What is Lure Fishbar Chicago's health inspection score?

Lure Fishbar Chicago 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 Lure Fishbar Chicago last inspected?

Lure Fishbar Chicago was last inspected on February 19, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Lure Fishbar Chicago have?

Lure Fishbar Chicago has 13 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Lure Fishbar Chicago safe to eat at?

Yes, Lure Fishbar Chicago 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 Lure Fishbar Chicago serve?

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

Official Health Record

Lure Fishbar Chicago

Name: Lure Fishbar Chicago
Address: 616 N RUSH ST, Chicago, 60611
Rating: 96

616 N RUSH ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 2/19/2026

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0Excellent

American•Streeterville

Ranked #62 of 705 in StreetervilleBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

7 inspections

Last: Feb 19, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

29%

Clean Rate

1.9

Avg Violations

2 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

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

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-1 pts

Latest

100% weight

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.

Location

616 N RUSH ST, Chicago, IL 60611

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2022

1 inspections

2 basic

Sep

Mar 2023

1 inspections

2 basic

Mar 2024

2 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

1 basic

Mar

Apr 2024

1 inspections

Feb 2025

1 inspections

3 basic

Feb

Feb 2026

1 inspections

2 basic

Inspection History

7 records on file

4 Canvass1 Recent Inspection1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Complaint

Feb 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
PREP AREA ALONG COOKLINE 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER DOORS RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED ONE FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

Base deductions−4 pts

Feb 25

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ENTIRE REAR PREP/ DISH AREA AND THE HALL TOWARDS TOILET ROOMS. NOTED DISH AREA AND REAR PREP FLOOR GROUT IS NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE KITCHEN AND SUSHI AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED IN DISH AREA 3 COMPARMENT SINK, THE 3RD BASIN NOT HOLDING WATER WITH STOPPER. NOTED 1 COMPARMENT SINK IN REAR BEVERAGE STATION LEAKING FROM DRAINPIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−6 pts

Apr 24

Recent Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High1 Med1 Basic

4 total1 risk factor

68/100inspection score

−27 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
FACILITY DOES NOT HAVE A POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO DISCHARGE OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENTS. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT BAR INADEQUATELY SANITIZING DISHES AT O PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SANITIZING SOLUTION TO ADEQUATELY SANITIZE DISHES PER MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO NO LONGER USE DISH MACHINE UNTIL IT IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR FOOD PREP WITHOUT COMMON FOOD NAME, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD ITEMS OUTSIDE IT'S ORGINAL CONTANER WITH COMMONE NAME.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED KNIVES STORED UNDER COUNTER AT SUSHI STATION, INSTRUCTED TO STORE KNIVES ON A CLEAN AND SANITIZED SURFACE.

Base deductions−27 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Mar 23

Complaint InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
Food handler Not wearing hair restraint, instructed to wear.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
Meat slicer not cleaned properly, food debris noted stuck on blade and blade housing, Instructed to clean and maintain.

Base deductions−4 pts

Sep 22

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
UTENSILS NOT AIR DRIED AFTER WASHING, INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY, USING CLOTH TOWELS TO DRY UTENSILS NOT ALLOWED.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

Base deductions−4 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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