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Lower West Side restaurant inspection grades

The web version of Chicago Restaurants: Ranked lists 154 places in Lower West Side, a Chicago community area on the West Side (not counting airports, stadiums, cafeterias and other non-restaurants). 150 have our grade: 55 A, 61 B, 24 C, 9 D, 1 F.

Our 0–100 score and A–F grade, calculated from City of Chicago inspection records since January 2023. Not official City grades: the City reports Pass, Pass w/ Conditions or Fail. An inspection describes conditions on the day of the visit.

City records through . About once a week we rebuild the data from the City’s newest public records, and these pages with it. Source: City of Chicago Food Inspections on the Chicago Data Portal. Each place’s page in the web version links to its own City inspection records.

Places, best inspection score first

Our grades from City inspection records, not official City grades. The order is the web version’s for this neighborhood: highest score first, ties by name, places without a score last.

  1. Grade AYvolina's Tamales+groceries814 W 18th St · MexicanCity's latest result: Pass, Jan 28, 2026inspection score 91
  2. Grade ATaqueria Taco Bueno2057 W Cermak Rd · MexicanCity's latest result: Pass, Nov 21, 2025inspection score 90
  3. Grade ASubway1300 W Cermak Rd · Sandwiches & DeliCity's latest result: Pass, Feb 5, 2026inspection score 88
  4. Grade ABirrieria Reyes de Ocotlan1322 W 18th St · MexicanCity's latest result: Pass, Feb 19, 2026inspection score 87
  5. Grade ACarnitas Uruapan1725 W 18th St · MexicanCity's latest result: Pass, Jun 15, 2026inspection score 87
  6. Grade ADon's Hamburgers1837 S Western Ave · BurgersCity's latest result: Pass, Jan 14, 2026inspection score 87
  7. Grade AIgnotz One Door South2423 S Oakley Ave · ItalianCity's latest result: Pass, Jul 1, 2026inspection score 86
  8. Grade AMcDonald's1664 S Blue Island Ave · BurgersCity's latest result: Pass, Mar 18, 2026inspection score 86
  9. Grade AAnticonquista Cafe952 W 18th St · Coffee & CaféCity's latest result: Pass, Sep 2, 2026inspection score 85
  10. Grade ACraft Burger1311 W 18th St · BurgersCity's latest result: Pass, Mar 7, 2025inspection score 85
  11. Grade ADon Churro1626 S Blue Island Ave · Bakery & SweetsCity's latest result: Pass, Jan 12, 2026inspection score 85
  12. Grade ADonalds Famous Hot Dogs2325 S Western Ave · Hot Dogs & BeefCity's latest result: Pass, Jan 14, 2026inspection score 85
  13. Grade ASofive2343 S Throop St · American & OtherCity's latest result: Pass, Mar 12, 2026inspection score 85
  14. Grade ATakumi Ramen1239 W 18th St · Japanese & SushiCity's latest result: Pass, Jun 1, 2026inspection score 85
  15. Grade AA Cup of Joe1309 W 18th St · Coffee & CaféCity's latest result: Pass, Jun 26, 2026inspection score 84
  16. Grade ABenny's Pizza1244 W 18th St · PizzaCity's latest result: Pass, Sep 10, 2026inspection score 84
  17. Grade ABombon Cake Gallery1406 W 18th St · Bakery & SweetsCity's latest result: Pass, May 6, 2026inspection score 84
  18. Grade ACafe Jon & Galleria2002 W 18th St · Coffee & CaféCity's latest result: Pass, May 7, 2026inspection score 84
  19. Grade AChali Chali2105 S Jefferson St · American & OtherCity's latest result: Pass, May 5, 2025inspection score 84
