What is Mott St.'s health inspection score?

Mott St. has a SafeDine safety score of 17 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Mott St. last inspected?

Mott St. was last inspected on May 20, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Mott St. have?

Mott St. has 41 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Mott St. safe to eat at?

Mott St. has a safety score of 17/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Mott St.

Name: Mott St.
Address: 1401 N ASHLAND AVE, Chicago, 60622
Rating: 17

1401 N ASHLAND AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 12mo ago

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Wicker Park

Ranked #480 of 583 in Wicker Park

Improving

8 inspections

Last: May 20, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

50%

Clean Rate

5.1

Avg Violations

12 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

14x

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-83

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-11 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-12 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-14 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+10 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.

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Violation Timeline

May 2023

1 inspections

May

Jun 2023

2 inspections

Nov 2024

1 inspections

Nov

Dec 2024

1 inspections

4 basic

May 2025

3 inspections

8 high priority

8 intermediate

21 basic

May

Inspection History

8 records on file

1 Complaint Re-Inspection4 Non-Inspection1 Complaint2 Canvass

May 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

2 High2 Med7 Basic

11 total2 risk factors

46/100inspection score

−44 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
2-101.11 PIC DOESN'T HAVE A VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
2-101.11 PIC DOESN'T HAVE A VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, AND SERVED, SUCH AS (SAUCES, PASTA, ETC.)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
: 6-202.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WALK IN COOLER DOOR, OUTSHED FOOD STORAGE, LOCKER ROOM DOOR, AND FRONT DOORS ALONG BOTTOMS TO BE TIGHT-FITTING.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-305.11 : OBSERVED FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN OUTSIDE FOOD STORAGE SHED MUST BE ELEVATED TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2-DOOR PREP COOLER.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILDUP FROM FRYER CABINET, GRILL TABLE, AND DISH RACKS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN MOLD BUILD UP FROM WALL IN INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP,BAR , DISH WASHING AREAS AND WALK IN COOLER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING IN FRONT OF WOK STATION & FRYER, FLOOR TILE INSIDE WALK IN COOLER TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
4-301.14 : MUST PLACE TABLE TOP FRYER UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.

Base deductions−44 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

May 25

Non-Inspection InspectionNo Entry

2 High3 Med7 Basic

12 total

51/100inspection score

−49 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
6-301.14 : MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGN AT BAR HAND SINK.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
5-202.12 (B-D) : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE COLD WATER FAUCET IS STRIPPED/ IN POOR REPAIR AT HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
3-603.11 : OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON BAR MENU(EGGS)MUST BE PROVIDED AND MAINTAINED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WALK IN COOLER DOOR, OUTSHED FOOD STORAGE, LOCKER ROOM DOOR, AND FRONT DOORS ALONG BOTTOMS TO BE TIGHT-FITTING.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
: 3-305.11 : OBSERVED FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN OUTSIDE FOOD STORAGE SHED MUST BE ELEVATED TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2-DOOR PREP COOLER.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILDUP FROM FRYER CABINET, GRILL TABLE, AND DISH RACKS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING IN FRONT OF WOK STATION & FRYER, FLOOR TILE INSIDE WALK IN COOLER TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP,BAR , DISH WASHING AREAS AND WALK IN COOLER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN MOLD BUILD UP FROM WALL IN INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
4-301.14 : MUST PLACE TABLE TOP FRYER UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.

Base deductions−49 pts

May 25

Complaint InspectionFail

4 High3 Med7 Basic

14 total1 risk factor

26/100inspection score

−69 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

8HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHEDRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY SEVERAL FOOD HANDLERS. OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLERS ALL COME BACK INTO THE KITCHEN AND STARTED PREPARING FOODS. ALSO, A MALE DISH WASHER SCRATCHED BOTH ARMS AND THEN REMOVED DISHES FROM THE DISH MACHINE. A FEMALE FOOD HANDLER WAS ON HER CELL PHONE AND DIDN'T WASH HER HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. THE MANAGER HAD ALL EMPLOYEES WASH THEIR HANDS AT THIS TIME DURING THE INSPECTION. (PRIORITY 7-38-010)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGN AT BAR HAND SINK.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE COLD WATER FAUCET IS STRIPPED/ IN POOR REPAIR AT HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.
14REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION−10
OBSERVED NO 90-DAY SHELLFISH TAG WITH 2 LBS. RAW OYSTERS IN PREP COOLER AND NO SIGNED SOLD BY DATE ON THE LAST ITEM SOLD ON 90-DAY TAG. THE PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY THE MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE INFORMATION GIVEN ON TAGS IN THE FUTURE. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON BAR MENU(EGGS)MUST BE PROVIDED AND MAINTAINED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WALK IN COOLER DOOR, OUTSHED FOOD STORAGE, LOCKER ROOM DOOR, AND FRONT DOORS ALONG BOTTOMS TO BE TIGHT-FITTING.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN OUTSIDE FOOD STORAGE SHED MUST BE ELEVATED TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2-DOOR PREP COOLER.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILDUP FROM FRYER CABINET, GRILL TABLE, AND DISH RACKS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING IN FRONT OF WOK STATION & FRYER, FLOOR TILE INSIDE WALK IN COOLER TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP,BAR , DISH WASHING AREAS AND WALK IN COOLER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN MOLD BUILD UP FROM WALL IN INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST PLACE TABLE TOP FRYER UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.

Base deductions−69 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Dec 24

Canvass InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON EQUIPMENT AROUND GRIDDLE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAK FROM BOTTOM OF FOOT PEDAL HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAK.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOORS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED UNUSED COOLER IN KITCHEN INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REMOVE COOLER.

Base deductions−8 pts

Nov 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 23

Canvass InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 23

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 23

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

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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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