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Top Rated Restaurants

  • EVERBROOK ACADEMY, LLC
  • Carnivale Restaurant
  • LARA
  • LITTLE PEOPLE LEARNING, INC.
  • ST. CHRYSOSTOM'S CHURCH DAY SCHOOL
  • L&L ACADEMY AND PRESCHOOL WL, LLC
  • SBARRO
  • TERIYAKI MADNESS
  • AUGIE'S LINCOLN PARK
  • CHICK-FIL-A
  • DOLCE VILLE
  • WINGSTOP
  • ESTEREO FULTON
  • BEYOND DAYCARE CENTER, INC
  • DURKIN PARK ANNEX
  • ELI TEA BAR
  • DR. EFFIE O. ELLIS YMCA HEAD START
  • DON'S HAMBURGERS, INC.
  • BRIDGEPORT CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER 2
  • TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
  • KENYATTA'S DAYCARE
  • FLEMING BRANCH
  • OUT ON FAITH LEARNING CENTER, INC.
  • DETOUR 2 DISCOVERY DAY SCHOOL
  • ST. THOMAS THE APOSTLE
  • GOOSEFOOT
  • FAVOR STEM ACADEMY DAYCARE CORP.
  • PARKER ELEMENTARY
  • JERSEY MIKE'S SUBS WRIGLEYVILLE
  • CHICAGO TEACHERS UNION FOUNDATION, INC
  • Jones Academy High School
  • TAKUMI RAMEN
  • PRAIRIELAND MONTESSORI
  • UNCLE REMUS
  • WRIGLEYVILLE ROOFTOPS
  • SWEETGREEN
  • JACKSON PARK HOSPITAL
  • SUBS & CHIPS FOOD MART
  • ZORBAS PASTRY SHOP
  • HALF MOON EMPANADAS
  • DONALDS FAMOUS HOT DOGS
  • TACO BELL
  • CATALYST RANCH
  • BENITO JUAREZ COMMUNITY ACADEMY
  • KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN #5289
  • HOUSE OF KIDDS DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC.,
  • CHIFRESH KITCHEN
  • John Garvy Elementary School
  • Foreman (H/S)
  • THE LUTHERAN DAY NURSERY

Recently Inspected Restaurants

  • L' ANGOLO ITALIANO
  • PRAIRIELAND MONTESSORI
  • MI FUENTE
  • BRENDA'S KIDS CLUB DAYCARE CENTER
  • SUBWAY 24453
  • GOGO FOOD MARKET
  • Subway
  • Amazon Now
  • KIDZ CREATIVE CORNER
  • NICKY'S
  • SHINING STAR CHILD DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE OF THE ARTS INC.
  • PORETTA'S RESTAURANT
  • ART'S DRIVE IN ONE LLC
  • CITY WINERY CHICAGO
  • SUBWAY
  • POPEYE'S#835
  • FRESH STOP PRODUCE & MARKET
  • The Good Ambler
  • TACOS DON CUCO RESTAURANT, INC.
  • KEDZIE SMOKE SHOP AND TOBACCO
  • REGIONS WINE CELLAR
  • MAMI'S BUMBLE BEE DAY CARE CORP.
  • THE CHILDREN'S CENTER
  • TAQUERIA ATOTONILCO
  • JOYFUL BEGINNINGS INC.
  • B & A SUPERSUB INC
  • MR CHILAQUIL
  • WASAI BBQ
  • WE PLAY 2 INC.
  • TAMALERIA LUPITA 2, CORP.

