Friendship Restaurant
Across the available record, Friendship Restaurant has 21 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The most recent report on file is from Nov 24, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around six violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.
When inspectors have written things up, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been the most frequent reason, cited 13 times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Friendship Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Friendship Restaurant on file is from Nov 24, 2025. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Friendship Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited 13 times, more than any other issue at Friendship Restaurant.
Has Friendship Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Friendship Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Friendship Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Friendship Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Friendship Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.