What is Lyra's health inspection score?

Lyra has a SafeDine safety score of 77 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Lyra last inspected?

Lyra was last inspected on October 29, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Lyra have?

Lyra has 10 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Lyra safe to eat at?

Lyra has a good safety record with a score of 77/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Lyra serve?

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

Official Health Record

Lyra

Name: Lyra
Address: 905 W FULTON MARKET, Chicago, 60607
Rating: 77

905 W FULTON MARKET, Chicago

Last Inspected: 10/29/2025

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0Good

American•West Loop

Ranked #552 of 1000 in West LoopBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

4 inspections

Last: Oct 29, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

25%

Clean Rate

2.5

Avg Violations

7 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

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

-26

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-17 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+15 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 74/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (77/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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

Mar 2023

1 inspections

1 basic

Mar

Apr 2024

1 inspections

Oct 2025

2 inspections

5 high priority

1 intermediate

3 basic

Oct

Inspection History

4 records on file

1 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Canvass

Oct 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.11 REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES IN THE DISHWASHING AREA WHERE NEEDED TO ELIMINATE STANDING WATER BETWEEN THE TILES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 CLEAN THE WALLS, FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND THE BAR.

Base deductions−4 pts

Oct 25

Canvass InspectionFail

5 High1 Med1 Basic

7 total

43/100inspection score

−57 pts

High Priority (5)

−50 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED INSIDE OF THE BUTCHER WALK-IN COOLER WHERE FOOD WAS BEING PREPARED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). SEE VIOLATION #10 ABOVE FOR CITATION.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT THE BARBACK FOOD PREP AREA WHERE FRUITS ARE SLICED AND DEHYDRATED AND WHERE SYRUPS ARE MIXED AND COOKED. EQUIPMENT IN THIS AREA INCLUDES A PREP TABLE, SLICER, INDUCTION PLATE AND A FOOD DEHYDRATOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL OF THE FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT FROM THIS AREA AND RELOCATE IT WHERE THERE IS AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK OR INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THIS AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN THE DISHWASHING AREA WITH A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 140F ACCORDING TO THE FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE GAUGE AND A SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF 155F ACCORDING TO THE IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR PLACED INSIDE OF THE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE DISHWASHING MACHINE SO THAT A FINAL RINSE OF 180F AND ABOVE IS REACHED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
29COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP−10
OBSERVED NO CDPH APPROVED HACCP PLAN ON THE PREMISES FOR REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING. PREMISES HAS A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND VACUUM PACKAGED BEEF CHEEK IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CDPH APPROVED HACCP PLAN MUST BE IN PLACE BEFORE VACUUM PACKAGING ANY TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
32VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS−10
OBSERVED NO CDPH APPROVED HACCP PLAN ON THE PREMISES FOR REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING. PREMISES HAS A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND VACUUM PACKAGED BEEF CHEEK IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CDPH APPROVED HACCP PLAN MUST BE IN PLACE BEFORE VACUUM PACKAGING ANY TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #29 ABOVE FOR CITATION.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROX. 15 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA ON THE WALLS AND CEILING, OUTSIDE OF THE WASHROOMS AND ALSO FLYING AROUND BEHIND THE BAR AND ON THE SHELVES ABOVE THE BAR. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES IN THE DISHWASHING AREA WHERE NEEDED TO ELIMINATE STANDING WATER BETWEEN THE TILES.

Base deductions−57 pts

Apr 24

Canvass InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK ACROSS FROM THE CHARCOAL GRILL ON THE COOKS LINE SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 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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