Top Restaurants in South Chicago

  • THE CHILDREN'S GARDEN ACADEMY INC. - 2600 E 83RD ST (Score: 99)
  • PRODIGY CHILD LEARNING CENTER - 1921-1925 E 79TH ST (Score: 99)
  • SOUTH CHICAGO SENIOR SATELLITE SITE - 9233 S BURLEY AVE (Score: 97)
  • WEE CARE NURSERY SCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN, INC. - 1845 E 79TH ST (Score: 97)
  • OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE - 9050 S BURLEY AVE (Score: 97)
  • SAFE ACHIEVE ACADEMY - 7877 S COLES (Score: 96)
  • RAMONA'S LOVELY TOUCH ACADEMY - 9100 S COMMERCIAL AVE (Score: 96)
  • SUBWAY SANDWICHES - 9100 S COMMERCIAL AVE (Score: 95)
  • SHINING STAR CHILD DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE OF THE ARTS INC. - 3010-3016 E 92ND ST (Score: 93)
  • HALE FAMILY MCDONALD'S - 9211 S COMMERCIAL AVE (Score: 91)
  • HUA'S CHINESE CHOP SUEY EXPRESS - 3014 E 91ST ST (Score: 91)
  • REY B GONZALEZ CHILDREN & FAMILY CENTER - 3050 E 92ND ST (Score: 91)
  • SUBWAY - 7901 S YATES BLVD (Score: 91)
  • LA FRUTERIA INC - 8909 S COMMERCIAL AVE (Score: 90)
  • LITTLE LEADERS LEARNING ACADEMY, INC. - 8214 S EXCHANGE AVE (Score: 90)
  • EPIC ACADEMY - 8255 S Houston AVE FL (Score: 89)
  • L AND L LUVABLE DAY CARE,INC - 2540-2542 E 83RD ST (Score: 89)
  • JUST A DASH FOOD SERVICE GROUP - 8401 S Saginaw AVE (Score: 88)
  • AB'S JERK - 8205 S EXCHANGE AVE (Score: 88)
  • RAMONA'S LOVELY TOUCH ACADEMY II - 9001 S COMMERCIAL AVE (Score: 87)
  • MAYA'S PIZZA, INC. - 8550 S COMMERCIAL AVE (Score: 85)
  • MAXI BAKERY - 8712 S COMMERCIAL AVE (Score: 84)
  • STAR SUBMARINE - 7914 S EXCHANGE AVE (Score: 82)
  • BLOSSOMING INTO FLOWERS DAYCARE - 2751 E 79TH ST (Score: 81)
  • CECY'S MOLINO DE MASA - 8544 -08546 S COMMERCIAL AVE (Score: 81)
  • ARNOLD MIRELES SCHOOL - 9000 S EXCHANGE (Score: 79)
  • TACO NIETOS - 2863 E 95TH ST (Score: 79)
  • COLFAX FOODS INC. - 2600 E 87TH ST (Score: 79)
  • AFRICAN FOOD PALACE - 8928 S COMMERCIAL AVE (Score: 78)
  • FIRST CHOICE MARKET - 3019 E 91ST ST (Score: 78)
  • IMMACULATE CONCEPTION - 8739 S EXCHANGE AVE (Score: 77)
  • 8900 FOOD & LIQUOR, INC. - 8900 S COMMERCIAL AVE (Score: 77)
  • INDIGO RESTAURANT - 3008 E 92ND ST (Score: 77)
  • ROCKY PANCAKE HOUSE - 2948 E 83RD ST (Score: 76)
  • AFRICAN FOOD PALACE - 8918 S COMMERCIAL AVE (Score: 76)
  • COLFAX MART - 2554 E 83RD ST (Score: 76)
  • DUNKIN DONUT - 9100 S COMMERCIAL AVE (Score: 76)
  • COMMERCIAL STOP & SHOP - 8900-8904 S COMMERCIAL AVE (Score: 75)
  • CARGO EXCHANGE CAFE - 8701 S EXCHANGE AVE (Score: 75)
  • Nino's Heroes Elementary - 8344 S Commercial (3000E) (Score: 74)
  • FRANCISCO ESPINOZA - 8827 S ESCANABA AVE (Score: 74)
  • THE NEW LOOK - 2544 E 83RD ST (Score: 73)
  • SHAWAR'S FOOD INC. - 2600 E 87TH ST (Score: 73)
  • ROMA'S RESTAURANT - 9273 S SOUTH CHICAGO AVE (Score: 72)
  • T & K AFRICAN KITCHEN AND GROCERY STORE - 2955 E 87TH ST (Score: 72)
  • MARGARITA'S PIZZERIA - 2705 - 2707 E 79TH ST (Score: 72)
  • URBAN LUXE CAFE INC. - 2911 E 79TH ST (Score: 71)
  • TNT RAMEN - 8929 S COMMERCIAL AVE (Score: 71)
  • MARZEYA BAKERY J.A.S., INC. - 8908 S COMMERCIAL AVE (Score: 71)
  • SNOOP FOOD MART - 8657 S COMMERCIAL AVE (Score: 71)
  • EL JACALITO - 8465 S COMMERCIAL AVE (Score: 71)
  • SOUTHSIDE AFRICAN RESTAURANT - 8311 S BALTIMORE AVE (Score: 71)
