Cooked?Chicago restaurant health inspection downgrades — October 26, 2026
Chicago restaurant inspection changes first received by Cooked during the week ending 2026-10-25: 20 downgrades. Official Chicago Department of Public Health records.
How to read this brief
20 downgrades
These are meaningful inspection records Cooked first received between October 19, 2026 and October 25, 2026. The authority may have performed an inspection earlier and published it later, so every restaurant below carries the inspection’s actual date.
An inspection is a dated official record, not a guarantee about every meal before or after it.
Ratings moved down 📉
Jerk
811 W Chicago Ave · Chicago 60642 · West Town
Pass → Fail (clean → cooked) · inspection dated October 21, 2026
Status when this brief was published: not listed as closed.
1 critical violation · 9 total
- ⚠️Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible critical
- •Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
- •Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
- •Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display
- •Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips
- •Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
- •Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
- •Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used
Vol.39
39 S La Salle St · Chicago 60603 · Loop
Pass → Fail (clean → cooked) · inspection dated October 21, 2026
Status when this brief was published: not listed as closed.
1 critical violation · 7 total
- ⚠️Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible critical
- •Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
- •Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
- •Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned
- •Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
- •Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used
- •Previous Priority Foundation Violation Corrected
Taipei Cafe
2609-2611 S Halsted St · Chicago 60608 · Bridgeport
Pass → Fail (clean → cooked) · inspection dated October 21, 2026
Status when this brief was published: not listed as closed.
0 critical violations · 3 total
- •Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
- •Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display
- •Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Good Foods Health Center
1966 E 73Rd St · Chicago 60649 · South Shore
Pass → Fail (clean → cooked) · inspection dated October 21, 2026
Status when this brief was published: not listed as closed.
0 critical violations · 1 total
- •Thermometers Provided & Accurate
La Casa Del Pueblo Taqueria
1834 S Blue Island Ave · Chicago 60608 · Lower West Side
Pass → Fail (clean → cooked) · inspection dated October 21, 2026
Status when this brief was published: not listed as closed.
0 critical violations · 3 total
- •Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
- •In-Use Utensils: Properly Stored
- •Previous Core Violation Corrected
La Fiesta
4248 S Archer Ave · Chicago 60632 · Brighton Park
Pass → Fail (clean → cooked) · inspection dated October 21, 2026
Status when this brief was published: not listed as closed.
0 critical violations · 5 total
- •Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
- •Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
- •Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
- •All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training
- •Allergen Training As Required
New Archview Restaurant
3480 S Archer Ave · Chicago 60608 · Mckinley Park
Pass → Fail (clean → cooked) · inspection dated October 20, 2026
Status when this brief was published: not listed as closed.
0 critical violations · 7 total
- •Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
- •Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
- •Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
- •Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
- •Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
- •Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned
- •Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Truth
56 E Pershing Rd · Chicago 60653 · Grand Boulevard
Pass → Fail (clean → cooked) · inspection dated October 20, 2026
Status when this brief was published: not listed as closed.
1 critical violation · 6 total
- ⚠️Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible critical
- •Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
- •Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
- •Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
- •Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
- •Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used
Taste Of Canton
3324 S Archer Ave · Chicago 60608 · Mckinley Park
Pass → Fail (clean → cooked) · inspection dated October 20, 2026
Status when this brief was published: not listed as closed.
1 critical violation · 5 total
- ⚠️Required Records Available: Shellstock Tags, Parasite Destruction critical
- •Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
- •Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled
- •Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
- •Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Popeyes Chicken
156 N Wabash Ave Fl 1 · Chicago 60601 · Loop
Pass → Fail (clean → cooked) · inspection dated October 20, 2026
Status when this brief was published: not listed as closed.
0 critical violations · 6 total
- •Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
- •Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
- •Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
- •Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained
- •Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
- •Previous Core Violation Corrected
Goose Island Beer Company
1221 W Blackhawk St · Chicago 60642 · West Town
Pass → Fail (clean → cooked) · inspection dated October 20, 2026
Status when this brief was published: not listed as closed.
0 critical violations · 3 total
- •Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
- •Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
- •All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training
Angela's Tacos
5625 W Diversey Ave · Chicago 60639 · Belmont Cragin
Pass → Fail (clean → cooked) · inspection dated October 20, 2026
Status when this brief was published: not listed as closed.
0 critical violations · 3 total
- •Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
- •Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
- •Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Subway
4036 N Narragansett · Chicago 60634 · Portage Park
Pass → Fail (clean → cooked) · inspection dated October 20, 2026
Status when this brief was published: not listed as closed.
4 critical violations · 8 total
- ⚠️Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties critical
- ⚠️Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible critical
- ⚠️City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate critical
- •Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
- ⚠️Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events critical
- •Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
- •Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
- •Summary Report Displayed And Visible To The Public
Rico Fresh Market
3552 W Armitage Ave · Chicago 60647 · Hermosa
Pass → Fail (clean → cooked) · inspection dated October 19, 2026
Status when this brief was published: not listed as closed.
