A popular Chicago restaurant just had its 10th shut down in 8 years (or 8th in 10 years). It's prompted a thread about restaurant inspections on my favorite local food board. Several people who work in the industry have weighed in and linked to a great article on the inspection process. While it's Chicago specific, I'm sure that many cities have similar systems. (Chicago does not yet require restaurants to post scores prominently. However, our inspection database is online.)