What is Lark's health inspection score?

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

When was Lark last inspected?

Lark was last inspected on April 22, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Lark have?

Lark has 10 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Lark safe to eat at?

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

Official Health Record

Lark

Name: Lark
Address: 3441 N HALSTED ST, Chicago, 60657
Rating: 89

3441 N HALSTED ST, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 4/22/2025

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Lakeview

Ranked #214 of 997 in Lakeview

Stable

8 inspections

Last: Apr 22, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

63%

Clean Rate

1.3

Avg Violations

13 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-16

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 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

+5 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 84/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (89/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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

May 2022

2 inspections

4 basic

May

Mar 2024

2 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Apr 2024

1 inspections

Apr

Mar 2025

1 inspections

Apr 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Apr

Inspection History

8 records on file

2 Canvass Re-Inspection2 Canvass2 Non-Inspection2 Complaint

Apr 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High2 Basic

3 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT WITH A BUILD-UP OF PINK, BLACK AND BROWN SUBSTNACE ON WATER RESERVOIR, INTERIOR SHIELD AND ON CHUTE DIRECT CONTACT WITH ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED CUTTING BOARD AT PIZZA ROOM PREP TABLE BROKEN. IT ALSO HAS DEEP CUTS AND MELTED SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
NOTED LIGHT GREASE AND GRIME BUILD-UP IN COMPARTMENTS UNDERNEATH KITCHEN FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND SANITIZE

Base deductions−14 pts

Mar 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High2 Basic

3 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED PINK SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE/MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PRENVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
BAR HANDWASH SINK PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

Base deductions−14 pts

Mar 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 22

Complaint InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, CLEAN, AD MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING:- - FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA AND ELECTRICAL ROOM. - MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ON THE CEILING AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED CLUTTER AT THE FAR END BY THE ICE MACHINES ON THE FLOOR AND DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PEST HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
NOTED MISSING LIGHT AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA BY THE DISHWASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING BULB AND A PROTECTIVE SHIELD OR SHATTER-RESISTANT BULB.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

Base deductions−8 pts

May 22

Complaint 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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