Tgi Friday's
Last inspected: Dec 9, 2025
78
Score
Tgi Friday's has been inspected 23 times since 2016. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 9, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around six violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited 20 times.
Tgi Friday's latest score of 78 falls below the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
23
Inspections
1
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 9, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT 2 HAND WASHING SINKS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. WATER TEMPERATURE OF SINKS WAS 88.2F AND 66.3F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SOAP AT THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOMS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA AND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).
10
78
Dec 27, 2024
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR COOLER AND 1 DOOR FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON AND IN DEEP FRYER & COOKING EQUIPMENT, SURROUNDING FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING, DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: OUTSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER, NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, DINING ROOM NEAR BAR AND NEAR ICE MACHINE. NOTED FLOOR GROUT THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA NEEDS TO BE REGROUTED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA, IN DISH ROOM AND IN WALK-IN COOLERS AND EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULB IN FEMALE STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.
56
78
Dec 19, 2024
Reinspection
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2591417 CONDUCTED ON 03/21/2024. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#51) 5-203.13: Mop sink is sealed with wood covering, instructed to provide good working mop sink. (#58) 2-102.13 No allergen training for food service manager. Instructed to obtain. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
60
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ONSITE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ALONG WITH THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE STORED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED. "
2
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 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.
16
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR COOLER AND 1 DOOR FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON AND IN DEEP FRYER & COOKING EQUIPMENT, SURROUNDING FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION#60
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING, DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: OUTSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER, NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, DINING ROOM NEAR BAR AND NEAR ICE MACHINE. NOTED FLOOR GROUT THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA NEEDS TO BE REGROUTED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA, IN DISH ROOM AND IN WALK-IN COOLERS AND EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULB IN FEMALE STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION#60
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52
Dec 18, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINKS NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED AT PREP HANDSINK (86.4F), INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. MANAGER SERVICED HANDSINK NOW SINK IS NOW BETWEEN 100F - 101F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
10
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNIT UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (CDPH). TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
16
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: "OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ONSITE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ALONG WITH THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE STORED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED. "
2
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 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.
16
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2591417 CONDUCTED ON 03/21/2024. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#51) 5-203.13: Mop sink is sealed with wood covering, instructed to provide good working mop sink. (#58) 2-102.13 No allergen training for food service manager. Instructed to obtain. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
60
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR COOLER AND 1 DOOR FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON AND IN DEEP FRYER & COOKING EQUIPMENT, SURROUNDING FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING, DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: OUTSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER, NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, DINING ROOM NEAR BAR AND NEAR ICE MACHINE. NOTED FLOOR GROUT THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA NEEDS TO BE REGROUTED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA, IN DISH ROOM AND IN WALK-IN COOLERS AND EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULB IN FEMALE STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
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Mar 21, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: No hand soap provided for bar hand wash sink at the bar. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030 (C).
10
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Broken and missing tiles throughout bar area floor and in dishwashing area. Instructed to repair and replace.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Found utility lines running on the floor directly at the bar area. Instructed to elevate for proper cleaning of the floor.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: No allergen training for food service manager. Instructed to obtain.
58
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Food debris noted in drawer cooler at rear cook line. Instructed to clean and maintain.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Mop sink is sealed with wood covering, instructed to provide good working mop sink.
51
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
52
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Pealing paint noted at ceiling of walk-in cooler. Instructed to remove pealing paint and maintain.
55
64
Jun 12, 2023
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAUCET NECK (RIGHT HAND SIDE) ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT BAR ON (NORTH SIDE FACING FRONT OF ESTABLISHEMENT AS WELL AS ENTIRE SIDE WITH MISSING/BROKEN WALL BASE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND ENCLOSE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT BAR ON (NORTH SIDE FACING FRONT OF ESTABLISHEMENT AS WELL AS ENTIRE SIDE WITH MISSING/BROKEN WALL BASE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFCATION ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
58
78
Jun 8, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACITIVITY DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 7 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES FLYING AROUND SODA GUN AND FLOOR DRAINS LOCATED IN BAR PREP AREA, NOTED APPROXIMATELY 15 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/OFFICE AND DISHWASHING AREA NEAR MOP SINK ON WALLS, AND ON TOP OF MOP HEADS. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. # 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
38
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAUCET NECK (RIGHT HAND SIDE) ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT BAR ON (NORTH SIDE FACING FRONT OF ESTABLISHEMENT AS WELL AS ENTIRE SIDE WITH MISSING/BROKEN WALL BASE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND ENCLOSE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOPS STORED INCORRECTLY IN REAR PREP INSIDE MOP BUCKET, ON FLOOR AND INSIDE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UPRIGHT TO DRY PROPERLY AND NOT POTENTIALLY HARBOR PEST ON SITE
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFCATION ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
58
70
Jun 5, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER IN WASH BASIN OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BACK UP INTO THE RINSE AND SANITIZE BASIN ONCE RELEASED. NOTED SEWAGE POOLING ONTO FLOOR FROM BASE OF GREASE TRAP LOCATED IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA FLOOR DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FOR PROPER DRAINING AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED.
52
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK LOCATED IN BAR PREP DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR PROPER HANDWASHING WHILE OPERATING. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED.
10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK LOCATED IN BAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (c). SEE ABOVE VIOLATION FOR CITATION.
