What is TO BE Served's health inspection score?

TO BE Served has a SafeDine safety score of 93 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was TO BE Served last inspected?

TO BE Served was last inspected on October 30, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does TO BE Served have?

TO BE Served has 48 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is TO BE Served safe to eat at?

Yes, TO BE Served has an excellent safety record with a score of 93/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does TO BE Served serve?

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

Official Health Record

TO BE Served

Name: TO BE Served
Address: 1950 W 87TH ST, Chicago, 60620
Rating: 93

1950 W 87TH ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 10/30/2025

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0Excellent

American•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

7 inspections

Last: Oct 30, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

14%

Clean Rate

6.9

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

Temperature control

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

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-7

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+1 pts

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.

Location

1950 W 87TH ST, Chicago, IL 60620

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2023

1 inspections

2 basic

Nov

Apr 2024

2 inspections

1 high priority

9 intermediate

23 basic

Feb 2025

2 inspections

2 high priority

8 basic

Feb

May 2025

1 inspections

Oct 2025

1 inspections

3 basic

Oct

Inspection History

7 records on file

1 Complaint3 Canvass Re-Inspection2 Canvass1 License

Oct 25

Complaint InspectionLatestPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE TWO DOOR COOLER LOOSE IN REAR PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH OR REPLACE TO AVOID AIR ESCAPING FROM UNIT.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN BOTTOM AREA OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE WHERE NEEDED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS IN CORNER AREAS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT.

Base deductions−6 pts

May 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Feb 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

1 High4 Basic

5 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
5-202.12 (B-D) : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA AND CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-307.11 : MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT HAND SINK NEXT TO DISH STORAGE RACK TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.12 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN/PITTED CUTTING BOARDS
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
: 6-501.16 : MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP MOPS AND BROOMS.
59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2612543 2/21/25 NOT CORRECTED- #37- 3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) : OBSERVED BOTTLED JUICE ON DISPLAY FOR SALE WITHOUT PROPER INFO THAT IS MADE IN HOUSE(NAME,INGREDIENTS,ADRESS,PHONE NUMBER) MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.#47-4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON REACH IN FREEZER.#49- 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLES, PREP TABLES,FRYER CABINETS. #51-5-204.12 : MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING. #55-6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE BEHIND ICE MACHINE.#56-4-301.14 : MUST PLACE DOUBLE OVEN IN REAR PREP AREA COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.#56-6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.#56-6-202.11 : MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AREA.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

Base deductions−18 pts

Feb 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High4 Basic

5 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA AND CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT HAND SINK NEXT TO DISH STORAGE RACK TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN/PITTED CUTTING BOARDS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP MOPS AND BROOMS .
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2593078 4/19/24 NOT CORRECTED- #36-4-204.112(B) : MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR FRONT 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.#37- 3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) : OBSERVED BOTTLED JUICE ON DISPLAY FOR SALE WITHOUT PROPER INFO THAT IS MADE IN HOUSE(NAME,INGREDIENTS,ADRESS,PHONE NUMBER) MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.#37-3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE(SHAKERS,SQUEEZE BOTTLES,FOOD BINS).#44-4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.#47-4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON REACH IN FREEZER.#49- 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLES, PREP TABLES,RUBBER MAT ON ROLLING CART,FRYER CABINETS. #51-5-204.12 : MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING. #55-6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT.#55-6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE BEHIND ICE

Base deductions−18 pts

Apr 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

4 Med10 Basic

14 total

60/100inspection score

−40 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
4-204.112(B) : MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR FRONT 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) : OBSERVED BOTTLED JUICE ON DISPLAY FOR SALE WITHOUT PROPER INFO THAT IS MADE IN HOUSE(NAME,INGREDIENTS,ADRESS,PHONE NUMBER) MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
: 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE(SHAKERS,SQUEEZE BOTTLES,FOOD BINS)
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

Basic (10)

−20 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON REACH IN FREEZER.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLES, PREP TABLES,RUBBER MAT ON ROLLING CART,FRYER CABINETS,INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-204.12 : MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE BEHIND ICE MACHINE
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-304.11 : OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION WORKING IN STAFF TOILET ROOM MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
4-301.14 : MUST PLACE DOUBLE OVEN IN REAR PREP AREA COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-202.11 : MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AREA

Base deductions−40 pts

Apr 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High5 Med13 Basic

19 total1 risk factor

34/100inspection score

−61 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER ON MENU OF RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR FRONT 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED BOTTLED JUICE ON DISPLAY FOR SALE WITHOUT PROPER INFO THAT IS MADE IN HOUSE(NAME,INGREDIENTS,ADRESS,PHONE NUMBER) MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE(SHAKERS,SQUEEZE BOTTLES,FOOD BINS)
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

Basic (13)

−26 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD OR REMOVE BOTH DISH STORAGE RACKS ON BOTH SIDES OF MOPSINK TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON REACH IN FREEZER.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLES, PREP TABLES,RUBBER MAT ON ROLLING CART,FRYER CABINETS,INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE BEHIND ICE MACHINE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION WORKING IN STAFF TOILET ROOM MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AREA.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT (GRILL) & DOUBLE OVEN IN REAR PREP AREA COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2584866 11/8/23 NOT CORRECTED #53-6-501.19 : OBSERVED THE WASHROOM DOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.#56- 6-304.11 : OBSERVED NO VENTILATION INSIDE THE CUSTOMERS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

Base deductions−61 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Nov 23

License InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED THE WASHROOM DOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED NO VENTILATION INSIDE THE CUSTOMERS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−4 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

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