What is Greek Islands Restaurant's health inspection score?

Greek Islands Restaurant 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 Greek Islands Restaurant last inspected?

Greek Islands Restaurant was last inspected on September 11, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Greek Islands Restaurant have?

Greek Islands Restaurant has 27 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Greek Islands Restaurant safe to eat at?

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

Official Health Record

Greek Islands Restaurant

Name: Greek Islands Restaurant
Address: 200 S HALSTED ST, Chicago, 60661
Rating: 77

200 S HALSTED ST, Chicago

Last inspected 8mo ago

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West Loop

Ranked #555 of 1000 in West Loop

Improving

6 inspections

Last: Sep 11, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

4.5

Avg Violations

9 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

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

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

-5 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-7 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+8 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

Nov 2022

1 inspections

3 basic

Nov

Sep 2023

2 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

6 basic

Aug 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

5 basic

Aug

Sep 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

3 intermediate

4 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

2 Canvass Re-Inspection4 Canvass

Sep 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
FOUND SOME BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED.(FLOUR,SUGAR,ETC.)MUST LABEL.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND WALLS AND CEILING AT ICE MACHINE AREAS AT BASEMENT NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.MUST SEAL WALLS AND CEILING OR RELOCATE ICE MACHINES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT ICE MACHINE AREAS.MUST CLEAN.

Base deductions−9 pts

Sep 25

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High2 Med2 Basic

5 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
FOUND SALAD COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES 51.5F.PRIORITY VIOLATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.TAGGED SALAD COOLER.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
FOUND TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES.FOUND 25 POUNDS CHOPPED LETTUCE INSIDE SALAD COOLER AT 51.5F.PRIORITY VIOLATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.DISPOSED OF 25 POUNDS OF CHOPPED LETTUCE.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
FOUND SOME BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED.(FLOUR,SUGAR,ETC.)MUST LABEL.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND WALLS AND CEILING AT ICE MACHINE AREAS AT BASEMENT NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.MUST SEAL WALLS AND CEILING OR RELOCATE ICE MACHINES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT ICE MACHINE AREAS.MUST CLEAN.

Base deductions−24 pts

Aug 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
No hand wash sink in dish room, nearest sink is not conveniently located, instructed to install.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
Improper thawing of frozen meat, large tub of frozen calamari left at room temp to thaw, instructed to thaw TCS foods according to health code.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
ice scoop placed on top of ice cubes in ice bins, instructed to keep off ice.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
ice scoop holder not clean at bottom, debris noted, instructed to clean and maintain.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
Unable to locate backflow device for both ice makers in basement. Instructed to install in exposed area.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
Missing grout between tiles through out kitchen. instructed to re-grout and maintain.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
Inadequate lighting in Fish walk-in cooler, instructed to provide more lighting.

Base deductions−25 pts

Sep 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED PIPE FROM THE CEILING LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT LEAKING INTO A BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING PIPE AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE STOVE IN THE KITCHEN AND THE WALK-IN FLOOR LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−4 pts

Sep 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High2 Med4 Basic

7 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED A WHITE PANEL INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE THAT TOUCHED ICE FILLED WITH A BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING THAWING REQUIREMENTS. FOOD HANDLER THAWING FROZEN FISH IN A METAL CONTAINER SITTING ON A PREP TABLE. INFORMED FOOD HANDLER OF PROPER THAWING METHODS (MUST UTILIZE RUNNING WATER WITH ENOUGH VOLATILITY WHEN THAWING). MUST MEET PROPER THAWING REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR BACK EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED UPSTAIRS NEAR WHERE THE POTATOES ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED BUCKETS BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED PIPE FROM THE CEILING LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT LEAKING INTO A BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING PIPE AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE STOVE IN THE KITCHEN AND THE WALK-IN FLOOR LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−28 pts

Nov 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED IN STILL WATER INSIDE OF ICE SCOOP CONTAINER BY ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN CLEAN CONTAINER AT ALL TIMES.
50HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE−2
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. MUST MAINTAIN HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS AT 100.0F OR ABOVE THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS RANGING FROM 83-91.0F DURING INSPECTION. MUST MAINTAIN HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT 110.0F OR ABOVE. TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE AND CORRECTED PLUMBING ISSUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE ON FLOOR AND ON TOP OF GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−6 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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