City inspectors recorded 93 Chicago restaurants and bars as out of business in the last 90 days, and 587 over the past year. Each is listed below with the inspection history it left behind.
Chicago publishes no list of restaurant closures. What it publishes is an inspection result: when an inspector visits an address and the establishment is gone, the visit is logged as Out of Business. That is the only closure signal in the public record, and it is what this page is built from.
The city records no reason for a closure — no field, no note, nothing. A restaurant whose owner retired and one that ran out of money leave an identical trace. So nothing on this page explains why any establishment closed, and nothing here guesses. What it can tell you is everything the record does hold: how long a place operated, how often it was inspected, and how it did.
An out-of-business record is also occasionally filed against a business that turns out to be operating — a temporary closure, a licence transfer, a locked door on the day. A licence therefore only appears here if no later graded inspection exists for it, so any correction the city files removes the listing automatically. Among these closures, the typical establishment had been in the city's inspection records for about 3.3 years.
Neighborhoods with the most out-of-business records in the last 90 days.
City inspectors recorded Subway 275 in Bucktown as out of business on 2026-11-04. It appears in the city's inspection records from 2022-03-28, a span of about 5 years, across 6 graded inspections. 1 of those 6 ended in a failure (17%). Its final graded inspection, on 2025-09-16, was a pass. The city does not publish a reason for closure, and none is inferred here.
City inspectors recorded Mirella's Tavern in Wicker Park as out of business on 2026-11-04. It appears in the city's inspection records from 2024-06-14, a span of about 2 years, across 2 graded inspections. It never failed an inspection. Its final graded inspection, on 2025-08-05, was a pass with conditions. The city does not publish a reason for closure, and none is inferred here.
City inspectors recorded Taco Palate in Wicker Park as out of business on 2026-11-02. It appears in the city's inspection records from 2023-02-07, a span of about 4 years, across 4 graded inspections. 1 of those 4 ended in a failure (25%). Its final graded inspection, on 2025-05-05, was a pass with conditions. The city does not publish a reason for closure, and none is inferred here.
City inspectors recorded Seoul Taco in Wicker Park as out of business on 2026-11-02. It appears in the city's inspection records from 2022-08-18, a span of about 4 years, across 10 graded inspections. 3 of those 10 ended in a failure (30%). Its final graded inspection, on 2025-08-18, was a pass with conditions. The city does not publish a reason for closure, and none is inferred here.
City inspectors recorded Los Olivo's in Little Village as out of business on 2026-10-29. It appears in the city's inspection records from 2022-11-17, a span of about 4 years, across 5 graded inspections. It never failed an inspection. Its final graded inspection, on 2026-02-19, was a pass. The city does not publish a reason for closure, and none is inferred here.
City inspectors recorded Little Dennis in Chicago Lawn as out of business on 2026-10-29. It appears in the city's inspection records from 2023-06-01, a span of about 3 years, across 1 graded inspection. 1 of those 1 ended in a failure (100%). Its final graded inspection, on 2023-06-01, was a fail. The city does not publish a reason for closure, and none is inferred here.
City inspectors recorded Sharks Fish & Chicken in Austin as out of business on 2026-10-28. It appears in the city's inspection records from 2026-03-19, a span of less than a year, across 1 graded inspection. It never failed an inspection. Its final graded inspection, on 2026-03-19, was a pass. The city does not publish a reason for closure, and none is inferred here.
City inspectors recorded Modern Relish in West Town as out of business on 2026-10-27. It appears in the city's inspection records from 2024-01-09, a span of about 3 years, across 6 graded inspections. 1 of those 6 ended in a failure (17%). Its final graded inspection, on 2026-06-26, was a pass. The city does not publish a reason for closure, and none is inferred here.
City inspectors recorded Hong Kong Restaurant in Gage Park as out of business on 2026-10-27. It appears in the city's inspection records from 2024-01-23, a span of about 3 years, across 3 graded inspections. It never failed an inspection. Its final graded inspection, on 2025-11-19, was a pass. The city does not publish a reason for closure, and none is inferred here.
City inspectors recorded Firenze Italian Street Food in Ukrainian Village as out of business on 2026-10-26. It appears in the city's inspection records from 2022-02-09, a span of about 5 years, across 3 graded inspections. It never failed an inspection. Its final graded inspection, on 2025-01-14, was a pass with conditions. The city does not publish a reason for closure, and none is inferred here.
