What is The Staley's health inspection score?

The Staley has a SafeDine safety score of 77 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 Staley last inspected?

The Staley was last inspected on December 11, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does The Staley have?

The Staley has 33 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is The Staley safe to eat at?

The Staley has a good safety record with a score of 77/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

The Staley

Name: The Staley
Address: 1736 S MICHIGAN AVE, Chicago, 60616
Rating: 77

1736 S MICHIGAN AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 12/11/2025

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0Good

Chinatown

Ranked #255 of 459 in Chinatown

Improving

6 inspections

Last: Dec 11, 2025

high confidence

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Inspections

17%

Clean Rate

5.5

Avg Violations

4 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

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-23

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-6 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+17 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

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

1736 S MICHIGAN AVE, Chicago, IL 60616

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2024

2 inspections

5 high priority

2 intermediate

9 basic

Oct

Nov 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

5 basic

Oct 2025

1 inspections

Oct

Nov 2025

1 inspections

4 high priority

1 intermediate

3 basic

Dec 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Dec

Inspection History

6 records on file

1 Canvass Re-Inspection2 Canvass1 Non-Inspection1 License Re-Inspection1 License

Dec 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19 OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-303.11 OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB AT VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB.

Base deductions−4 pts

Nov 25

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

4 High1 Med3 Basic

8 total2 risk factors

39/100inspection score

−51 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN, HAMBURGERS, FRENCH FRIES, ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINES IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT A MINIMUM OF 50 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNIT UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (CDPH). TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
NOTED TEMPERATURES OF TWO 2-DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER AT 54.0F AND 49.0F. TAGGED BOTH UNITS. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
NOTED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE COLD HOLDING UNIT. IMPROPER: PORK 53.2F, SHREDDED CHEESE 51.5F AND BEEF AT 54.1F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $100.00 THROUGH THE DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB AT VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB.
61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC−2
OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−51 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Oct 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High1 Med5 Basic

7 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
6-301.14: 6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ONE OF THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NEAR GRILL AND BEHIND THE BARS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EXIT DOOR ACROSS FROM TOILET ROOMS WITH AN OPENING AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED DEEP FRYERS WITH COOKING OIL NOT COVERED WHILE NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO COVER AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE SHELVES UNDER THE SERVICE WINDOW IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH DEBIRS AND IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(B): OBSERVED THE GRILL RACK FOR THE INDOOR GRILL WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, REMOVE RUST, OR REPLACE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.13: OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CHEMICALS NOT ELEVATED IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE CHEMICALS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−25 pts

Oct 24

License Re-Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High4 Basic

6 total1 risk factor

67/100inspection score

−28 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
2-102.14(O): OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON-SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ONE OF THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NEAR GRILLS AND BEHIND THE BARS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(B): OBSERVED THE GRILL RACK FOR THE INDOOR GRILL WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, REMOVE RUST, OR REPLACE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.13: OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-202.11: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHT IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. ALSO, ONE LIGHT MISSING SHIELD IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
4-202.18: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD ACROSS FROM THE 4 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA MISSING FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING FILTERS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−28 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Oct 24

License InspectionFail

3 High2 Med5 Basic

10 total2 risk factors

40/100inspection score

−50 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON-SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ONE OF THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NEAR GRILLS AND BEHIND THE BARS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO PROBE STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5-8 FLIES ON SITE. THE FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THE REAR DISHWASHING/FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED ELIMINATE FLY ACTIVITY AND CLEAN ALL AFFECTED SURFACES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), NO CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR CHECKING THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE IN ORDER TO CHECK SANITIZER STRENGTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE GRILL RACK FOR THE INDOOR GRILL WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, REMOVE RUST, OR REPLACE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHT IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. ALSO, ONE LIGHT MISSING SHIELD IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD ACROSS FROM THE 4 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA MISSING FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING FILTERS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−50 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 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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