  • LAVISH LYFE STAFFING - 9316 S BALTIMORE AVE (Score: 71)
  • TINY TOTS ACADEMY INC - 2409 E 79TH ST (Score: 71)
  • LITTLE MIRACLES DAYCARE & LEARNING ACADEMY INC. - 8912 S COMMERCIAL AVE (Score: 71)
  • DE ARCOS PIZZA & RESTAURANT - 2832 E 87TH ST (Score: 70)
  • LOS TACOS & DESSERTS LLC - 8548 S COMMERCIAL AVE (Score: 69)
  • NORMAN'S AT RAINBOW BEACH - 3111 E 77TH ST (Score: 69)
  • CRAB ISLAND SEAFOOD MARKET - 9119 S COMMERCIAL AVE (Score: 69)
  • PEPES MEXICAN RESTAURANT - 8227 S EXCHANGE AVE (Score: 67)
  • LILCOUNTRY SOUL FOOD - 2801 E 83RD ST (Score: 67)
  • SIETE LUNAS - 8800 S COMMERCIAL AVE (Score: 67)
  • RUBIO'S - 8800 S COMMERCIAL AVE (Score: 66)
  • COCULA RESTAURANT - 8847 S COMMERCIAL AVE (Score: 66)
  • LITTLE CAESARS PIZZA - 7902 S Exchange AVE (Score: 65)
  • The New Sullivan Elementary School - 8331 S Mackinaw AVE (Score: 64)
  • SOUTH SHORE FOOD MART INC. - 7900 S SOUTH SHORE DR (Score: 64)
  • 91st South Chicago Apts. - 9177 S SOUTH CHICAGO AVE (Score: 64)
  • EDWARD COLES ELEMENTARY - 8441 S Yates AVE STE (Score: 63)
  • Bowen H/S - 2710 E 89th St (8900S) (Score: 63)
  • ABOOD FOOD MARKET INC. - 8209 S EXCHANGE AVE (Score: 63)
  • LONCARS - 3201 E 92ND ST (Score: 62)
  • VICTORY CENTRE OF SOUTH CHICAGO SLF - 3251 E 92ND ST (Score: 62)
  • SOUTH SHORE HOSPITAL - 8012 S CRANDON AVE (Score: 62)
  • EUCLID SUPERMARKET - 1935 E 79TH ST (Score: 61)
  • SND MINI MART - 2600 E 87TH ST (Score: 61)
  • MACIAS PRODUCE INC. - 8933 S COMMERCIAL AVE (Score: 60)
  • 79TH FRESH FOOD & MEAT MARKET - 2900 E 79TH ST (Score: 58)
  • MARGARITA'S MEAT MARKET - 2709 E 79TH ST (Score: 58)
  • LA PRIMAVERA GROCERY INC. - 2802 E 87TH ST (Score: 58)
  • SOUTHSIDE PIZZA INC - 7902 S Exchange AVE (Score: 58)
  • MARGARITA'S MEAT MARKET - 2701 E 79TH ST (Score: 58)
  • NEVERIA Y CENADURIA LA - 8800 S COMMERCIAL AVE (Score: 58)
  • SAGINAW FOOD MART INC. - 2635 E 79TH ST (Score: 58)
  • LITTLE BABA'S PHILLY STEAK - 2660 E 79TH ST (Score: 58)
  • CLASSIC COBBLER - 8514 S YATES BLVD (Score: 58)
  • CITGO QUICK STOP - 2357 E 79TH ST (Score: 57)
  • FAMILY FOODS CONVENIENCE - 2802 E 87TH ST (Score: 54)
  • GOMEZ TACOS REST - 3016 E 91ST ST (Score: 53)
  • LIQUIDATIONS R US - 2633 E 79TH ST (Score: 52)
  • BIRRIERIA OCOTLAN - 8726 S COMMERCIAL AVE (Score: 51)
  • MOORE HOUSE - 9135 S BRANDON AVE (Score: 50)
  • EL GUERO - 9027-9029 S COMMERCIAL AVE (Score: 49)
  • THORP ELEM/LEARN CHARTER - 8914 S BUFFALO AVE BSMT (Score: 49)
  • ALL AMERICAN SPIRITS, INC. - 9027-9029 S COMMERCIAL AVE (Score: 49)
  • SAVE A LOT #61314 - 2858 E 83RD ST (Score: 48)
  • PHILLIPS QUICK STOP - 2357 E 79TH ST (Score: 48)
  • THE GUYS CONVENIENCE - 9140 S COMMERCIAL AVE (Score: 46)
  • STAR FOOD MARKET - 9125 S COMMERCIAL AVE (Score: 45)
  • JUANITA PRODUCE AND RESTAURANT - 8753 S COMMERCIAL AVE (Score: 45)
  • KIDS SPACE INC - 8912 S COMMERCIAL AVE (Score: 45)
  • LA JEREZANA - 3022 E 91ST ST (Score: 44)
  • 79TH CORNER STORE - 2459 E 79TH ST (Score: 44)
  • ATTOCK SUBMARINE - 3006 E 92ND ST (Score: 42)
  • GREAT LAKES ACADEMY - 8401 S Saginaw AVE (Score: 41)
  • CITGO - 8903 S SOUTH CHICAGO AVE (Score: 41)
  • LITTLE LEADERS AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM, INC. - 8201 S EXCHANGE AVE (Score: 40)
South Chicago
Chicago/Neighborhoods/South Chicago
NEIGHBORHOOD REPORT