City inspectors recorded Seoul Taco in Hyde Park as out of business on 2026-10-26. It appears in the city's inspection records from 2022-11-04, a span of about 4 years, across 15 graded inspections. 8 of those 15 ended in a failure (53%). Its final graded inspection, on 2025-12-18, was a pass. The city does not publish a reason for closure, and none is inferred here.
City inspectors recorded Cluck'n Wings in Lincoln Square as out of business on 2026-10-23. It appears in the city's inspection records from 2024-04-16, a span of about 3 years, across 4 graded inspections. 1 of those 4 ended in a failure (25%). Its final graded inspection, on 2026-01-08, was a pass. The city does not publish a reason for closure, and none is inferred here.
City inspectors recorded The Budlong Southern Chicken in Boystown as out of business on 2026-10-23. It appears in the city's inspection records from 2024-05-10, a span of about 2 years, across 2 graded inspections. It never failed an inspection. Its final graded inspection, on 2025-07-10, was a pass. The city does not publish a reason for closure, and none is inferred here.
City inspectors recorded Smoothie Joint in Lake View as out of business on 2026-10-23. It appears in the city's inspection records from 2024-08-19, a span of about 2 years, across 2 graded inspections. It never failed an inspection. Its final graded inspection, on 2025-07-29, was a pass. The city does not publish a reason for closure, and none is inferred here.
City inspectors recorded Finnigan's Ice Cream Parlor in Jackson Park as out of business on 2026-10-22. It appears in the city's inspection records from 2022-10-21, a span of about 4 years, across 1 graded inspection. It never failed an inspection. Its final graded inspection, on 2022-10-21, was a pass. The city does not publish a reason for closure, and none is inferred here.
City inspectors recorded Tacos La Guaracha Inc. in Gage Park as out of business on 2026-10-21. It appears in the city's inspection records from 2024-12-12, a span of about 2 years, across 3 graded inspections. It never failed an inspection. Its final graded inspection, on 2026-07-30, was a pass. The city does not publish a reason for closure, and none is inferred here.
City inspectors recorded Just Turkey in Kenwood as out of business on 2026-10-21. It appears in the city's inspection records from 2025-04-09, a span of about 2 years, across 6 graded inspections. 4 of those 6 ended in a failure (67%). Its final graded inspection, on 2025-11-03, was a pass. The city does not publish a reason for closure, and none is inferred here.
City inspectors recorded Takie Outit in Ukrainian Village as out of business on 2026-10-20. It appears in the city's inspection records from 2022-03-31, a span of about 5 years, across 8 graded inspections. 2 of those 8 ended in a failure (25%). Its final graded inspection, on 2025-09-19, was a pass. The city does not publish a reason for closure, and none is inferred here.
City inspectors recorded Sharks Fish And Chicken in Austin as out of business on 2026-10-20. It appears in the city's inspection records from 2025-11-12, a span of about a year, across 2 graded inspections. It never failed an inspection. Its final graded inspection, on 2025-11-25, was a pass. The city does not publish a reason for closure, and none is inferred here.
City inspectors recorded Wajo Cups in Lincoln Square as out of business on 2026-10-20. It appears in the city's inspection records from 2022-02-22, a span of about 5 years, across 8 graded inspections. 3 of those 8 ended in a failure (38%). Its final graded inspection, on 2026-06-01, was a pass. The city does not publish a reason for closure, and none is inferred here.
City inspectors recorded El Taconzazo in West Elsdon as out of business on 2026-10-20. It appears in the city's inspection records from 2022-08-22, a span of about 4 years, across 8 graded inspections. 4 of those 8 ended in a failure (50%). Its final graded inspection, on 2025-11-07, was a pass with conditions. The city does not publish a reason for closure, and none is inferred here.
City inspectors recorded Root And Sprig in Hyde Park as out of business on 2026-10-19. It appears in the city's inspection records from 2024-07-19, a span of about 2 years, across 2 graded inspections. It never failed an inspection. Its final graded inspection, on 2025-03-11, was a pass. The city does not publish a reason for closure, and none is inferred here.
City inspectors recorded So Soulful Eatery in Humboldt Park as out of business on 2026-10-19. It appears in the city's inspection records from 2024-09-23, a span of about 2 years, across 3 graded inspections. It never failed an inspection. Its final graded inspection, on 2026-07-06, was a pass with conditions. The city does not publish a reason for closure, and none is inferred here.
