safe to eat at?

Eggsperience has a good safety record with a score of 71/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Eggsperience serve?

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

Official Health Record

Eggsperience

Name: Eggsperience
Address: 1230 W TAYLOR ST, Chicago, 60607
Rating: 71

1230 W TAYLOR ST, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 2/4/2025

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0Good

American•West Loop

Ranked #679 of 1000 in West LoopBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

7 inspections

Last: Feb 4, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

29%

Clean Rate

3.7

Avg Violations

16 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Facility conditionHigh Priority

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-29

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+31 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.

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2022

1 inspections

2 high priority

Jun

Jul 2022

1 inspections

Jul 2023

1 inspections

3 high priority

1 intermediate

3 basic

Jul

Jan 2024

1 inspections

3 high priority

4 basic

Feb 2024

2 inspections

4 high priority

6 basic

Feb

Feb 2025

1 inspections

Inspection History

7 records on file

3 Canvass2 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Complaint1 Recent Inspection

Feb 25

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Feb 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionNo Entry

2 High3 Basic

5 total2 risk factors

64/100inspection score

−26 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
2-102.14 OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, AND SERVED, SUCH AS (CHICKEN, HAMBURGERS, EGGS, ETC.) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
5-501.13 OBSERVED NO COMMERCIAL PICK UP OR COMMERCIAL DUMPSTERS ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, RACKS AND SHELVING WITH FLOUR, DUST, GREASE, DEAD INSECTS AND DIRT BUILD-UP THROUGHOUT. RECOMMENDED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−26 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Feb 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionNo Entry

2 High3 Basic

5 total2 risk factors

64/100inspection score

−26 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
2-102.14 OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, AND SERVED, SUCH AS (CHICKEN, HAMBURGERS, EGGS, ETC.) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
5-501.13 OBSERVED NO COMMERCIAL PICK UP OR COMMERCIAL DUMPSTERS ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, RACKS AND SHELVING WITH FLOUR, DUST, GREASE, DEAD INSECTS AND DIRT BUILD-UP THROUGHOUT. RECOMMENDED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−26 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Jan 24

Complaint InspectionFail

3 High4 Basic

7 total2 risk factors

52/100inspection score

−38 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, AND SERVED, SUCH AS (CHICKEN, HAMBURGERS, EGGS, ETC.) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SOAP/CLEANSER AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN HAND WASHING CLEANSER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED HAND WASHING CLEANSER DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED DISHWASHER NOT AUTOMATICALLY DISPENSING DETERGENTS AND SANITIZERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DISHWASHER TO DISPENSE DETERGENT AND SANITIZER PROPERLY. DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL RE-INSPECTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED NO COMMERCIAL PICK UP OR COMMERCIAL DUMPSTERS ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, RACKS AND SHELVING WITH FLOUR, DUST, GREASE, DEAD INSECTS AND DIRT BUILD-UP THROUGHOUT. RECOMMENDED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−38 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Jul 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 High1 Med3 Basic

7 total2 risk factors

49/100inspection score

−41 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (EGGS, SAUSAGES, GRAVY) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
9NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED−10
OBSERVED A FOOD EMPLOYEE ON THE COOK'S LINE HANDLING READY-TO-EAT FOOD (COOKED PANCAKES) WITH BARE HANDS. THE FOOD EMPLOYEE WAS GRABBING COOKED PANCAKES AND PLATING THEM WITH BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL READY-TO-EAT FOODS MUST BE HANDLED WITH SUITABLE UTENSILS OR GLOVES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED. ALL EMPLOYEES ON THE COOKS LINE PUT ON CLEAN GLOVES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SUGAR, FLOUR, ETC.) WITHOUT LABELS. MUST LABEL WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED THE VENTILATION FANS INSIDE THE WOMEN AND MENS WASHROOMS NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE WORKING MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE EACH WASHROOM.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED BURNED-OUT LIGHTS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE THE VENTILATION HOOD ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST REPLACE ALL BURNED-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
UNABLE TO LOCATE AND VERIFY FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON-SITE.

Base deductions−41 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Jul 22

Recent Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High

2 total1 risk factor

75/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PERSON ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED PINK MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−20 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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