10
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACITIVITY DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 7 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES FLYING AROUND SODA GUN AND FLOOR DRAINS LOCATED IN BAR PREP AREA, NOTED APPROXIMATELY 15 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/OFFICE AND DISHWASHING AREA NEAR MOP SINK ON WALLS, AND ON TOP OF MOP HEADS. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. # 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
38
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND ENCLOSE.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFCATION ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
58
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN BAR PREP AREA.
10
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAUCET NECK (RIGHT HAND SIDE) ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOPS STORED INCORRECTLY IN REAR PREP INSIDE MOP BUCKET, ON FLOOR AND INSIDE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UPRIGHT TO DRY PROPERLY AND NOT POTENTIALLY HARBOR PEST ON SITE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT BAR ON (NORTH SIDE FACING FRONT OF ESTABLISHEMENT AS WELL AS ENTIRE SIDE WITH MISSING/BROKEN WALL BASE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
47
Oct 27, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Damaged gaskets at prep cooler door at main kitchen, instructed to replace.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Drawer coolers not clean at bottom shelves, instructed to clean and maintain.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Peeling paint noted at main kitchen and walk-in cooler ceiling, instructed to remove and maintain.
55
86
Dec 21, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: NOTED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 12/14/21 REPORT #2545588: VIOLATION #54 (5-501.110) FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED. FOUND TRASH, PLASTIC, FOOD WASTE, AND GREASE ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE DUMPSTER, AS WELL AS WASTE WATER POOLING ON THE CEMENT NEXT TO THE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AREA AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
59
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE FRYERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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82
Dec 14, 2021
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
3
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED. FOUND TRASH, PLASTIC, FOOD WASTE, AND GREASE ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE DUMPSTER, AS WELL AS WASTE WATER POOLING ON THE CEMENT NEXT TO THE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AREA AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
54
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT WAS POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN TODAY'S INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B).
61
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE FRYERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOOR DRAINS WITH HEAVY GRIME BUILD UP NEAR THE EXPO LINE AND UNDERNEATH THE BAR EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 58 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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64
May 7, 2020
Complaint
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE, NO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020. NO CITATION ISSUED
2
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: SPRAY BOTTLES IN KITCHEN AREA NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL
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86
Feb 10, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP STORED IN ICE BIN AT FRONT SODA STATION, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OFF CUBES.
43
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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90
Mar 25, 2019
Complaint
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED NO PERSON ON SITE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE BURGERS ARE BEING PREPARED. THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST PROVIDE THEIR VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE AT ANY THAT TIME TCS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
2
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM/CENTER OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
38
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN THE BAR, PREP, AND DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BAR AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED A LARGE HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: - MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOMS' EXHAUST VENTILATIONS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NOT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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67
Sep 4, 2018
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINES.
51
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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90
Aug 28, 2018
Complaint
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AT DRY STORAGE ROOM AND 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES AT SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE INSECT ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
38
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINES.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR AT DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN WALLS AND FLOOR AT DRY STORAGE ROOM.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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70
May 22, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
May 14, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAR WATER BACKING UP INTO DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT WHEN WATER FROM MIDDLE COMPARTMENT IS DRAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP/ROD OUT DRAIN PIPE AT DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
24
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT/GRIME BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT BAR AND INSIDE PREP AREA/DISHWASH AREA FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT/ALONG WALLS ALSO MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES AROUND CEILING VENTILATION COVER ABOVE DISHMACHINE ALSO OBSERVED DIRT/FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AROUND MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN CEILING TILES/CEILING VENTILATION COVER AND ALL WALLS AROUND MOP SINK.
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Dec 22, 2017
Complaint
No violations found.
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Oct 17, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: POOR INSULATION AROUND COOLING LINES IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TO PREVENT CONDENSATION. MUST INSTALL A LIDS FOR ICE BINS AT BAR ACROSS FROM CUSTOMERS SEATING AREA.
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Oct 16, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE UTENSILS SANITIZING, FOUND LOW TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT SANITIZING AT FINAL RINSE. 0 PPM AT TEST STRIPS, INSTRUCTED MGR TO PROVIDE PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT FINAL RINSE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030. MACHINE TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE. MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH WHEN REPAIRED FOR A TAG REMOVAL INSPECTION.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ( CHICKEN, BEEF, PASTA....) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: POOR INSULATION AROUND COOLING LINES IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TO PREVENT CONDENSATION. MUST INSTALL A LIDS FOR ICE BINS AT BAR ACROSS FROM CUSTOMERS SEATING AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: HEAVY WATER STANDING AT BOTTOM OF PREP DRAWER COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 27, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inside of soda gun dispenser not clean, instructed to clean and maintain.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: cracks noted on kitchen wall next to ice maker, instructed to seal.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Hand wash sink next to dish washing area not pitched properly causing water to pool at corner of , instructed to repair.
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86
Mar 1, 2016
License
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREP AREA GREASE TRAP EXTERIOR WITH RUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PAINT OR REPLACE SAID GREASE TRAP.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tgi Friday's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tgi Friday's on file is from Dec 9, 2025. The public record contains 23 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tgi Friday's?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 20 times, more than any other issue at Tgi Friday's.
Has Tgi Friday's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Tgi Friday's have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tgi Friday's means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Tgi Friday's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tgi Friday's is inspected around two times per year on average.
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