What is Enso Sushi & Bar's health inspection score?

Enso Sushi & Bar has a SafeDine safety score of 88 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Enso Sushi & Bar last inspected?

Enso Sushi & Bar was last inspected on December 20, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Enso Sushi & Bar have?

Enso Sushi & Bar has 9 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Enso Sushi & Bar safe to eat at?

Yes, Enso Sushi & Bar has an excellent safety record with a score of 88/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Enso Sushi & Bar serve?

Enso Sushi & Bar serves Sushi cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Enso Sushi & Bar

Name: Enso Sushi & Bar
Address: 1611 N DAMEN AVE, Chicago, 60647
Rating: 88

1611 N DAMEN AVE, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 12/20/2024

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0Excellent

Sushi•Logan Square

Ranked #216 of 735 in Logan SquareBetter than 91% of sushi restaurants

Stable

7 inspections

Last: Dec 20, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

43%

Clean Rate

1.3

Avg Violations

17 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-12

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

0 pts

100

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

Jul 2022

3 inspections

2 intermediate

6 basic

Jul

Aug 2023

1 inspections

1 basic

Dec 2024

3 inspections

Dec

Inspection History

7 records on file

2 Canvass2 Non-Inspection2 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint

Dec 24

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE DRAIN LINE OF THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jul 22

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.11 REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE BAR WHERE NEEDED ESPECIALLY UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jul 22

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionFail

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 CLEAN THE DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEER COOLERS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.11 REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE BAR WHERE NEEDED ESPECIALLY UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2560846 ON 7/15/22 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED 10 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS FLYING AROUND THE BAR AND ON THE WALL BEHIND THE BAR. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−6 pts

Jul 22

Complaint InspectionFail

2 Med2 Basic

4 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE ALL FOODS WHICH CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 10 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS FLYING AROUND THE BAR AND ON THE WALL BEHIND THE BAR. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
THE ELECTRONICALLY ACTIVATED GARBAGE CAN IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL AND WILL NOT OPEN TO DEPOSIT GARBAGE. MUST REPAIR OR PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

Base deductions−14 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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