  20. Grade AChomp Pizza1710 W 18th St · PizzaCity's latest result: Pass, Oct 24, 2025inspection score 84
  21. Grade AFantasia Cafe1504 W 18th St · Coffee & CaféCity's latest result: Pass, Jul 7, 2026inspection score 84
  22. Grade AGreen Apple Pancake House Restaurant and Banquets2416 W Cermak Rd · Breakfast & DinerCity's latest result: Pass, Mar 5, 2026inspection score 84
  23. Grade AIndigo2100 S Morgan St · American & OtherCity's latest result: Pass, Nov 4, 2025inspection score 84
  24. Grade AItzchel By Pekes1144 W 18th St · American & OtherCity's latest result: Pass, Nov 21, 2025inspection score 84
  25. Grade ALa Esperanza Restaurant1864 S Blue Island Ave · American & OtherCity's latest result: Pass, Feb 2, 2026inspection score 84
  26. Grade ALa Flor de Mexico2156 W 23rd St · MexicanCity's latest result: Pass, Jun 25, 2025inspection score 84
  27. Grade ALa Minervha1401 W 18th St · American & OtherCity's latest result: Pass, Mar 18, 2026inspection score 84
  28. Grade ANew Rose2058 W Cermak Rd · American & OtherCity's latest result: Pass, Aug 12, 2025inspection score 84
  29. Grade APenelope's Vegan Taqueria1165 W 18th St · MexicanCity's latest result: Pass, Jul 23, 2026inspection score 84
  30. Grade APure Tea2105 S Jefferson St · Coffee & CaféCity's latest result: Pass, Nov 20, 2025inspection score 84
  31. Grade ASultan's Market1738 W 18th St · Mediterranean & Middle EasternCity's latest result: Pass, Feb 26, 2026inspection score 84
  32. Grade AThe Spoke & Bird Bakehouse1248 W 18th St · Coffee & CaféCity's latest result: Pass, Dec 23, 2025inspection score 84
  33. Grade AFiesta Tamaleria el Barrio1820 W 18th St · MexicanCity's latest result: Pass, Nov 25, 2025inspection score 83
  34. Grade AMarys Food and Grocery Store1901 S Canalport Ave · American & OtherCity's latest result: Pass, Jan 27, 2026inspection score 83
  35. Grade AMay St. Restaurant1146 W Cermak Rd · American & OtherCity's latest result: No Entry, Mar 5, 2026inspection score 83
  36. Grade AMcDonald's2438 W Cermak Rd · BurgersCity's latest result: Pass, Oct 18, 2023inspection score 83
  37. Grade AOpen Kitchens1161 W 21st St · American & OtherCity's latest result: Pass, Nov 12, 2025inspection score 83
  38. Grade APollo Express Pilsen1315 W 18th St · MexicanCity's latest result: Pass, Jun 17, 2026inspection score 83
  39. Grade AShi Miao Dao Yunnan Rice Noodle2105 S Jefferson St · ChineseCity's latest result: Pass, Jan 7, 2026inspection score 83
  40. Grade ATaco Bell2410 S Western Ave · MexicanCity's latest result: Pass, Sep 3, 2026inspection score 83
  41. Grade ATasty Pot2105 S Jefferson St · ChineseCity's latest result: Pass, Sep 26, 2025inspection score 83
  42. Grade ABP/Subway1955 W Cermak Rd · Sandwiches & DeliCity's latest result: Pass, Jan 22, 2026inspection score 82
  43. Grade ACafe Jumping Bean1439 W 18th St · Coffee & CaféCity's latest result: Pass, Jan 27, 2026inspection score 82
  44. Grade ALa Trailita2639 S Damen Ave · American & OtherCity's latest result: Pass w/ Conditions, Jun 9, 2026inspection score 82
  45. Grade AJay's Bubble Tea Cafe1856 S Ashland Ave · Coffee & CaféCity's latest result: Pass, Dec 18, 2025inspection score 81
  46. Grade ANovel Pizza1759 W 19th St · PizzaCity's latest result: Pass, Feb 18, 2026inspection score 81
