The Bad Apple
Going back to 2024, The Bad Apple has three inspections in the public record. On Sep 25, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly two violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “insects, rodents, & animals not present”, showing up two times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so The Bad Apple is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Bad Apple last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Bad Apple on file is from Sep 25, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Bad Apple?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Bad Apple.
Has The Bad Apple's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Bad Apple have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Bad Apple means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.