South Chicago restaurant inspections

Health-code records for 108 licensed establishments. · Synced May 28, 2026 · 1:01 AM CDT

Pass rate+9.5% vs city
93%
44 of 48 passing
Avg score
55
55/100
80+ threshold · median 71
Failures · 30d
0
0.0% of venues · reinspecting 2
Open criticalsFOLLOW-UP
13
at 4 establishments
AUTO-GENERATED
Neighborhood summary

South Chicago is home to 108 restaurants licensed by the Chicago Department of Public Health. The neighborhood runs a 93% pass rate on recent health inspections. The most common citation is 🔧 Equipment at 17% of logged violations in the last 12 months, followed by 🧽 Cleaning & sanitizing at 16%. The most recent failure was DUNKIN DONUT on Apr 1, 2026. The most recent CDPH inspection in South Chicago was conducted on May 21, 2026 at SHINING STAR CHILD DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE OF THE ARTS INC..

Most common violations in South Chicago

262 themes across 217 violations · last 12 months

  • 🔧 Equipment44 · 17%
  • 🧽 Cleaning & sanitizing42 · 16%
  • 🏢 Facilities33 · 13%
  • 📦 Storage & date marking24 · 9%
  • 🚰 Plumbing & sewage21 · 8%
  • 📋 Documentation & training18 · 7%
  • ✋ Handwashing17 · 6%
  • 🌡️ Temperature control10 · 4%
  • 🛡️ Pest prevention9 · 3%
  • 🪳 Insects8 · 3%
  • 🚫 Cross-contamination8 · 3%
  • 🧼 Personal hygiene8 · 3%

🏆 Cleanest in South Chicago

Top scores from restaurants that passed their most recent inspection

  1. #1
    99

    PRODIGY CHILD LEARNING CENTER

    1921-1925 E 79TH ST

    Latest: pass
  2. #2
    99

    THE CHILDREN'S GARDEN ACADEMY INC.

    2600 E 83RD ST

    Latest: pass
  3. #3
    97

    SOUTH CHICAGO SENIOR SATELLITE SITE

    9233 S BURLEY AVE

    Latest: pass
  4. #4
    97

    WEE CARE NURSERY SCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN, INC.

    1845 E 79TH ST

    Latest: pass
  5. #5
    97

    OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE

    9050 S BURLEY AVE

    Latest: pass
Past 30 days
93

SHINING STAR CHILD DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE OF THE ARTS INC.

