What is Murasaki's health inspection score?

Murasaki has a SafeDine safety score of 85 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Murasaki last inspected?

Murasaki was last inspected on February 20, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Murasaki have?

Murasaki has 14 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Murasaki safe to eat at?

Yes, Murasaki has an excellent safety record with a score of 85/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Murasaki serve?

Murasaki serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Murasaki

Name: Murasaki
Address: 211 E ONTARIO ST, Chicago, 60611
Rating: 85

211 E ONTARIO ST, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 2/20/2025

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0Excellent

American•Streeterville

Ranked #267 of 713 in StreetervilleBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

8 inspections

Last: Feb 20, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

50%

Clean Rate

1.8

Avg Violations

15 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-15

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+3 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

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.

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2022

2 inspections

2 basic

Nov

Oct 2023

3 inspections

1 high priority

8 basic

Jul 2024

1 inspections

Jul

Aug 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Feb 2025

1 inspections

Feb

Inspection History

8 records on file

4 Canvass3 Non-Inspection1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Feb 25

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP WITH DEAD INSECTS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS ELEVATION AT BAR AND IN REAR PREP THE PREP. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK N REAR PREP LEAKING FROM 3 SINK BASIN, INSTRCUTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−9 pts

Jul 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED FREEZER CHEST LID IN DISREPAIR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE GROUND. MUST MAINTAIN PREMISE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BROKEN WALL BASE THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AND REAR LOUNGE SPACE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLOORS BEHIND BAR AND PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN.

Base deductions−8 pts

Oct 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High4 Basic

5 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE INTERNAL LID WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON SURFACE AND DRIPPING ON TO ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED FREEZER CHEST LID IN DISREPAIR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE GROUND. MUST MAINTAIN PREMISE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BROKEN WALL BASE THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AND REAR LOUNGE SPACE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLOORS BEHIND BAR AND PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN.

Base deductions−18 pts

Oct 23

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 22

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
Ice bin at bar area missing covers, instructed to install.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
unfinish dry wall behind 3-comp sink, instructed to install a durable smooth surface.

Base deductions−4 pts

Nov 22

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

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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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