City inspectors recorded Michoacana Sweets in Gage Park as out of business on 2026-10-16. It appears in the city's inspection records from 2024-03-22, a span of about 3 years, across 5 graded inspections. 3 of those 5 ended in a failure (60%). Its final graded inspection, on 2025-08-13, was a pass. The city does not publish a reason for closure, and none is inferred here.
City inspectors recorded Litehouse On 53rd St in Hyde Park as out of business on 2026-10-16. It appears in the city's inspection records from 2023-07-21, a span of about 3 years, across 6 graded inspections. 1 of those 6 ended in a failure (17%). Its final graded inspection, on 2026-08-26, was a pass. The city does not publish a reason for closure, and none is inferred here.
City inspectors recorded Harold's Of Chicago in South Shore as out of business on 2026-10-15. It appears in the city's inspection records from 2022-08-17, a span of about 4 years, across 14 graded inspections. 5 of those 14 ended in a failure (36%). Its final graded inspection, on 2025-10-02, was a pass. The city does not publish a reason for closure, and none is inferred here.
City inspectors recorded Plush Pup in O'Hare as out of business on 2026-10-15. It appears in the city's inspection records from 2022-04-11, a span of about 5 years, across 4 graded inspections. It never failed an inspection. Its final graded inspection, on 2025-03-06, was a pass. The city does not publish a reason for closure, and none is inferred here.
City inspectors recorded Su Taqueria El Rey Del Taco in Rogers Park as out of business on 2026-10-14. It appears in the city's inspection records from 2022-12-05, a span of about 4 years, across 12 graded inspections. 4 of those 12 ended in a failure (33%). Its final graded inspection, on 2026-10-13, was a pass. The city does not publish a reason for closure, and none is inferred here.
City inspectors recorded Delicias Carbic Gourmet Llc in Humboldt Park as out of business on 2026-10-14. It appears in the city's inspection records from 2025-11-13, a span of about a year, across 3 graded inspections. 2 of those 3 ended in a failure (67%). Its final graded inspection, on 2026-08-20, was a fail. The city does not publish a reason for closure, and none is inferred here.
City inspectors recorded Tios Tamales & Catering in Mckinley Park as out of business on 2026-10-14. It appears in the city's inspection records from 2023-12-11, a span of about 3 years, across 5 graded inspections. 1 of those 5 ended in a failure (20%). Its final graded inspection, on 2026-03-25, was a pass. The city does not publish a reason for closure, and none is inferred here.
City inspectors recorded La Michoacana in New City as out of business on 2026-10-13. It appears in the city's inspection records from 2022-07-25, a span of about 4 years, across 6 graded inspections. It never failed an inspection. Its final graded inspection, on 2026-03-17, was a pass with conditions. The city does not publish a reason for closure, and none is inferred here.
City inspectors recorded Celis Nutrition #2 in Ashburn as out of business on 2026-10-09. It appears in the city's inspection records from 2023-06-23, a span of about 3 years, across 2 graded inspections. It never failed an inspection. Its final graded inspection, on 2025-10-09, was a pass. The city does not publish a reason for closure, and none is inferred here.
City inspectors recorded Brewer Coffee And Custard in Auburn Gresham as out of business on 2026-10-09. It appears in the city's inspection records from 2022-04-29, a span of about 4 years, across 2 graded inspections. It never failed an inspection. Its final graded inspection, on 2023-06-21, was a pass. The city does not publish a reason for closure, and none is inferred here.
City inspectors recorded Thali Corner in West Ridge as out of business on 2026-10-08. It appears in the city's inspection records from 2024-03-08, a span of about 3 years, across 5 graded inspections. 1 of those 5 ended in a failure (20%). Its final graded inspection, on 2025-10-24, was a pass. The city does not publish a reason for closure, and none is inferred here.
City inspectors recorded Adoro Fusion Kitchen + Bar in Wicker Park as out of business on 2026-10-08. It appears in the city's inspection records from 2024-12-05, a span of about 2 years, across 3 graded inspections. 1 of those 3 ended in a failure (33%). Its final graded inspection, on 2025-08-27, was a pass. The city does not publish a reason for closure, and none is inferred here.