PASS
3010-3016 E 92ND ST·May 21, 2026·0 violations
79

ARNOLD MIRELES SCHOOL

PASS
9000 S EXCHANGE·May 13, 2026·2 violations·🚰 Plumbing & sewage
91

REY B GONZALEZ CHILDREN & FAMILY CENTER

PASS
3050 E 92ND ST·May 8, 2026·0 violations
90

LITTLE LEADERS LEARNING ACADEMY, INC.

PASS
8214 S EXCHANGE AVE·May 6, 2026·0 violations
88

AB'S JERK

PASS
8205 S EXCHANGE AVE·May 6, 2026·2 violations·🥜 Allergen awareness
97

OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE

PASS
9050 S BURLEY AVE·May 5, 2026·1 violation·🚰 Plumbing & sewage

All restaurants in South Chicago

Showing 1–12 of 107

Score
Restaurant
Address
Last inspected
Viols
Result
99

THE CHILDREN'S GARDEN ACADEMY INC.

PASS
2600 E 83RD ST
Mar 20, 2026 · 0 viols
99

THE CHILDREN'S GARDEN ACADEMY INC.

2600 E 83RD ST
Mar 20, 2026
0
PASS
99

PRODIGY CHILD LEARNING CENTER

PASS
1921-1925 E 79TH ST
Nov 6, 2025 · 0 viols
99

PRODIGY CHILD LEARNING CENTER

1921-1925 E 79TH ST
Nov 6, 2025
0
PASS
97

SOUTH CHICAGO SENIOR SATELLITE SITE

PASS
9233 S BURLEY AVE
Aug 7, 2025 · 0 viols
97

SOUTH CHICAGO SENIOR SATELLITE SITE

9233 S BURLEY AVE
Aug 7, 2025
0
PASS
97

WEE CARE NURSERY SCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN, INC.

PASS
1845 E 79TH ST
Nov 10, 2025 · 0 viols
97

WEE CARE NURSERY SCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN, INC.

1845 E 79TH ST
Nov 10, 2025
0
PASS
97

OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE

PASS
9050 S BURLEY AVE
May 5, 2026 · 0 viols
97

OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE

9050 S BURLEY AVE
May 5, 2026
0
PASS
96

SAFE ACHIEVE ACADEMY

PASS
7877 S COLES
Sep 18, 2025 · 0 viols
96

SAFE ACHIEVE ACADEMY

7877 S COLES
Sep 18, 2025
0
PASS
96

RAMONA'S LOVELY TOUCH ACADEMY

PASS
9100 S COMMERCIAL AVE
Nov 5, 2025 · 0 viols
96

RAMONA'S LOVELY TOUCH ACADEMY

9100 S COMMERCIAL AVE
Nov 5, 2025
0
PASS
95

SUBWAY SANDWICHES

PASS
9100 S COMMERCIAL AVE
Apr 8, 2026 · 0 viols
95

SUBWAY SANDWICHES

9100 S COMMERCIAL AVE
Apr 8, 2026
0
PASS
93

SHINING STAR CHILD DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE OF THE ARTS INC.

PASS
3010-3016 E 92ND ST
May 21, 2026 · 0 viols
93

SHINING STAR CHILD DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE OF THE ARTS INC.

3010-3016 E 92ND ST
May 21, 2026
0
PASS
91

HALE FAMILY MCDONALD'S

PASS
9211 S COMMERCIAL AVE
Sep 30, 2025 · 0 viols
91

HALE FAMILY MCDONALD'S

9211 S COMMERCIAL AVE
Sep 30, 2025
0
PASS
91

HUA'S CHINESE CHOP SUEY EXPRESS

PASS
3014 E 91ST ST
Apr 24, 2025 · 0 viols
91

HUA'S CHINESE CHOP SUEY EXPRESS

3014 E 91ST ST
Apr 24, 2025
0
PASS
91

REY B GONZALEZ CHILDREN & FAMILY CENTER

PASS
3050 E 92ND ST
May 8, 2026 · 0 viols
91

REY B GONZALEZ CHILDREN & FAMILY CENTER

3050 E 92ND ST
May 8, 2026
0
PASS
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