0 critical violations · 2 total
- •Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
- •Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Lindo Michoacan
3142-3148 W Lawrence Ave · Chicago 60625 · Albany Park
Pass → Fail (clean → cooked) · inspection dated October 19, 2026
Status when this brief was published: not listed as closed.
0 critical violations · 6 total
- •Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
- •Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
- •Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display
- •Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
- •Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
- •Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
The Submarine Pier
2759 W 51St St · Chicago 60632 · Gage Park
Pass → Fail (clean → cooked) · inspection dated October 19, 2026
Status when this brief was published: not listed as closed.
0 critical violations · 9 total
- •Thermometers Provided & Accurate
- •Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
- •Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
- •Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
- •Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
- •Sewage & Waste Water Properly Disposed
- •Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
- •All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training
La Chaparrita
4559 S Richmond St · Chicago 60632 · Brighton Park
Pass → Fail (clean → cooked) · inspection dated October 19, 2026
Status when this brief was published: not listed as closed.
0 critical violations · 5 total
- •Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
- •Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
- •Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips
- •Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
- •All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training
Popeyes Chicken
1555 W Division St · Chicago 60642 · West Town
Pass → Fail (clean → cooked) · inspection dated October 19, 2026
Status when this brief was published: not listed as closed.
2 critical violations · 7 total
- ⚠️City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate critical
- ⚠️Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting critical
- •Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
- •Personal Cleanliness
- •Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
- •Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
- •Allergen Training As Required
The Delta
1745 W North Ave · Chicago 60622 · West Town
Pass → Fail (clean → cooked) · inspection dated October 19, 2026
Status when this brief was published: not listed as closed.
0 critical violations · 2 total
- •Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
- •Sewage & Waste Water Properly Disposed
Malcolm X College
1900 W Jackson Blvd · Chicago 60612 · Near West Side
Pass → Fail (clean → cooked) · inspection dated October 19, 2026
Status when this brief was published: not listed as closed.
2 critical violations · 4 total
- ⚠️Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible critical
- •Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
- ⚠️City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate critical
- •Personal Cleanliness
Neighborhood and local-area movement 🗺️
These are places with at least two qualifying changes in the reporting period—not a claim that every restaurant in the area moved the same way.
Loop
26 changes: 13 setbacks and 13 improvements
0 closures · 13 downgrades · 2 reopenings · 11 recoveries
Near West Side
12 changes: 8 setbacks and 4 improvements
0 closures · 8 downgrades · 0 reopenings · 4 recoveries
Near North Side
16 changes: 7 setbacks and 9 improvements
0 closures · 7 downgrades · 0 reopenings · 9 recoveries
West Town
9 changes: 5 setbacks and 4 improvements
0 closures · 5 downgrades · 0 reopenings · 4 recoveries
Mckinley Park
6 changes: 4 setbacks and 2 improvements
0 closures · 4 downgrades · 0 reopenings · 2 recoveries
Affected chains and same-name locations 📍
Only name groups with at least three operating Chicago locations and a qualifying change this period appear here. Counts describe each group’s current citywide record at publication; shared names do not always prove shared ownership.
Popeyes Chicken
4 clean · 2 mid · 1 cooked across 7 rated locations.
3 qualifying changes this period · 7 operating locations tracked
Subway
115 clean · 48 mid · 11 cooked across 174 rated locations.
2 qualifying changes this period · 174 operating locations tracked
Dunkin Donuts Baskin Robbins
50 clean · 9 mid · 2 cooked across 61 rated locations.
2 qualifying changes this period · 61 operating locations tracked
Mariano's Fresh Market
7 clean · 2 mid · 0 cooked across 9 rated locations.
2 qualifying changes this period · 9 operating locations tracked
How Chicago’s result works
clean = Pass, mid = Pass w/ Conditions, cooked = Fail — Chicago’s official results.
Chicago does not use letter grades. Every inspection ends in one of three official results: Pass, Pass with Conditions, or Fail. Pass with Conditions means violations were found but corrected on the spot or under a deadline — the restaurant is open, with homework. A Fail means serious violations went uncorrected, and it usually brings a re-inspection within days. Chicago also flags “priority” violations, the ones most likely to actually make someone sick. Cooked reads Pass as clean, Pass with Conditions as mid, and Fail as cooked, and shows the itemized violations behind each result.
Corrections and updates
No corrections recorded. The facts above are the frozen publication snapshot; restaurant links show the current record.
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked preserves the authority’s grade and adds clean / mid / cooked only as a comparison layer. Read the methodology → · Browse explainers and stories →