City inspectors recorded Taco Firme in Humboldt Park as out of business on 2026-10-07. It appears in the city's inspection records from 2023-02-01, a span of about 4 years, across 12 graded inspections. 4 of those 12 ended in a failure (33%). Its final graded inspection, on 2026-04-15, was a pass with conditions. The city does not publish a reason for closure, and none is inferred here.
City inspectors recorded The Egg Roll Factory Llc in Humboldt Park as out of business on 2026-10-07. It appears in the city's inspection records from 2023-04-12, a span of about 3 years, across 6 graded inspections. 3 of those 6 ended in a failure (50%). Its final graded inspection, on 2025-05-12, was a pass. The city does not publish a reason for closure, and none is inferred here.
City inspectors recorded Lynn's Chicago Pizza in Woodlawn as out of business on 2026-10-07. It appears in the city's inspection records from 2024-08-14, a span of about 2 years, across 3 graded inspections. 1 of those 3 ended in a failure (33%). Its final graded inspection, on 2025-06-16, was a pass. The city does not publish a reason for closure, and none is inferred here.
City inspectors recorded Cafe 63 in Clearing as out of business on 2026-09-30. It appears in the city's inspection records from 2022-07-15, a span of about 4 years, across 6 graded inspections. 2 of those 6 ended in a failure (33%). Its final graded inspection, on 2025-11-14, was a pass. The city does not publish a reason for closure, and none is inferred here.
City inspectors recorded Crab & Grill in Chatham as out of business on 2026-09-23. It appears in the city's inspection records from 2023-11-07, a span of about 3 years, across 3 graded inspections. 1 of those 3 ended in a failure (33%). Its final graded inspection, on 2024-11-21, was a pass. The city does not publish a reason for closure, and none is inferred here.
City inspectors recorded The Woodlawn in Avalon Park as out of business on 2026-09-23. It appears in the city's inspection records from 2023-11-02, a span of about 3 years, across 2 graded inspections. It never failed an inspection. Its final graded inspection, on 2025-05-09, was a pass. The city does not publish a reason for closure, and none is inferred here.
City inspectors recorded Green Dragon in Little Italy, UIC as out of business on 2026-09-22. It appears in the city's inspection records from 2024-03-19, a span of about 3 years, across 3 graded inspections. 1 of those 3 ended in a failure (33%). Its final graded inspection, on 2025-03-19, was a pass. The city does not publish a reason for closure, and none is inferred here.
City inspectors recorded La Serpiente Emplumada Llc in Lincoln Square as out of business on 2026-09-22. It appears in the city's inspection records from 2022-09-08, a span of about 4 years, across 5 graded inspections. 1 of those 5 ended in a failure (20%). Its final graded inspection, on 2025-11-04, was a pass. The city does not publish a reason for closure, and none is inferred here.
City inspectors recorded Ld Pho in Albany Park as out of business on 2026-09-21. It appears in the city's inspection records from 2022-07-08, a span of about 4 years, across 5 graded inspections. 1 of those 5 ended in a failure (20%). Its final graded inspection, on 2025-08-20, was a pass. The city does not publish a reason for closure, and none is inferred here.
City inspectors recorded Arami in West Town as out of business on 2026-09-21. It appears in the city's inspection records from 2023-02-23, a span of about 4 years, across 3 graded inspections. 1 of those 3 ended in a failure (33%). Its final graded inspection, on 2024-03-22, was a pass. The city does not publish a reason for closure, and none is inferred here.
City inspectors recorded Edible Arrangements in Hyde Park as out of business on 2026-09-18. It appears in the city's inspection records from 2023-03-30, a span of about 3 years, across 4 graded inspections. It never failed an inspection. Its final graded inspection, on 2025-06-06, was a pass. The city does not publish a reason for closure, and none is inferred here.
City inspectors recorded Goblinbat Inc. in Jefferson Park as out of business on 2026-09-16. It appears in the city's inspection records from 2023-05-01, a span of about 3 years, across 2 graded inspections. 1 of those 2 ended in a failure (50%). Its final graded inspection, on 2023-06-29, was a pass. The city does not publish a reason for closure, and none is inferred here.
City inspectors recorded Matcha En in Lake View as out of business on 2026-09-16. It appears in the city's inspection records from 2024-11-12, a span of about 2 years, across 3 graded inspections. 2 of those 3 ended in a failure (67%). Its final graded inspection, on 2024-11-18, was a pass. The city does not publish a reason for closure, and none is inferred here.
