What is The Frontier's health inspection score?

The Frontier has a SafeDine safety score of 75 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was The Frontier last inspected?

The Frontier was last inspected on February 6, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does The Frontier have?

The Frontier has 39 total violations across 12 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is The Frontier safe to eat at?

The Frontier has a good safety record with a score of 75/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

The Frontier

Name: The Frontier
Address: 1072 N MILWAUKEE AVE, Chicago, 60642
Rating: 75

1072 N MILWAUKEE AVE, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 2/6/2025

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0Good

Chicago

Ranked #995 of 1000 in Chicago

Improving

10 inspections

Last: Feb 6, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

30%

Clean Rate

3.9

Avg Violations

14 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

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

-25

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-5 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-4 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+23 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

1072 N MILWAUKEE AVE, Chicago, IL 60642

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

8 basic

Nov

Aug 2023

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

4 basic

Oct 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

Oct

Jun 2024

2 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Jul 2024

1 inspections

2 basic

Jul

Jan 2025

2 inspections

3 high priority

4 intermediate

6 basic

Feb 2025

1 inspections

Feb

Inspection History

10 records on file

2 Complaint Re-Inspection2 Complaint1 Canvass Re-Inspection2 Canvass2 Non-Inspection1 Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection

Feb 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionFail

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-501.111 OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE COCKROACHES ON TOP OF AND INSIDE OF THE ELECTRICAL CONTROL BOX ON TOP OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH GREASE DEPOSITS INSIDE OF THEM. CLEAN THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE INCLUDING ALL HOSES WITH GREASE DEPOSITS. CLEAN THE CAN OPENER BLADE AND HOUSING LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.11 SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS IN THE WALLS OF THE BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA.

Base deductions−9 pts

Jan 25

Complaint InspectionFail

3 High3 Med4 Basic

10 total

47/100inspection score

−53 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

29COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP−10
OBSERVED PICKLED CARROTS AND OTHER VEGETABLES STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER THAT ARE PICKLED ONSITE WITHOUT AN APPROVED HACCP PLAN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT AN APPROVED HACCP PLAN BY CDPH IS NEEDED TO PICKLE FOODS ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
32VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS−10
OBSERVED NO CDPH-APPROVED HACCP PLAN ON THE PREMISES FOR PICKLED CARROTS AND VEGETABLES STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT AN APPROVED HACCP PLAN IS NEEDED TO PICKLE FOODS ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #29 ABOVE FOR CITATION.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER NEXT TO THE DISHWASHING AND FOOD PREP AREA WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 46F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED FOODS, SAUCES AND CHEESES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED MILK AT 46F, EGGS AT 46F, CUT LETTUCE AT 47F, SOUR CREAM AT 45F, GARLIC TAHINI DRESSING AT 45F, MACARONI AND CHEESE AT 45F, WHIPPING CREAM AT 45F, CHEESE AT 46F, CREAM CHEESE AT 47F, AND 1000 ISLAND DRESSING AT 44F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
OBSERVED TCS FOODS (CAESAR DRESSING AND GARLIC TAHINI DRESSING) STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATORS BEYOND THE 7-DAY MAXIMUM USE-BY DATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL TCS FOODS STORED MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH THE EXPIRATION DATE NOT TO EXCEED 7 DAYS AND INCLUDING THE PREPARATION DATE AS DAY #1. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A PEST INFESTATION OF LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED OVER 100 LIVE JUVENILE AND ADULT COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR, WALLS, CEILING, AROUND AND INSIDE OF THE WATER HEATER AND CHEST FREEZER, IN THE DUMP SINK NEXT TO THE DISHWASHING MACHINE, ON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT SUCH AS CUTTING BOARDS, AND IN STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH GREASE DEPOSITS INSIDE OF THEM.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED THE 2ND FLOOR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK BEHIND THE BAR TO BE SLOW DRAINING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE HAND WASHING SINK SO THAT IT DRAINS PROPERLY.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA, ESPECIALLY THE BACK WALL BETWEEN THE PREP COOLER AND DEEP FRYERS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CHIPPED AND BUBBLING PAINT ON THE CEILING OF THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING AND FOOD PREP AREA AND ABOVE THE EXPOSED HAND-WASHING SINK IN THE SMOKE HOUSE PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE AFFECTED AREAS. OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE COOK'S LINE WITH GOUGES AND CREVICES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT THE FLOOR MUST BE REPAIRED AND MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED GAPS BETWEEN THE STAINLESS STEEL WALLS IN THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.

Base deductions−53 pts

Jul 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
6-202.14 THE 2ND FLOOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM LACKS A WORKING SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.11 REPAIR THE FLOOR AROUND THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA.

Base deductions−4 pts

Jun 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROX. 10 LIVE HOUSE FLIES AND 30 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE STAINLESS STEEL STORAGE SHELVES IN THE CORNER OF THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA, BLENDERS, AND RICE COOKER IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
REPAIR THE OPEN CRACKS IN THE FLOOR IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE CORNER OF THE WALLS IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−15 pts

Jun 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 23

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Basic

2 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK AND ORANGE SLIME IN ICE MACHINE USED TO PRODUCE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE FREE OF SLIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATIO VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON WOODEN DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER USED TO STORE BEER AND OYSTERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Base deductions−12 pts

Aug 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med4 Basic

6 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN OUTDOOR BAR, 1ST FLOOR BAR, 2ND FLOOR BAR, AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED TCS ITEMS, FRIED CHICKEN, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 51.8F AND 53.6F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $200. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED SAFETY RELEASE BUTTON ON THE DOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER FALLS OUT WHEN TOUCHED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON WOODEN DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER USED TO STORE BEER AND OYSTERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED ON THE MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN CEILING OF BASEMENT DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Base deductions−23 pts

Aug 23

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 22

Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection InspectionPass

1 High1 Med8 Basic

10 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND SIGNAGE AT ALL THE FOLLOWING HAND SINKS ON SITE: FOOD PREP AREAS, DISH AREA (LOCATED IN BASEMENT), MEN AND WOMEN TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED PACKAGED JAR DESSERTS STORED IN THE 2- DOOR COOLER (STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKES, OREO , AND APPLE PIE) NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP, STORAGE AREAS, AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAK AT THE HAND SINK NEAR THE COOK LINE/FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN STAFF/PUBLIC TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS LOCATED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WHERE THE BREAD IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−31 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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