What is Amarit Restaurant's health inspection score?

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

When was Amarit Restaurant last inspected?

Amarit Restaurant was last inspected on April 21, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Amarit Restaurant have?

Amarit Restaurant has 34 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Amarit Restaurant safe to eat at?

Yes, Amarit Restaurant 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 Amarit Restaurant serve?

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

Official Health Record

Amarit Restaurant

Name: Amarit Restaurant
Address: 600 S DEARBORN ST, Chicago, 60605
Rating: 85

600 S DEARBORN ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 4/21/2026

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0Excellent

American•South Loop

Ranked #114 of 291 in South LoopBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

6 inspections

Last: Apr 21, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

17%

Clean Rate

5.7

Avg Violations

1 month 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

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-33

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-6 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-12 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+8 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 67/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (85/100) 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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600 S DEARBORN ST, Chicago, IL 60605

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2022

1 inspections

2 high priority

3 intermediate

5 basic

Jun

Jul 2022

1 inspections

Aug 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

4 basic

Aug

Jul 2024

1 inspections

3 basic

Oct 2025

1 inspections

3 high priority

2 intermediate

6 basic

Oct

Apr 2026

1 inspections

3 intermediate

Inspection History

6 records on file

5 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Apr 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

3 Med

3 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−5

Base deductions−15 pts

Oct 25

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 High2 Med6 Basic

11 total1 risk factor

43/100inspection score

−52 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER FROM 2:20PM TO 2:45PM WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN WERE PREPARED. AT 2:45PM CERTIFIED MANAGER YOUNGYUTH ONTHUAM ARRIVED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR AND SUSHI AREAS RENDERED INACCESSIBLE BY CONTAINER OF HANDSHANITZER, GLOVES, LEMON AND PEPER BEING PLACED INSIDE IT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS OPEN AND ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS AND SPICES, SUCH AS RICE, SUAGR OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING WITHOUT A LABELS ON THE DRY STORAGE CONTAINER THAT IDENTIFIES THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS THAT HOLD PRODUCTS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS THAWING IN A PLASTIC CONTAINER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, IN THE REFRIGERATOR OR IN THE MICROWAVE AS PART OF A CONTINUOUS COOKING PROCESS.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE FREEZER IN THE FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS, IN BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE WOK STATION WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. OBSERVED THE GASKETS OF ALL PREP COOLERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE SINKS, DISH MACHINE, COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT. -WALLS AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND STORAGE RACKS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS THROUGHOUT.

Base deductions−52 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
LOWER INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE REACH IN FREEZERS/COOLERS WITH FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
LEAKS AT THE BASE OF BOTH FAUCETS ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKS AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE SINKS, DISH MACHINE, COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT. -WALLS AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND STORAGE RACKS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS THROUGHOUT.

Base deductions−6 pts

Aug 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High2 Med4 Basic

7 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
6-301.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING CLEANSER INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING CLEANSER AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDE CLEANSER DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS AND SPICES, OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING WITHOUT A LABELS ON THE DRY STORAGE CONTAINER THAT IDENTIFIES THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS THAT HOLD PRODUCTS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-501.112 OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS ON THE GROUND IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE 1ST FLOOR REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
4-904.11 OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL TABLEWARE IN ORDER TO PREVENT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AT ALL TIMES.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS, IN BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE WOK STATION WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. OBSERVED THE GASKETS OF ALL PREP COOLERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE GROUND BOTH 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED DO NOT STORE ITEMS ON THE GROUND AND ELEVATED EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE THE FOOD PREP AREA AND THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL BY THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS IN BOTH FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

Base deductions−28 pts

Jul 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 22

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High3 Med5 Basic

10 total

55/100inspection score

−45 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

13FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED−10
OBSERVED MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON MISO SOYBEAN PASTE IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD ANY UNSAFE OR ADULTERATED FOOD. MANAGER DISCARDED 10 POUNDS OF MISO SOYBEAN ($30.50). OBSERVED BULGING CANS OF BAMBOO SHOOT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD BULGING CANS, HEAVILY DENTED CANS, OR CANS DENTED AT SEEM. MANAGER DISCARDED 25 POUNDS O BAMBOO SHOOT ($60). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER WITH AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW FOR ALL COOLERS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED TCS FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 45-49 F. MANAGER DISCARED 3 POUNDS OF CREAM CHEESE AND 20 POUNDS OF LEAFY GREENS ($64). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED RAW FISH ON MENU. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 1 ROACH IN KITCHEN ON DISH MACHINE AND ONE ROACH IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AREAS ACCORDINGLY. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL TREATMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED NON POTABLE WATER FROM CONDENSER UNIT DRIPPING WITHIN WALK IN COOLER. WATER WAS STORED IN A CATCH BUCKET. STAFF COULD NOT MOVE BUCKET WITHOUT NON POTABLE WATER DRIPPING ON AND CONTAMINATING FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR CONDENSER TO AVOID COMTAMINATION OF NON POTABLE WATER. MANAGER DISCARDED 1/2 POUND EGGPLANT AND 2 POUNDS OF SHRIMP ($22) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOIL BUILD UP AROUND DISH MACHINE, AND ON COUNTERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL SOILED SURFACES
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAK AT HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT SUSHI AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAK AT HAND WASHING SINK
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
OBSERVED WASTE WATER FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEING IMPROPERLY DISPOSED TO FLOOR. WHEN WATER IS DRAINED FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK THE FLOOR DRAIN FLOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE WASTE WATER BACKUP. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE GRIDDLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.

Base deductions−45 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

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