What is Hom Mali's health inspection score?

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

When was Hom Mali last inspected?

Hom Mali was last inspected on January 21, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Hom Mali have?

Hom Mali has 35 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Hom Mali safe to eat at?

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

What type of cuisine does Hom Mali serve?

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

Official Health Record

Hom Mali

Name: Hom Mali
Address: 417 W NORTH AVE, Chicago, 60610
Rating: 89

417 W NORTH AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 1/21/2026

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0Excellent

American•Old Town

Ranked #115 of 367 in Old TownBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

7 inspections

Last: Jan 21, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-11

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-8 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+7 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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417 W NORTH AVE, Chicago, IL 60610

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2022

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

Nov

Aug 2023

2 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

5 basic

May 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

May

Feb 2025

2 inspections

1 intermediate

11 basic

Jan 2026

1 inspections

3 basic

Jan

Inspection History

7 records on file

5 Canvass2 Canvass Re-Inspection

Jan 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOOR AND WALL NEAR THE DISH WASHING MACHINE AND BEHIND THE COOKI LINE IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS WITHA HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND THE FOODS COOKED IN AREA.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED SUPHAKIT JEENSOPA ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.

Base deductions−6 pts

Feb 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE ON THE OIL FILTERING UNIT UNDER THE DEEP FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND SMALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LARGE WATER LEAK AT THE FAUCET NECK OF THE FAUCET THAT RUNS INTO THE SANITIZING RISE SIDE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA BEHIND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

Base deductions−8 pts

Feb 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS RIGHT SIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE AT THE SHELVING UNIT/WALL AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE ON THE OIL FILTERING UNIT UNDER THE DEEP FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE LOW REACH IN COOLING UNIT LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE GRILL AND DEEP FRYER GASKET NEEDING REPAIRED, TAPED WITH GREY TAPE WITH RED WRITING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO SANITIZING SOLUTION DISPENSING INTO THE LOW TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ONLY TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE DISHES. CONTACT DISH MACHINE COMPANY TO HAVE SERVICED, DO NOT REMOVE TAG UNTIL INSPECTED BY PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND SMALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LARGE WATER LEAK AT THE FAUCET NECK OF THE FAUCET THAT RUNS INTO THE SANITIZING RISE SIDE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA BEHIND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS 2594329 INSPECTION REPORT. CORRECT BY DATE OF 08/09/2024 VIOLATION # 47 4-501.11, OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON DOORS OF LARGE THREE DOOR REACH IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON LEFT DOOR RIGHT SIDE AND RIGHT DOOR LEFT SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON LEFT DOOR RIGHT SIDE AND RIGHT DOOR LEFT SIDE OF LARGE THREE DOOR REACH IN COLD HOLDING UNIT AND MAINTAIN. ALSO VIOLATION #55 6-501.11 OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, NEAR LARGE SHELVING UNIT, MOP SINK, LARGE THREE DOOR REACH IN COLD HOLDING UNIT AND NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT OF SMALL TWO AND THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−19 pts

May 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED COLD TCS FOOD(RICE) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 52.0F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $5 WEIGHING 5LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Basic (7)

−14 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED BLACK GARBAGE BAG USED AS LINER OF BOX IN CHEST FREEZER NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS FOR USAGE DURING FOOD STORAGE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION IN AREA NEXT TO MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVE CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINER UNDER PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AS SHELF LINER NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON DOORS OF LARGE THREE DOOR REACH IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON LEFT DOOR RIGHT SIDE AND RIGHT DOOR LEFT SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON LEFT DOOR RIGHT SIDE AND RIGHT DOOR LEFT SIDE OF LARGE THREE DOOR REACH IN COLD HOLDING UNIT AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET OF RINSE SINK AT LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND WEST SIDE FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS AT RINSE SINK AND AT WESTSIDE FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON ALL GENDER WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON ALL GENDER WASHROOM DOOR, THE TOILET ROOM DOOR SHALL BE TIGHT-FITTING AND SELF-CLOSING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MOP DRYING IN INTERIOR BASIN OF MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MOP DRYING RACK FOR PROPER DRAINING AND DRYING OF MOPS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, NEAR LARGE SHELVING UNIT, MOP SINK, LARGE THREE DOOR REACH IN COLD HOLDING UNIT AND NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT OF SMALL TWO AND THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

Base deductions−19 pts

Aug 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.11: GASKETS ON THE REACH-IN COOLER DOOR IS DAMAGED . FACILITY MUST REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS.

Base deductions−2 pts

Aug 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High2 Med4 Basic

7 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION MEASURED AT 0PPM AT DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN IT AT 50-200PPM. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. FACILITY CANNOT USE THE DISH MACHINE UNIT IT MAINTAINS A CONCENTRATION BETWEEN 50-200PPM. ONCE REPAIRED, FACILITY MUST CONTACT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG FOR AN INSPECTOR TO REMOVE STICKER IF REPAIRED PROPERLY. PRIORITY 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED DRY SEASONING CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT. FACILITY MUST ELIMINATE DROPPINGS AND CONSULT WITH LICENSE PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (a) CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON PREPARATION SURFACE. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHS MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILIY.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
UTENSILS STORED IN STAGNANT WATER ABOVE ICE CONTAINER NEAR HOT HOLDING RICE STATION. STORE IN-USE UTENSILS: 1) IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE UP AND OUT OF THE FOOD ITEM; 2) STORED ON A CLEAN AND SANITIZED SIRFACE; 3) IN RUNNING WATER; 4) IN CONTAINER OF HOT WATER MAINTAINED AT OR ABOVE 135F.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
GASKETS ON THE REACH-IN COOLER DOOR IS DAMAGED . FACILITY MUST REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN/PREPARATION DEPARTMENT IS MISSING. OBSERVED DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS USED AS A DRAIN STOPPER. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO ALLOW FOR PROPER WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZER SET UP.

Base deductions−28 pts

Nov 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High2 Med

4 total

70/100inspection score

−30 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH NO SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED MINOR PINK AND BLACK BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN AND SLICED BELL PEPPERS) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 49.8F LOCATED IN THREE DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND TO MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED 3LBS OF CHICKEN AND BELL PEPPERS FOR A TOTAL OF $15.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 1 INCH GAP AT FRONT OUTER ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAP TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

Base deductions−30 pts

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85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

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