The Staley
Last inspected: Dec 23, 2025
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Score
Across the available record, The Staley has six inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 23, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.
Looking across the full record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; The Staley is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 23, 2025
License
No violations found.
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Dec 11, 2025
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11 OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB AT VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB.
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Nov 5, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURES OF TWO 2-DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER AT 54.0F AND 49.0F. TAGGED BOTH UNITS. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINES IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT A MINIMUM OF 50 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNIT UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (CDPH). TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE COLD HOLDING UNIT. IMPROPER: PORK 53.2F, SHREDDED CHEESE 51.5F AND BEEF AT 54.1F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $100.00 THROUGH THE DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN, HAMBURGERS, FRENCH FRIES, ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB AT VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB.
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Nov 7, 2024
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHEMICALS NOT ELEVATED IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE CHEMICALS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14: 6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ONE OF THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NEAR GRILL AND BEHIND THE BARS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXIT DOOR ACROSS FROM TOILET ROOMS WITH AN OPENING AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEEP FRYERS WITH COOKING OIL NOT COVERED WHILE NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO COVER AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SHELVES UNDER THE SERVICE WINDOW IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH DEBIRS AND IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B): OBSERVED THE GRILL RACK FOR THE INDOOR GRILL WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, REMOVE RUST, OR REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13: OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Oct 9, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O): OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON-SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ONE OF THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NEAR GRILLS AND BEHIND THE BARS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B): OBSERVED THE GRILL RACK FOR THE INDOOR GRILL WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, REMOVE RUST, OR REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13: OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-202.11: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHT IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. ALSO, ONE LIGHT MISSING SHIELD IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-202.18: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD ACROSS FROM THE 4 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA MISSING FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING FILTERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 4, 2024
License
5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROBE STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5-8 FLIES ON SITE. THE FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THE REAR DISHWASHING/FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED ELIMINATE FLY ACTIVITY AND CLEAN ALL AFFECTED SURFACES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR CHECKING THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE IN ORDER TO CHECK SANITIZER STRENGTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON-SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ONE OF THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NEAR GRILLS AND BEHIND THE BARS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE GRILL RACK FOR THE INDOOR GRILL WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, REMOVE RUST, OR REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHT IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. ALSO, ONE LIGHT MISSING SHIELD IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD ACROSS FROM THE 4 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA MISSING FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING FILTERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Staley last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Staley on file is from Dec 23, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Staley?
Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at The Staley.
Has The Staley's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Staley have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Staley means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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