City inspectors recorded Rinconcito De Morelos in Humboldt Park as out of business on 2026-09-15. It appears in the city's inspection records from 2022-08-15, a span of about 4 years, across 6 graded inspections. 1 of those 6 ended in a failure (17%). Its final graded inspection, on 2025-11-13, was a pass. The city does not publish a reason for closure, and none is inferred here.
City inspectors recorded Danang Kitchen in Uptown as out of business on 2026-09-14. It appears in the city's inspection records from 2022-06-23, a span of about 4 years, across 6 graded inspections. 1 of those 6 ended in a failure (17%). Its final graded inspection, on 2026-04-15, was a pass. The city does not publish a reason for closure, and none is inferred here.
City inspectors recorded Super Steak in Englewood as out of business on 2026-09-14. It appears in the city's inspection records from 2025-07-17, a span of about a year, across 3 graded inspections. 1 of those 3 ended in a failure (33%). Its final graded inspection, on 2026-05-20, was a pass. The city does not publish a reason for closure, and none is inferred here.
City inspectors recorded The Baton Show Lounge in Uptown as out of business on 2026-09-10. It appears in the city's inspection records from 2022-04-18, a span of about 4 years, across 7 graded inspections. 1 of those 7 ended in a failure (14%). Its final graded inspection, on 2025-06-04, was a pass. The city does not publish a reason for closure, and none is inferred here.
City inspectors recorded Chi-Latin in West Town as out of business on 2026-09-09. It appears in the city's inspection records from 2023-12-28, a span of about 3 years, across 3 graded inspections. 1 of those 3 ended in a failure (33%). Its final graded inspection, on 2024-12-26, was a pass. The city does not publish a reason for closure, and none is inferred here.
City inspectors recorded New Cajun Grill 1 in West Lawn as out of business on 2026-09-08. It appears in the city's inspection records from 2025-02-24, a span of about 2 years, across 3 graded inspections. 1 of those 3 ended in a failure (33%). Its final graded inspection, on 2025-07-14, was a pass. The city does not publish a reason for closure, and none is inferred here.
City inspectors recorded Sweet Honey Tea in West Lawn as out of business on 2026-09-08. It appears in the city's inspection records from 2022-04-11, a span of about 4 years, across 8 graded inspections. 4 of those 8 ended in a failure (50%). Its final graded inspection, on 2025-08-08, was a pass. The city does not publish a reason for closure, and none is inferred here.
City inspectors recorded Shell Subway in Irving Park as out of business on 2026-09-04. It appears in the city's inspection records from 2022-09-13, a span of about 4 years, across 6 graded inspections. It never failed an inspection. Its final graded inspection, on 2026-05-20, was a pass. The city does not publish a reason for closure, and none is inferred here.
City inspectors recorded Fad Foods Llc in Calumet Heights as out of business on 2026-09-03. It appears in the city's inspection records from 2022-04-12, a span of about 4 years, across 2 graded inspections. It never failed an inspection. Its final graded inspection, on 2022-09-15, was a pass. The city does not publish a reason for closure, and none is inferred here.
City inspectors recorded Tacombi in Wicker Park as out of business on 2026-09-03. It appears in the city's inspection records from 2024-02-20, a span of about 3 years, across 4 graded inspections. 1 of those 4 ended in a failure (25%). Its final graded inspection, on 2026-05-18, was a pass. The city does not publish a reason for closure, and none is inferred here.
City inspectors recorded Fry Like An Eagle, Llc in Logan Square as out of business on 2026-09-03. It appears in the city's inspection records from 2025-09-19, a span of about a year, across 1 graded inspection. It never failed an inspection. Its final graded inspection, on 2025-09-19, was a pass with conditions. The city does not publish a reason for closure, and none is inferred here.
City inspectors recorded Tom's On Edens in Sauganash,Forest Glen as out of business on 2026-09-03. It appears in the city's inspection records from 2024-11-04, a span of about 2 years, across 2 graded inspections. It never failed an inspection. Its final graded inspection, on 2025-06-23, was a pass. The city does not publish a reason for closure, and none is inferred here.
City inspectors recorded Mae's Soul Kitchen And Rolls in Woodlawn as out of business on 2026-09-03. It appears in the city's inspection records from 2026-01-29, a span of less than a year, across 1 graded inspection. It never failed an inspection. Its final graded inspection, on 2026-01-29, was a pass. The city does not publish a reason for closure, and none is inferred here.
