What is Bel-ami Restaurant's health inspection score?

Bel-ami Restaurant has a SafeDine safety score of 89 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Bel-ami Restaurant last inspected?

Bel-ami Restaurant was last inspected on August 5, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Bel-ami Restaurant have?

Bel-ami Restaurant has 12 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Bel-ami Restaurant safe to eat at?

Yes, Bel-ami Restaurant has an excellent safety record with a score of 89/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Bel-ami Restaurant

Name: Bel-ami Restaurant
Address: 5530 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago, 60625
Rating: 89

5530 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 8mo ago

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0Excellent

Lincoln Square

Ranked #98 of 447 in Lincoln Square

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Aug 5, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

2.4

Avg Violations

8 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-11

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+3 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

5530 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago, IL 60625

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Violation Timeline

May 2022

1 inspections

4 high priority

May

Aug 2023

2 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Sep 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Sep

Aug 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Inspection History

5 records on file

4 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Aug 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE FAUCET REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR PLUMBING LEAKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY REPAIR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED PEELING PAINT AND DAMAGE ON THE CEILING AND WALL IN THE UTILITY MOP SINK CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----NOTED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR AROUND THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−4 pts

Sep 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High2 Basic

3 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVES IN THE REAR LIQUOR STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR SEAL THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT UTILITY MOP SINK.MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

Base deductions−14 pts

Aug 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15 OBSERVED LEAK FROM NECK OF FAUCETS AT REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN WATER IS RAN, FAUCETS LEAK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

Base deductions−2 pts

Aug 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED MENU CONTAINING ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED SUCH AS RIBEYE STEAK AND HAMBURGERS WITH NO REMINDER, DISCLOSURE, AND DISCLAIMER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD REMINDER, DISCLOSURE, AND DISCLAIMER FOR ALL MENU ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAK FROM NECK OF FAUCETS AT REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN WATER IS RAN, FAUCETS LEAK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

Base deductions−7 pts

May 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

4 High

4 total2 risk factors

50/100inspection score

−40 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (SANDWICHES, CHICKEN, SALADS, PASTA ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING TCS FOODS. NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINK (PREP/WASHROOMS).
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH MINIMAL BUILD-UP.

Base deductions−40 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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