This information is derived from inspections of restaurants and other food establishments in Chicago from January 1, 2010 to the present. Inspections are performed by staff from the Chicago Department of Public Health’s Food Protection Program using a standardized procedure. The results of the inspection are inputted into a database, then reviewed and approved by a State of Illinois Licensed Environmental Health Practitioner (LEHP). For descriptions of the data elements included in this set, please click here.

Note about 7/1/2018 change to food inspection procedures that affects the data in this dataset: http://bit.ly/2yWd2JB

Disclaimer: Attempts have been made to minimize any and all duplicate inspection reports. However, the dataset may still contain such duplicates and the appropriate precautions should be exercised when viewing or analyzing these data. The result of the inspections (pass, pass with conditions or fail) as well as the violations noted are based on the findings identified and reported by the inspector at the time of the inspection, and may not reflect the findings noted at other times. For more information about Food Inspections, go to https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/cdph/provdrs/food_safety.html.

This information is derived from inspections of restaurants and other food establishments in Chicago from January 1, 2010 to the present. Inspections are performed by staff from the Chicago Department of Public Health’s Food Protection Program using a standardized procedure. The results of the inspection are inputted into a database, then reviewed and approved by a State of Illinois Licensed Environmental Health Practitioner (LEHP). For descriptions of the data elements included in this set, go to http://bit.ly/tS9IE8
Disclaimer: Attempts have been made to minimize any and all duplicate inspection reports. However, the dataset may still contain such duplicates and the appropriate precautions should be exercised when viewing or analyzing these data. The result of the inspections (pass, pass with conditions or fail) as well as the violations noted are based on the findings identified and reported by the inspector at the time of the inspection, and may not reflect the findings noted at other times. For more information about Food Inspections, go to http://bit.ly/tD91Sb.
Data Owner: Chicago Department of Public Health.
Time Period: 2010 - Present.
Frequency: Data is updated weekly.

Contains a list of grocery stores which was used by the city to calculate the estimates of Chicagoans living in food deserts in 2011. Data in this file can be cross-referenced with the city's business license data (http://bit.ly/sMFZdN).

Contains a list of grocery stores which was used by the city to calculate the estimates of Chicagoans living in food deserts in 2013. Data in this file can be cross-referenced with the city's business license data (http://bit.ly/sMFZdN).

Chicago's Farmers Markets bring more than 70 vendors selling fresh fruits, vegetables, plants and flowers to neighborhoods throughout the City of Chicago. Markets are held Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday around the city. Data Owner: Cultural Affairs and Special Events. Time Period: 2011. Frequency: Data is

The definition of violations changed on 7/1/2018, as discussed in http://bit.ly/2yWd2JB. This filtered view shows inspections after the change. --This information is derived from inspections of restaurants and other food establishments in Chicago from January 1, 2010 to the present. Inspections are performed by staff from the Chicago Department of Public Health’s Food Protection Program using a standardized procedure. The results of the inspection are inputted into a database, then reviewed and approved by a State of Illinois Licensed Environmental Health Practitioner (LEHP). For descriptions of the data elements included in this set, go to http://bit.ly/tS9IE8
Disclaimer: Attempts have been made to minimize any and all duplicate inspection reports. However, the dataset may still contain such duplicates and the appropriate precautions should be exercised when viewing or analyzing these data. The result of the inspections (pass, pass with conditions or fail) as well as the violations noted are based on the findings identified and reported by the inspector at the time of the inspection, and may not reflect the findings noted at other times. For more information about Food Inspections, go to https://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/cdph/provdrs/healthy_restaurants/svcs/food-protection-services.html.

The location of select urban farms throughout Chicago.

The location of select urban farms throughout Chicago.

Contains a list of grocery stores which was used by the city to calculate the estimates of Chicagoans living in food deserts in 2011. Data in this file can be cross-referenced with the city's business license data (http://bit.ly/sMFZdN).

