What is 118th Street Market's health inspection score?

118th Street Market has a SafeDine safety score of 87 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was 118th Street Market last inspected?

118th Street Market was last inspected on November 13, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does 118th Street Market have?

118th Street Market has 15 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is 118th Street Market safe to eat at?

Yes, 118th Street Market has an excellent safety record with a score of 87/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does 118th Street Market serve?

118th Street Market serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

118th Street Market

Name: 118th Street Market
Address: 11858 S STATE ST, Chicago, 60628
Rating: 87

11858 S STATE ST , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 11/13/2024

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0Excellent

American•Chicago

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

Stable

4 inspections

Last: Nov 13, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

50%

Clean Rate

3.8

Avg Violations

19 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

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Other violation

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

-13

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+2 pts

100

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

Sep 2023

2 inspections

2 high priority

13 basic

Sep

Oct 2023

1 inspections

Nov 2024

1 inspections

Nov

Inspection History

4 records on file

1 Canvass2 License Re-Inspection1 License

Nov 24

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 23

License Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 23

License Re-Inspection InspectionFail

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
FOUND LARGE AMOUNTS OF DEBRIS IN THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER CORRAL. NO OUTSIDE RECEPTACLES JUST LARGE BAGS OF TRASH AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
ALL CFM MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE AND PROVIDE PROOF.

Base deductions−6 pts

Sep 23

License InspectionFail

2 High10 Basic

12 total1 risk factor

55/100inspection score

−40 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE PREP NOR THE WASHBOWL SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE TO THOSE SINKS.

Basic (10)

−20 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CONNECTED/OPERABLE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE IT CONNECTED/OPERABLE AND MAINTAINING A TEMPERATURE OF 110F MINIMUM.
50HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE−2
NO HOT WATER AT ANY OF THE SINKS. ONCE GAS IS TURNED ON, MUST MAKE SURE THAT HOT WATER IS AVAILABLE AT THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE(S).
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
HAND WASHING SINKS NOT OPERABLE. MUST ATTACH PIPING UNDERNEATH AND HAVE HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER.
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
MUST PROVIDE A GREASE TRAP AND HAVE IT ADEQUATELY INSTALLED.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE TO THE TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN IT.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
FOUND LARGE AMOUNTS OF DEBRIS IN THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER CORRAL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS/GAPS AROUND THE PIPES AND REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION TO THE TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN IT.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
ALL CFM MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE AND PROVIDE PROOF.

Base deductions−40 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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