About Safe Biter
Safe Biter turns official restaurant health inspection records into something you can actually use in 30 seconds — no account, no jargon, no digging through government portals.
Data Sources
All data comes from official city health department open-data portals:
- Chicago: City of Chicago Open Data (CDPH Food Inspections)
- New York: NYC Department of Health (DOHMH)
- Minneapolis: City of Minneapolis Health Department
- Milwaukee: City of Milwaukee Health Department
- Austin: City of Austin Public Health
Update Schedule
Inspection datasets are refreshed from city sources on a daily schedule. Use the "Last 2 weeks only" toggle on inspection pages for the most recent results.
FAQ
What is Safe Biter?
Safe Biter is a free web app that turns official restaurant health inspection records into an easy-to-browse map and table across Chicago, New York, Minneapolis, Milwaukee, and Austin.
Do I need an account?
No. Safe Biter is fully functional without login or registration.
Where does the data come from?
Data is sourced from official city health department open-data portals for each covered city and refreshed on a regular schedule.
How often is inspection data updated?
Safe Biter refreshes datasets from city sources on a daily schedule. Use the 'Last 2 weeks only' filter for the most recent inspections.