City inspectors recorded 87th Street Jerk & Seafood Market in Auburn Gresham as out of business on 2026-09-02. It appears in the city's inspection records from 2022-05-03, a span of about 4 years, across 8 graded inspections. 4 of those 8 ended in a failure (50%). Its final graded inspection, on 2025-07-16, was a pass. The city does not publish a reason for closure, and none is inferred here.
City inspectors recorded Roti Modern Mediterranean in Hyde Park as out of business on 2026-09-02. It appears in the city's inspection records from 2023-05-02, a span of about 3 years, across 7 graded inspections. 1 of those 7 ended in a failure (14%). Its final graded inspection, on 2026-07-24, was a pass with conditions. The city does not publish a reason for closure, and none is inferred here.
City inspectors recorded Gorilla Sushi in Wicker Park as out of business on 2026-09-01. It appears in the city's inspection records from 2023-04-04, a span of about 3 years, across 6 graded inspections. 3 of those 6 ended in a failure (50%). Its final graded inspection, on 2025-03-21, was a pass. The city does not publish a reason for closure, and none is inferred here.
City inspectors recorded Shekinah Glory, Llc in Austin as out of business on 2026-09-01. It appears in the city's inspection records from 2025-03-26, a span of about a year, across 1 graded inspection. It never failed an inspection. Its final graded inspection, on 2025-03-26, was a pass with conditions. The city does not publish a reason for closure, and none is inferred here.
City inspectors recorded Sauce N' Toss in West Pullman as out of business on 2026-08-28. It appears in the city's inspection records from 2024-12-13, a span of about 2 years, across 2 graded inspections. It never failed an inspection. Its final graded inspection, on 2025-12-17, was a pass. The city does not publish a reason for closure, and none is inferred here.
City inspectors recorded Highly Flavored Chicago in West Pullman as out of business on 2026-08-27. It appears in the city's inspection records from 2024-08-13, a span of about 2 years, across 4 graded inspections. 2 of those 4 ended in a failure (50%). Its final graded inspection, on 2025-07-02, was a pass. The city does not publish a reason for closure, and none is inferred here.
City inspectors recorded El Huarache Azteca in East Side as out of business on 2026-08-27. It appears in the city's inspection records from 2025-04-29, a span of about a year, across 2 graded inspections. 1 of those 2 ended in a failure (50%). Its final graded inspection, on 2025-05-05, was a pass. The city does not publish a reason for closure, and none is inferred here.
City inspectors recorded Wonder Chop in Logan Square as out of business on 2026-08-26. It appears in the city's inspection records from 2023-02-02, a span of about 4 years, across 3 graded inspections. It never failed an inspection. Its final graded inspection, on 2025-04-02, was a pass. The city does not publish a reason for closure, and none is inferred here.
City inspectors recorded Park Tavern Chicago in United Center as out of business on 2026-08-25. It appears in the city's inspection records from 2022-07-13, a span of about 4 years, across 6 graded inspections. 1 of those 6 ended in a failure (17%). Its final graded inspection, on 2026-01-22, was a pass. The city does not publish a reason for closure, and none is inferred here.
City inspectors recorded Legends Chicken & Fish Cafe in Chatham as out of business on 2026-08-25. It appears in the city's inspection records from 2024-11-21, a span of about 2 years, across 3 graded inspections. 2 of those 3 ended in a failure (67%). Its final graded inspection, on 2024-12-04, was a pass. The city does not publish a reason for closure, and none is inferred here.
City inspectors recorded Sarpino's Pizzeria in Sheffield & DePaul as out of business on 2026-08-25. It appears in the city's inspection records from 2022-03-04, a span of about 4 years, across 8 graded inspections. 3 of those 8 ended in a failure (38%). Its final graded inspection, on 2026-01-26, was a pass. The city does not publish a reason for closure, and none is inferred here.
City inspectors recorded Bodeanz in Garfield Park as out of business on 2026-08-24. It appears in the city's inspection records from 2024-11-14, a span of about 2 years, across 3 graded inspections. 1 of those 3 ended in a failure (33%). Its final graded inspection, on 2025-08-13, was a pass. The city does not publish a reason for closure, and none is inferred here.
