What is Itoko / Gg's Chicken Shop / Little Goat Diner's health inspection score?

Itoko / Gg's Chicken Shop / Little Goat Diner has a SafeDine safety score of 100 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Itoko / Gg's Chicken Shop / Little Goat Diner last inspected?

Itoko / Gg's Chicken Shop / Little Goat Diner was last inspected on May 13, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Itoko / Gg's Chicken Shop / Little Goat Diner have?

Itoko / Gg's Chicken Shop / Little Goat Diner has 22 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Itoko / Gg's Chicken Shop / Little Goat Diner safe to eat at?

Yes, Itoko / Gg's Chicken Shop / Little Goat Diner has an excellent safety record with a score of 100/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Itoko / Gg's Chicken Shop / Little Goat Diner serve?

Itoko / Gg's Chicken Shop / Little Goat Diner serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Itoko / Gg's Chicken Shop / Little Goat Diner

Name: Itoko / Gg's Chicken Shop / Little Goat Diner
Address: 3323-3325 N SOUTHPORT AVE, Chicago, 60657
Rating: 100

3323-3325 N SOUTHPORT AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 5/13/2026

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0Excellent

American•Lakeview

Ranked #26 of 997 in LakeviewBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

9 inspections

Last: May 13, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

56%

Clean Rate

2.4

Avg Violations

This month

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-2

Final Score

100

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

Inspection Timeline

+2 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 98/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (100/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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

Feb 2023

1 inspections

Feb

Apr 2023

1 inspections

May 2023

2 inspections

4 high priority

2 intermediate

10 basic

May

Aug 2023

1 inspections

Aug 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Aug

Jan 2025

1 inspections

Apr 2025

1 inspections

3 basic

Apr

May 2026

1 inspections

Inspection History

9 records on file

1 Canvass Re-Inspection4 Complaint2 Canvass1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 License

May 26

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 25

Complaint InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
NOTE ORANGE AND WHITE WIPING CLOTHS ON VARIOUS PREP SURFACES AND CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN AND FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND HOLD WIPING CLOTHS IN BUCKETS WITH SANIZITER IN BETWEEN USE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED CUTTING BOARD AT PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN WITH STAINED. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING AND PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES

Base deductions−6 pts

Jan 25

Complaint InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High2 Basic

3 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP NEAR LID INSIDE CENTER ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE BINS, BOXES OF VEGETABLES, AND OTHER FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT STORAGE THAT IS SHARED BY ALL 3 RESTAURANTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYER EQUIPMENT IN THE "ITOKO" MIDDLE PREPARATION AREA. OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE HIGH HEAT DISH MACHINE IN "LITTLE GOAT DINER" DISH WASHING AREA TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP AND SPILLAGE. ISNTRUCTED MANAGERS TO DETAIL CLEAN BOTH AREAS AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE BUILD UP.

Base deductions−14 pts

Aug 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 23

Complaint InspectionFail

2 High2 Med5 Basic

9 total

60/100inspection score

−40 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
HANDWASHING SINK IS REQUIRED AT SERVING STATION AT SECOND FLOOR DINING AREA. ROOM IS SET UP WITH TABLES AND CHAIRS.DISHES,UTENSILS AND GLASSES ARE STORED ON TOP TABLE AT SOUTH WALL OF DINING AREA. MUST INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK SUPPLIED WITH HAND SOAP AND DISPOSABLE TOWELS OR HANDDRYING DEVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
15FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED−10
WE OBSERVED UNCOVERED CHOCOLATE DESSERT STORED ON SHELF UNDER RAW PORK SHOULDER AND RAW GROUND BEEF,INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED CLEANED AND PREPPED MUSHROOMS ON METAL SHEETS UNDER ACTIVE LEAKING PIPE FROM CONDENSER UNIT. PRODUCTS MENTIONED,ARE DISCARDED AND DENATURED: 3 POUNDS OF MUSHROOM,VALUE 13 DOLLARS. 15 POUNDS,CHOCOLATE DESSERT VALUE 79.25 DOLLARS. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
WE OBSERVED 3POUNDS OF COOKED FOOD STORED INSIDE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 47.3 F TO 48.9F. NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED NOR ON SITE.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F OR BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 3 VALUE 17 DOLLARS. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
ADDITIONAL THERMOMETERS IS NEEDED INSIDE COOLERS AT SUSHI AND PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
DUE TO DRIPPING CONDENSATION FROM CONDENSER UNIT,INSTRUCTED TO INSULATE BRASS PIPE INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER
40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
WE OBSERVED SEVERAL EMPLOYEES AND MANAGER WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AREAS. ANYONE ENTERING IN PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT.EMPLOYEE WITH BEARDS MUST WEAR BEARD RESTRAINT
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED UTENSILS AND GLASSES NOT PROTECTED FROM OPUTSIDE ENVIREMENT AT PATIO AREA.UTENSILS MUST BE COVERED, ROLLED UP TO NAPKINS/LINEN OR KEPTED INSIDE THE PREMISES,GLASSES MUST BE INVERTED OR BOTH ITEMS GIVEN TO CUSTOMER AS NEEDED. FILLED WATER BOTTLES MUST HAVE A CAP/LID IF STORED OUTSIDE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT, PIPE IS LEAKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISSUE.

Base deductions−40 pts

May 23

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High5 Basic

7 total1 risk factor

65/100inspection score

−30 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

8HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHEDRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN THE DISHROOM HANDLING DIRTY DISHES/GLASSES AND PUT THEM THRU THE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE (RINSED HIS HANDS WITH WATER SPRAY) AND WITHOUT PROPER HAND WASHING HANDLED AND STORED CLEAN DISHES. MUST WASH HANDS ONLY AT HANDWASHING SINK. MUST WASH HANDS EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. MANAGER CORRECTED THE ISSUE PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION :7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED
9NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED−10
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH BARE HANDS PIKING UP A DONUT AND SERVED TO CUSTOMER AFTER HANDLING INVOICES AND CASH REGISTRER. NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO MUST USE SINGLE USE FOOD TISSUES,UTENSILS,TONGS OR GLOVE HANDS. MANAGER RESOLVED ISSUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005(A),CITATION ISSUED

Basic (5)

−10 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED COOK WITH BEARD AND WITHOUT A BEARD RESTRAINT AND WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT IS REQUIRED FROM ANYONE ENTERING PREP AREA.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

Base deductions−30 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Apr 23

Canvass InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Feb 23

License InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

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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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