What is The Medici's health inspection score?

The Medici has a SafeDine safety score of 90 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was The Medici last inspected?

The Medici was last inspected on February 6, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does The Medici have?

The Medici has 20 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is The Medici safe to eat at?

Yes, The Medici has an excellent safety record with a score of 90/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does The Medici serve?

The Medici serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

The Medici

Name: The Medici
Address: 1327 E 57TH ST, Chicago, 60637
Rating: 90

1327 E 57TH ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 2/6/2026

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0Excellent

American•Chicago

Ranked #486 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 22% of american restaurants

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7 inspections

Last: Feb 6, 2026

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Inspections

Clean Rate

2.9

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-10

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-6 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

-9 pts

Latest

100% weight

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

Aug 2022

1 inspections

4 basic

Aug

Jun 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

3 basic

Feb 2024

1 inspections

3 basic

Feb

Mar 2024

1 inspections

2 basic

Dec 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

Dec

Feb 2025

1 inspections

1 basic

Feb 2026

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 basic

Feb

Inspection History

7 records on file

4 Canvass2 Complaint1 Short Form Complaint

Feb 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 High3 Basic

4 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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 SEVERAL BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS AT VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−16 pts

Feb 25

Complaint InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BLADE OF THE CAN OPENER AT PREP TABLE. CORRECTED ON SITE.

Base deductions−2 pts

Dec 24

Complaint InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DUST ON THE VENT IN THE KITCHEN ON THE CEILING; CLEAN VENTS TO REMOVE DUST.

Base deductions−2 pts

Mar 24

Short Form Complaint InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR BOTTOM AND WHEELS OF THE FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE; CLEAN WHERE NEEDED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTILATION FANS IN WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST WHERE NEEDED.

Base deductions−4 pts

Feb 24

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR BOTTOM AND WHEELS OF THE FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE; CLEAN WHERE NEEDED.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED CONSTANT LEAKING FROM ONE FAUCET AT THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN, THE OTHER FAUCET HAS PLASTIC WRAPPED AROUND THE NECK; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAIR CONSTANT LEAKING. OBSERVED THE HANDSINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA DRAINING SLOWLY; INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT SO THAT SINK DRAINS PROPERLY.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AREA (CORRECTED ON SITE). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTILATION FANS IN WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST WHERE NEEDED.

Base deductions−6 pts

Jun 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High1 Med3 Basic

5 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
GLUE BOARDS IN BASEMENT WET AND SOILED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE MINOR BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOOR UNDER FRONT PREP TABLE IN NEEDOF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES NEEDED FO NON SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−21 pts

Aug 22

Canvass InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISH WASHING MACHINE TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR SPILLS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST CLEAN THE FILTER ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST CLEAN THE VENT COVERS IN THE WASHROOM AREA TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP.

Base deductions−8 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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