City inspectors recorded Potbelly Sandwich Works in West Ridge as out of business on 2026-08-21. It appears in the city's inspection records from 2022-03-30, a span of about 4 years, across 5 graded inspections. It never failed an inspection. Its final graded inspection, on 2026-02-20, was a pass. The city does not publish a reason for closure, and none is inferred here.
City inspectors recorded Ted's in Auburn Gresham as out of business on 2026-08-21. It appears in the city's inspection records from 2023-01-23, a span of about 4 years, across 2 graded inspections. 1 of those 2 ended in a failure (50%). Its final graded inspection, on 2023-03-08, was a pass. The city does not publish a reason for closure, and none is inferred here.
City inspectors recorded Stella's Diner in Lake View as out of business on 2026-08-19. It appears in the city's inspection records from 2022-12-29, a span of about 4 years, across 14 graded inspections. 6 of those 14 ended in a failure (43%). Its final graded inspection, on 2026-07-22, was a pass. The city does not publish a reason for closure, and none is inferred here.
City inspectors recorded Amorcitos Latin Cafe in Norwood Park as out of business on 2026-08-19. It appears in the city's inspection records from 2026-03-06, a span of less than a year, across 1 graded inspection. It never failed an inspection. Its final graded inspection, on 2026-03-06, was a pass. The city does not publish a reason for closure, and none is inferred here.
City inspectors recorded Colutas Pizza in Dunning as out of business on 2026-08-19. It appears in the city's inspection records from 2022-12-13, a span of about 4 years, across 5 graded inspections. It never failed an inspection. Its final graded inspection, on 2026-02-04, was a pass. The city does not publish a reason for closure, and none is inferred here.
City inspectors recorded Raise The Cup Cafe/ Rocky's Bar & Grill in United Center as out of business on 2026-08-19. It appears in the city's inspection records from 2026-01-13, a span of less than a year, across 3 graded inspections. It never failed an inspection. Its final graded inspection, on 2026-04-21, was a pass with conditions. The city does not publish a reason for closure, and none is inferred here.
City inspectors recorded Nashville Hot Chicken in Bucktown as out of business on 2026-08-18. It appears in the city's inspection records from 2024-06-14, a span of about 2 years, across 3 graded inspections. 1 of those 3 ended in a failure (33%). Its final graded inspection, on 2025-12-11, was a pass. The city does not publish a reason for closure, and none is inferred here.
City inspectors recorded Rica Arepa in Dunning as out of business on 2026-08-18. It appears in the city's inspection records from 2024-09-16, a span of about 2 years, across 3 graded inspections. It never failed an inspection. Its final graded inspection, on 2026-02-25, was a pass with conditions. The city does not publish a reason for closure, and none is inferred here.
City inspectors recorded Neveria Y Paleteria La Michoacana Jugolandia Inc. in Archer Heights as out of business on 2026-08-18. It appears in the city's inspection records from 2022-12-05, a span of about 4 years, across 5 graded inspections. It never failed an inspection. Its final graded inspection, on 2026-01-08, was a pass. The city does not publish a reason for closure, and none is inferred here.
City inspectors recorded El Puerto Restaurant in Brighton Park as out of business on 2026-08-18. It appears in the city's inspection records from 2022-09-13, a span of about 4 years, across 5 graded inspections. 3 of those 5 ended in a failure (60%). Its final graded inspection, on 2023-06-08, was a pass. The city does not publish a reason for closure, and none is inferred here.
City inspectors recorded Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches in Avondale as out of business on 2026-08-17. It appears in the city's inspection records from 2025-03-17, a span of about a year, across 2 graded inspections. It never failed an inspection. Its final graded inspection, on 2026-01-12, was a pass with conditions. The city does not publish a reason for closure, and none is inferred here.
City inspectors recorded Firebird Piri Piri Grill in Uptown as out of business on 2026-08-14. It appears in the city's inspection records from 2024-06-21, a span of about 2 years, across 2 graded inspections. It never failed an inspection. Its final graded inspection, on 2025-05-12, was a pass. The city does not publish a reason for closure, and none is inferred here.
City inspectors recorded Tiffanys in Uptown as out of business on 2026-08-13. It appears in the city's inspection records from 2022-08-12, a span of about 4 years, across 7 graded inspections. 3 of those 7 ended in a failure (43%). Its final graded inspection, on 2025-06-11, was a pass. The city does not publish a reason for closure, and none is inferred here.
