What is 90th Meridian's health inspection score?

90th Meridian has a SafeDine safety score of 96 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was 90th Meridian last inspected?

90th Meridian was last inspected on February 4, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does 90th Meridian have?

90th Meridian has 7 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is 90th Meridian safe to eat at?

Yes, 90th Meridian has an excellent safety record with a score of 96/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does 90th Meridian serve?

90th Meridian serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

90th Meridian

Name: 90th Meridian
Address: 231 S LA SALLE ST, Chicago, 60604
Rating: 96

231 S LA SALLE ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 2/4/2026

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0Excellent

American•The Loop

Ranked #43 of 865 in The LoopBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

6 inspections

Last: Feb 4, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

1.2

Avg Violations

2 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

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

-4

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+5 pts

100

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.

Location

231 S LA SALLE ST, Chicago, IL 60604

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Jun

Jun 2023

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

Jan 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

Jan

Apr 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

Feb 2026

1 inspections

Feb

Inspection History

6 records on file

5 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Feb 26

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High1 Basic

2 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
Weak water pressure at bar station hand wash sink, Instructed to provide uner city pressure.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
Inadequate lighting in walk-in cooler, Instructed to increase light intensity.

Base deductions−12 pts

Jan 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

Base deductions−2 pts

Jun 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Basic

2 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
5-202.12(A) OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SINK NOT MAINTAINING AN ADEQUATE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE, AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION SAID HAND WASHING SINK WAS AT 65F WHEN THE HOT WATER IS TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT 100F AT ALL TIMES. ENGINEER ARRIVED DURING THE INSPECTION AND REPAIRED SAID HAND WASHING SINK AND BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION SAID HAND WASHING SINK WAS MAINTAINING 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

Basic (1)

−2 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
4-302.13 OBSERVED NO HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TEST STRIPS NOR AN IRREVERSIBLE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE THERMOMETER TO PROPERLY TEST THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE'S FINAL RINSE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Base deductions−12 pts

Jun 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
FOUND FISH THAWING IN VACUUM SEALED PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FISH FROM VACUUM PACKAGING BEFORE THAWING.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED EXPIRED TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

Base deductions−7 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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