Chicago Restaurant Week? Check Health Inspection Scores First

Panko Alerts · April 25, 2026

Before trying that new Chicago restaurant, look up its health inspection score on the Chicago Department of Public Health website - just search the restaurant name. Scores of 90-100 are excellent, 80-89 are good, and anything below 80 means they've had serious violations like improper food temperatures or pest problems. If a place has multiple recent violations for things like 'cold food not kept cold enough' or 'employees not washing hands,' consider dining elsewhere.

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Source: Panko Alerts