Chicago's Farmers Markets bring more than 70 vendors selling fresh fruits, vegetables, plants and flowers to neighborhoods throughout the City of Chicago. Markets are held Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday around the city. To view or use these files, compression software and special GIS software, such as ESRI ArcGIS, is required. To download, right-click the "Download" link above and choose "Save link as." Data Owner: Cultural Affairs and Special Events. Time Period: 2011. Frequency: Data is updated annually or as needed. Last updated August 2011.

Neighbor Capital is a social enterprise that runs a produce cart program that employs difficult to employ people who manage and operate a cart on a public sidewalk or private plaza across the city. The City of Chicago legalized this business model in 2012 with the requirement that half be set up in low-food access areas. Each cart carries a full line of fresh locally grown produce on an 8 feet by 6 foot stand generally between early morning and early evening hours.

Chicago's Farmers Markets bring more than 70 vendors selling fresh fruits, vegetables, plants and flowers to neighborhoods throughout the City of Chicago. Markets are held Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday around the city. Data Owner: Cultural Affairs and Special Events. Time Period: 2012. Frequency: Data is updated annually.

The definition of violations changed on 7/1/2018, as discussed in http://bit.ly/2yWd2JB. This filtered view shows inspections prior to the change. --This information is derived from inspections of restaurants and other food establishments in Chicago from January 1, 2010 to the present. Inspections are performed by staff from the Chicago Department of Public Health’s Food Protection Program using a standardized procedure. The results of the inspection are inputted into a database, then reviewed and approved by a State of Illinois Licensed Environmental Health Practitioner (LEHP). For descriptions of the data elements included in this set, go to http://bit.ly/tS9IE8
Disclaimer: Attempts have been made to minimize any and all duplicate inspection reports. However, the dataset may still contain such duplicates and the appropriate precautions should be exercised when viewing or analyzing these data. The result of the inspections (pass, pass with conditions or fail) as well as the violations noted are based on the findings identified and reported by the inspector at the time of the inspection, and may not reflect the findings noted at other times. For more information about Food Inspections, go to https://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/cdph/provdrs/healthy_restaurants/svcs/food-protection-services.html.

Chicago's Farmers Markets bring more than 70 vendors selling fresh fruits, vegetables, plants and flowers to neighborhoods throughout the City of Chicago. Markets are held Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday around the city.

A list of grocery stores which are part of a multi-store chain and are located at or within 1 mile of Chicago's city limits. In addition, this dataset contains additional information about the size and type of food offered by the grocery store. This dataset was provided to the City of Chicago by Chicago State University.

Purple dots indicate markets open past 9/30/2012. Chicago's Farmers Markets bring more than 70 vendors selling fresh fruits, vegetables, plants and flowers to neighborhoods throughout the City of Chicago. Markets are held Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday around the city. Data Owner: Cultural Affairs and Special Events. Time Period: 2012. Frequency: Data is updated annually.

A list of grocery stores in Chicago and last known status (open or closed). This dataset will be updated approximately weekly, or as needed.

Contains a list of grocery stores which was used by the city to calculate the estimates of Chicagoans living in food deserts in 2011. Data in this file can be cross-referenced with the city's business license data (http://bit.ly/sMFZdN).

Location of

Contains a list of grocery stores which was used by the city to calculate the estimates of Chicagoans living in food deserts in 2011. Data in this file can be cross-referenced with the city's business license data (http://bit.ly/sMFZdN).

Chicago's Farmers Markets bring more than 70 vendors selling fresh fruits, vegetables, plants and flowers to neighborhoods throughout the City of Chicago. Markets are held Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday around the city.

Chicago's Farmers Markets bring more than 70 vendors selling fresh fruits, vegetables, plants and flowers to neighborhoods throughout the City of Chicago. Markets are held Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday around the city.

A list of independently owned- and operated grocery stores which are located at or within 1 mile of Chicago's city limits. In addition, this dataset contains additional information about the size and type of food offered by the grocery store. This dataset was provided to the City of Chicago by Chicago State University.