Turtles
Last inspected: Aug 25, 2025
86
Score
TURTLES, located at 238 W 33Rd St in Chicago, IL, underwent a low-risk inspection on August 25, 2025, with a score of 86. This inspection identified three minor violations related to adequate handwashing sinks, personal cleanliness, and the maintenance of physical facilities. Across 17 scored inspections, TURTLES has historically maintained a low-risk status.
17
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 25, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Jun 10, 2024
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Nov 7, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Oct 30, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
70
May 31, 2022
Routine
9 minor violations.
64
Nov 1, 2021
Complaint
4 minor violations.
82
Sep 12, 2019
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
78
Sep 5, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
47
Sep 28, 2018
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
82
Sep 19, 2018
Complaint
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
52
Mar 6, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 26, 2018
Routine
12 minor violations.
55
Oct 16, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Jul 14, 2016
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
64
Jul 7, 2016
Routine
10 minor violations.
61
Jun 23, 2015
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 26, 2014
License
5 minor violations.
78
Violations — Aug 25, 2025 Inspection
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
10
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
40
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.
55
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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