What is Norman's's health inspection score?

Norman's has a SafeDine safety score of 97 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Norman's last inspected?

Norman's was last inspected on December 11, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Norman's have?

Norman's has 28 total violations across 10 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Norman's safe to eat at?

Yes, Norman's has an excellent safety record with a score of 97/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Norman's

Name: Norman's
Address: 1001-1003 E 43RD ST, Chicago, 60653
Rating: 97

1001-1003 E 43RD ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 12/11/2025

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0Excellent

Chicago

Ranked #215 of 1000 in Chicago

Stable

10 inspections

Last: Dec 11, 2025

high confidence

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Inspections

30%

Clean Rate

2.8

Avg Violations

6 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-3

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-4 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

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

Jun 2022

2 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

Jun

Sep 2023

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

4 basic

Oct 2023

1 inspections

3 basic

Oct

Mar 2024

1 inspections

Apr 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

4 basic

Apr

Nov 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

Aug 2025

1 inspections

Aug

Oct 2025

1 inspections

Dec 2025

1 inspections

3 basic

Dec

Inspection History

10 records on file

5 Canvass3 Non-Inspection2 Canvass Re-Inspection

Dec 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILE BY THE WHEELS OF THE DEEP FRYERS IN THE COOKING AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOME RUST STAINS ON THE CEILING VENT ABOVE THE THREE DOOR COOLER IN THE COOKING AREA; INSTRUCTED TO PAINT. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF SOME LIGHT SHIELDS IN NEED OF CLEANING IN THE KITCHEN AND DISHWASHING AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY DOES NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−6 pts

Oct 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL UNDER THE HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLR ENTRY POINT FOR PEST. NOTED PEELING PAINT ABOVE THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Apr 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High4 Basic

5 total1 risk factor

77/100inspection score

−18 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND HANDLES SUCH CHICKEN, JAMBALAYA AND GUMBO. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A VALID CITY CERTIFED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND HANDLED. PRIORTY FOUNDATION CITATION IUSSED #7-38-012.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR SHOOT OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED AN OPENING IN THE WALL AND FLOOR BASE UNDERNEATH THE ICE BIN AT THE FRONT BAR. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS IN THE BASEMENT AND 1st FLOOR PREP AREAS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

Base deductions−18 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Mar 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
THE WASHROOM IN THE STORAGE SECTION OF THE BASEMENT IS NOT SELF CLOSING; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR THE DOOR AS REQUIRED.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−6 pts

Sep 23

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High2 Med4 Basic

8 total2 risk factors

52/100inspection score

−38 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
NO SIGNED COPIES OF THE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILTY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 ISSUED.
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN TO USE IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
FOUND BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA NOT LABELED WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE OF CONTAINER; MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 20-30 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN KITCHEN AREA BETWEEN REFRIGERATIO UNIT AND PREP TABLE, FOUND 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE BAR AND 40 IN BASEMENT AREA ON THE WALL LEDGES THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE PRIOR TO NEXT WEEKS REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

Basic (4)

−8 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
THE WASHROOM IN THE STORAGE SECTION OF THE BASEMENT IS NOT SELF CLOSING; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR THE DOOR AS REQUIRED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS IN AREAS WHERE MOUSE DROPPINGS OBSERVED IN VIOLATION #38.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−38 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Jun 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AND STAINS IN CEILING ABOVE LIQUOR 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAKE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON-POROUS. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED/LOOSE BASEBOARD IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.

Base deductions−6 pts

Jun 22

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
Observed no Consumer Advisory for raw or undercooked foods. Instructed to identify such foods by asterisking them to a foot note that states: "Items can be served raw or undercooked or contain undercooked ingredients" and add a statement that says: "Consuming raw or undercooked animal products may increase your risk of food borne illness, especially if you have medical conditions". PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AND STAINS IN CEILING ABOVE LIQUOR 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAKE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON-POROUS. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED/LOOSE BASEBOARD IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT COMPLETED FROM REPORT # 2528263, DATED 8/19/21. PLEASE CORRECT THE FOLLOWING: #51 UNABLE TO LOCATE BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE LARGE COFFEE MACHINE LOCATED BEHIND WALL JUST BEYOND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. #55 OBSERVED EXPOSED BRICKS THROUGHOUT BAR AREA, AND KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO STAIN TO MAKE EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST MAKE WALLS NON-POROUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−13 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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