What is Byrons Kitchens's health inspection score?

Byrons Kitchens has a SafeDine safety score of 92 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Byrons Kitchens last inspected?

Byrons Kitchens was last inspected on March 10, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Byrons Kitchens have?

Byrons Kitchens has 29 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Byrons Kitchens safe to eat at?

Yes, Byrons Kitchens has an excellent safety record with a score of 92/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Byrons Kitchens

Name: Byrons Kitchens
Address: 1017 W IRVING PARK RD, Chicago, 60613
Rating: 92

1017 W IRVING PARK RD, Chicago

Last Inspected: 3/10/2026

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0Excellent

Lakeview

Ranked #122 of 979 in Lakeview

Stable

6 inspections

Last: Mar 10, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

17%

Clean Rate

4.8

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-9

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-8 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+1 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 91/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (92/100) 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.

Location

1017 W IRVING PARK RD, Chicago, IL 60613

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Violation Timeline

May 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

May

Mar 2023

1 inspections

4 basic

Feb 2024

2 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

9 basic

Feb

Jan 2025

1 inspections

7 basic

Mar 2026

1 inspections

3 basic

Mar

Inspection History

6 records on file

2 Complaint3 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Mar 26

Complaint InspectionLatestPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−6 pts

Jan 25

Canvass InspectionPass

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
ALL STORED ITEMS UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN REAR PREP AREA MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
PREMISES USING MILK CREATES FOR PRODUCT ELEVATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST USE APPROVED SHELVING
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED OPENING INTO WALL INSIDE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST SEAL OPENING AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENT INSIDE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−14 pts

Feb 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Feb 24

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High1 Med9 Basic

12 total

57/100inspection score

−43 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
INTERIOR OF THE UPPER PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE FOR CONSUMPTION WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON ICE CONTACT SURFACES AND DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL BLACK SUBSTANCE, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
NOTED FRONT PREP COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. COOLER TEMPERATURE NOTED AT 50.7F WITH FOOD SUCH AS ROAST BEEF AT 49.5F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
NOTED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN THE FRONT PREP REACH-IN COOLER: COOKED ROAST BEEF AT 49.5F, AMERICAN CHEESE AT 48.5F, HOT DOGS AT 46.4F. ALSO NOTED BEEF PATTIES HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH ICE ON THE COOKS LINE AT 45.9F ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (9)

−18 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE OUTDOOR STORAGE SHED MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR TO MONITOR AND CLEAN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING AT THE FRONT FRY STATION.-----EXTREMELY DIRTY, GREASE ENCRUSTED PLUMBING PIPING UNDER THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE THE FRONT PREP REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
SEVERELY DAMAGED FAUCET WITH MISSING METAL ON THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE OUTDOOR STORAGE SHED DIRTY WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN, MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2572983 ON 3-22-23 NOT CORRECTED . #'S 53--NOTED BATHROOM ON PREMISE WITH NO GARBAGE CAN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS ESPECIALLY AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.#55-: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR AND COOKING STOVE.#56- NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON TOP OF THE SODA DISPENSING SYRUP MACHINE AT THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−43 pts

Mar 23

Canvass InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
NOTED BATHROOM ON PREMISE WITH NO GARBAGE CAN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS ESPECIALLY AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING TILES A THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR AND COOKING STOVE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON TOP OF THE SODA DISPENSING SYRUP MACHINE AT THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.

Base deductions−8 pts

May 22

Complaint InspectionPass

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON SHELVES UPPER AND LOWER SURFACES AT DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT DISHWASH AREA/REAR AREA/WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−9 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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