Tgi Friday's
153 E Erie St, Chicago, IL 60611
Restaurant ZIP 60611 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Sep 29, 2026
Tgi Friday's was last inspected on September 29, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.
Latest inspection
September 29, 2026 · Complaint Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
1 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed low floor tiles grout/damaged floor tiles at prep area and dishwash area. Instructed manager must repair/regrout floor tiles at prep and dishwash area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
3 inspections on record
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Noted torn rubber gasket inside the prep service cooler drawer at the kitchen prep. Instructed to repair and maintain and/or replace.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Dishwash 3-compartment sink pipes draining slowly. Instructed manager must clean grease trap and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling light bulbs (x2) burned out in prep area by dishwash area and inside womens employees washroom. Must replace with working ceiling light bulbs.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
License · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Noted serving plates on shelves at the kitchen prep area not properly stored. Instructed to invert all serving plates at the dinning tables to prevent dust accumulation.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Noted torn rubber gasket inside the prep service cooler drawer at the kitchen prep. Instructed to repair and maintain and/or replace.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Noted the followings: ....floor drains at the kitchen prep areas. ....slow drain at the rear with water draing from the walk in cooler pipe onto the floor drain. ...floors at same with dirt and garbage around the drain. Instructed to clean, repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Noted heavy dirt and grease accumulation inside, on pipes/conduits and on edges of the exhaust hood and filters above cooking equipment. Instructed to detail clean and maintain hood, filters and pipes/conduits.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Noted missing shield at the light bulbs at the rear prep area. Instructed to provide protective shielding for the lights.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 5 weeks ago. Always confirm with the official record.