Emerald Isle
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
82
Score
Emerald Isle, located at 6684-6686 N Northwest Hwy in Chicago, IL, underwent a low-risk inspection on March 12, 2026, with a score of 82. This inspection identified four minor violations, with notable observations including the absence of insects, rodents, and animals, as well as clean non-food and food contact surfaces and properly maintained physical facilities. Across 22 scored inspections, Emerald Isle has historically maintained a low-risk status.
22
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
82
Mar 5, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
58
Feb 3, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Apr 4, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 27, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
61
Nov 6, 2023
Complaint
4 minor violations.
82
Dec 30, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 7, 2021
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Sep 24, 2020
Complaint
1 minor violation.
95
Jul 16, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
50
Oct 8, 2019
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Aug 21, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
52
Sep 28, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Jun 15, 2016
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
82
Jun 8, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
May 7, 2015
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
78
Apr 23, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Dec 3, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Feb 24, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Mar 19, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Apr 26, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Jun 4, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Violations — Mar 12, 2026 Inspection
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.112 OBSERVED SEVERAL DEAD INSECTS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS.
38
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER, OVEN AND GRILL WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 REPAIR THE BROKEN WALL BASEBOARD BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE ICE MACHINE. REPAIR THE WALL CORNERS SO THEY ARE SEALED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.
55
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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