City inspectors recorded Hotspot Grill, Inc. in Rogers Park as out of business on 2026-08-12. It appears in the city's inspection records from 2025-03-10, a span of about a year, across 1 graded inspection. It never failed an inspection. Its final graded inspection, on 2025-03-10, was a pass. The city does not publish a reason for closure, and none is inferred here.
City inspectors recorded Jibek Jolu in Lincoln Square as out of business on 2026-08-11. It appears in the city's inspection records from 2022-04-08, a span of about 4 years, across 5 graded inspections. 1 of those 5 ended in a failure (20%). Its final graded inspection, on 2024-12-10, was a pass with conditions. The city does not publish a reason for closure, and none is inferred here.
City inspectors recorded Tts Tacos & Tortas in Irving Park as out of business on 2026-08-11. It appears in the city's inspection records from 2022-06-24, a span of about 4 years, across 6 graded inspections. 2 of those 6 ended in a failure (33%). Its final graded inspection, on 2025-04-09, was a pass. The city does not publish a reason for closure, and none is inferred here.
City inspectors recorded Heritage Restaurant & Caviar Bar in Humboldt Park as out of business on 2026-08-11. It appears in the city's inspection records from 2023-04-11, a span of about 3 years, across 3 graded inspections. It never failed an inspection. Its final graded inspection, on 2025-04-16, was a pass with conditions. The city does not publish a reason for closure, and none is inferred here.
City inspectors recorded Starbucks # 2483 in Little Italy, UIC as out of business on 2026-08-10. It appears in the city's inspection records from 2022-11-03, a span of about 4 years, across 4 graded inspections. 1 of those 4 ended in a failure (25%). Its final graded inspection, on 2025-02-03, was a pass. The city does not publish a reason for closure, and none is inferred here.
City inspectors recorded Pos Yo Inc. in Belmont Cragin as out of business on 2026-08-10. It appears in the city's inspection records from 2023-06-07, a span of about 3 years, across 4 graded inspections. It never failed an inspection. Its final graded inspection, on 2026-04-28, was a pass. The city does not publish a reason for closure, and none is inferred here.
City inspectors recorded Slice Factory Pilsen in Lower West Side as out of business on 2026-08-10. It appears in the city's inspection records from 2024-07-30, a span of about 2 years, across 3 graded inspections. It never failed an inspection. Its final graded inspection, on 2026-02-04, was a pass. The city does not publish a reason for closure, and none is inferred here.
How do you know which Chicago restaurants have closed?
The City of Chicago logs "Out of Business" as an inspection result — an inspector went to the address and the establishment was no longer operating. That is the only closure signal in the public record. This page lists every Chicago restaurant and bar given that result in the last 90 days, excluding any licence that has been inspected and graded since.
Why did a particular restaurant close?
The City of Chicago publishes no reason for a closure — no field, no note, no explanation. A restaurant can close because the owner retired, the lease ended, the building sold, the concept changed, or the business failed, and the inspection record looks identical in every case. This site reports what the record contains and does not speculate beyond it.
Is this list definitive?
Close, but not perfect. An out-of-business record is occasionally filed for an establishment that turns out to still be operating — a temporary closure, a licence transfer, or an inspector reaching a locked door. To reduce that, a licence is only listed here if no later graded inspection exists for it. If you see a business listed that is open, it means the city's own record has not caught up.
Do restaurants that close have worse inspection records?
Barely, if at all. Restaurants that closed had a 28.2% inspection failure rate beforehand, against 24.1% for a matched sample of restaurants still operating — a gap too small, on samples this size, to call meaningful. Failing inspections is not a reliable predictor of closing, and closing is not evidence of having failed.
Can a closed restaurant reopen?
Yes. A licence can be reinstated, and a new operator can take over the same address under a new licence. If a listed establishment is inspected and graded again, it is removed from this page automatically.
How often does this list update?
It rebuilds from the City of Chicago's Food Inspections feed. The most recent closure recorded here is dated 2026-11-04.
Independent service — not affiliated with the City of Chicago, Cook County, or any restaurant. Health inspection data sourced directly from the City of Chicago's public Food Inspections open-data feed (data.cityofchicago.org, dataset 4ijn-s7e5), rebuilt from the live feed on every deploy. Neighborhood is derived from ZIP code and is approximate.