  47. Grade BCasa Madai2023 S Racine Ave · American & OtherCity's latest result: Pass, Jun 24, 2026inspection score 80
  48. Grade BDunkin' Baskin2400 W 24th St · Coffee & CaféCity's latest result: Pass, Mar 26, 2025inspection score 80
  49. Grade APink Flores Bakery & Cafe1517 W 18th St · Bakery & SweetsCity's latest result: Pass, Mar 30, 2026inspection score 80
  50. Grade BTaqueria el Costeno2007-2009 S Damen Ave · MexicanCity's latest result: Pass, Apr 11, 2025inspection score 79
  51. Grade AXurro2214 S Wolcott Ave · Bakery & SweetsCity's latest result: Pass, Dec 4, 2025inspection score 79
  52. Grade ACafe Carranza1641 W 18th St · Coffee & CaféCity's latest result: Pass, Jun 11, 2025inspection score 78
  53. Grade BGreat China House2300 S Damen Ave · ChineseCity's latest result: Pass, Jun 16, 2026inspection score 78
  54. Grade BMartin's Corner2058 W 22nd Pl · Bar & PubCity's latest result: Pass, Nov 7, 2025inspection score 78
  55. Grade BUnico Latin Fusion Contemporary Cuisine2435 S Western Ave · Latin & CaribbeanCity's latest result: Pass, Mar 13, 2025inspection score 78
  56. Grade BWei Dao Cheng Dou2105 S Jefferson St · American & OtherCity's latest result: Pass, Apr 3, 2025inspection score 78
  57. Grade ADominos Pizza2337 W Cermak Rd · PizzaCity's latest result: Pass w/ Conditions, Apr 14, 2025inspection score 77
  58. Grade BLa Michoacana2049 W Cermak Rd · Bakery & SweetsCity's latest result: Pass, Jul 22, 2025inspection score 77
  59. Grade AMi Corazon Cafe1636-1638 W 18th St · Coffee & CaféCity's latest result: Pass, Oct 2, 2025inspection score 77
  60. Grade APanaderia el Acambaro1720 W 18th St · Bakery & SweetsCity's latest result: Pass, Dec 10, 2025inspection score 77
  61. Grade BLa Mejikana1820 S Ashland Ave · MexicanCity's latest result: Pass, Jan 3, 2025inspection score 76
  62. Grade APizza Nova1842 W 18th St · PizzaCity's latest result: Pass, Sep 3, 2026inspection score 76
  63. Grade BDel Toro2133-2139 S Halsted St · MexicanCity's latest result: Pass, Sep 10, 2026inspection score 75
  64. Grade BHaisous1800-1802 S Carpenter St · American & OtherCity's latest result: Pass, Dec 17, 2025inspection score 75
  65. Grade BIgnotz' Ristorante2421 S Oakley Ave · ItalianCity's latest result: Pass, Jul 1, 2026inspection score 75
  66. Grade BLos Alamos2157 S Damen Ave · MexicanLatest in our records: Pass w/ Conditions, Aug 24, 2026Newer City result: Pass, Oct 1, 2026inspection score 75
  67. Grade AManjares Al Express2226-2230 S Ashland Ave · American & OtherCity's latest result: Pass, Jun 3, 2026inspection score 75
  68. Grade AQuesabirria Jalisco Restaurant1314 W 18th St · MexicanCity's latest result: Pass, Apr 3, 2026inspection score 75
  69. Grade BTaqueria y Tortilleria Atotonilco1637 S Blue Island Ave · MexicanCity's latest result: Pass, Jan 22, 2026inspection score 75
  70. Grade BWingstop2344 W Cermak Rd · Chicken & WingsCity's latest result: Pass w/ Conditions, Jun 26, 2025inspection score 75
  71. Grade BEl Mezquite1756 W 18th St · MexicanCity's latest result: Pass, Apr 8, 2026inspection score 74
  72. Grade BT Joels Family Restaurant1928 W Cermak Rd · Breakfast & DinerCity's latest result: Pass, Jul 29, 2026inspection score 74
  73. Grade BTruffle Grill1723 S Ashland Ave · American & OtherCity's latest result: Pass w/ Conditions, Jul 7, 2026inspection score 74
