What is Nisos's health inspection score?

Nisos has a SafeDine safety score of 91 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Nisos last inspected?

Nisos was last inspected on December 22, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Nisos have?

Nisos has 15 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Nisos safe to eat at?

Yes, Nisos has an excellent safety record with a score of 91/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Nisos

Name: Nisos
Address: 802 W RANDOLPH ST, Chicago, 60607
Rating: 91

802 W RANDOLPH ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 12/22/2025

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0Excellent

West Loop

Ranked #206 of 1000 in West Loop

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Dec 22, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

40%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-9

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-6 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+16 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

6 basic

Jun

Dec 2023

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

2 basic

Jul 2024

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 basic

Jul

Dec 2025

1 inspections

Inspection History

5 records on file

2 Non-Inspection1 Complaint1 Canvass1 License

Dec 25

Non-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 24

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High1 Basic

3 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT THE RESTROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED LOW-TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE LOCATED ON SECOND FLOOR BAR AREA NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. THE SANITIZING RESIDUAL CONCENTRATION WAS OBSERVED AT 0 PPM AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR TO MEET SANITIZING REQUIREMENTS OF 50-100PPM. DISH MACHINE WAS SERVICED DURING INSPECTION TO 50PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FIRST FLOOR FURNACE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Base deductions−22 pts

Dec 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High1 Med2 Basic

4 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HNADWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN BARS AND 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED SOME BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH THE COMMON NAME.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE 1 UNISEX TOILET ROOM LOCATED ON FIRST FLOOR AND 1 UNISEX TOILET ROOM LOCATED ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED 3 LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT PREP/DISH CEILING BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Base deductions−19 pts

Dec 23

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 22

License InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High6 Basic

8 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

29COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP−10
OBSERVED NO APPROVED HACCP PLAN ON SITE. OBSERVED ROP BEING USED FOR FISH BROTH, CHICKEN BROTH, OXTAIL, LAMB SHANKS, PORK BELLY, DEMI GLAZE, TRUFFLE, FENNEL BROTH, CHILI, PARSLEY, CHUTNEY, LOBSTER MEAT, TURBOT FISH, CALAMARI, SEABASS, GROUND BEEF, SCALLOP, PORK SHOULDER, TOMATO PASTE AND CHICKEN ALL WHICH WERE STORED MAINLY IN BASEMENT WALK IN FREEZER, WALK IN COOLER AND CHEST FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE HACCP PLAN WHICH IS APPROVED BY CDPH. FOOD HAS BEEN TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 1,000 POUNDS AT A COST OF APPROXIMATELY $3,000. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
32VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS−10
OBSERVED NO VARIANCE ON SITE. MUST HAVE APPROVED VARIANCE FROM CDPH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #29 FOR CITATION.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
INSTRUCTED TO COVER EXPOSED WASTE WATER PIPE IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM AND AT ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE LOCATED ON 2ND FLOOR. MUST INSTALL.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST PROPERLY SEAL WALLS BEHIND BAR, IN DINING ROOMS, AND IN BATHROOMS ON 1ST & 2ND FLOOR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR CEILING VENT IN BATHROOMS. OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES ON 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BATHROOMS ON 2ND FLOOR.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES.

Base deductions−32 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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