  74. Grade BBacchanalia Ristorante2413 S Oakley Ave · ItalianCity's latest result: No Entry, Dec 12, 2025inspection score 73
  75. Grade BSleep Walk1844 S Blue Island Ave · Coffee & CaféCity's latest result: Pass, Nov 21, 2025inspection score 73
  76. Grade BSubway Sandwich & Salad2352 W Cermak Rd · Sandwiches & DeliCity's latest result: Pass, May 23, 2025inspection score 73
  77. Grade BTacos Cincuenta Arrobas2300 S Throop St · MexicanCity's latest result: Pass w/ Conditions, Nov 6, 2024inspection score 73
  78. Grade BWen Cai Chinese Kitchen2334 W Cermak Rd · ChineseCity's latest result: Pass, Jul 14, 2025inspection score 73
  79. Grade BCM Chicken 88market2105 S Jefferson St · Chicken & WingsCity's latest result: Pass, Mar 31, 2026inspection score 72
  80. Grade BSkylark2149 S Halsted St · Bar & PubCity's latest result: Pass, Jan 10, 2025inspection score 72
  81. Grade BThe Tamale Lady1932 W Cermak Rd · MexicanCity's latest result: Pass, Jan 8, 2026inspection score 72
  82. Grade BTwisted Cantina1640 S Blue Island Ave · MexicanCity's latest result: No Entry, May 11, 2026inspection score 72
  83. Grade BAntojitos la Guapa2436 S Oakley Ave · MexicanCity's latest result: Pass, Dec 15, 2025inspection score 71
  84. Grade BCerdito Muerto1700 S Halsted St · American & OtherCity's latest result: Pass, Jul 20, 2026inspection score 71
  85. Grade BMariscos Los Cuates1807 S Ashland Ave · MexicanCity's latest result: Pass, Feb 10, 2026inspection score 71
  86. Grade BPaleteria Los Magos1700 W 19th St · Bakery & SweetsCity's latest result: Pass, Jun 8, 2026inspection score 71
  87. Grade BQuesadilla1519 W 18th St · MexicanCity's latest result: Pass w/ Conditions, Sep 9, 2025inspection score 71
  88. Grade BRaymond's Hamburgers & Tacos2404 S Blue Island Ave · MexicanCity's latest result: Pass, Aug 10, 2026inspection score 71
  89. Grade BTeques Bites and Factory2021 W Cermak Rd · American & OtherCity's latest result: Pass, Apr 30, 2026inspection score 71
  90. Grade BEl Milagro Taqueria1923 S Blue Island Ave · MexicanCity's latest result: Pass, Jan 22, 2026inspection score 70
  91. Grade BFun Wash2226 S Western Ave · American & OtherCity's latest result: Pass, Mar 11, 2025inspection score 70
  92. Grade BGhin Khao Eat Rice2128 W Cermak Rd · ThaiCity's latest result: Pass, Jul 10, 2025inspection score 70
  93. Grade BLos Comales1544 W 18th St · MexicanCity's latest result: Pass, Jun 17, 2026inspection score 70
  94. Grade BNeveria el Sabor de Mexico1639 W 18th St · Bakery & SweetsCity's latest result: Pass, Jul 28, 2026inspection score 70
  95. Grade BPizza Cantina1711-1713 W 18th St · PizzaCity's latest result: No Entry, Sep 3, 2026inspection score 70
  96. Grade BRubi's/Dishroulette Kitchen1316 W 18th St · American & OtherCity's latest result: Pass, Jun 26, 2026inspection score 70
  97. Grade BWest Wing Live2120 S Jefferson St · American & OtherCity's latest result: Pass w/ Conditions, Sep 23, 2025inspection score 70
  98. Grade BAzul 18th Restaurant1236 W 18th St · Breakfast & DinerCity's latest result: Pass, Jun 1, 2026inspection score 69
  99. Grade BBanh Mi City1518 W 18th St · VietnameseCity's latest result: Pass, Jun 11, 2026inspection score 69
  100. Grade BFrida Room1454 W 18th St · Coffee & CaféCity's latest result: Pass, Jul 31, 2026inspection score 69

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