What is Lirica's health inspection score?

Lirica has a SafeDine safety score of 82 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Lirica last inspected?

Lirica was last inspected on August 18, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Lirica have?

Lirica has 24 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Lirica safe to eat at?

Lirica has a good safety record with a score of 82/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Lirica

Name: Lirica
Address: 900 E GRAND AVE, Chicago, 60611
Rating: 82

900 E GRAND AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 9mo ago

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Ranked #346 of 713 in Streeterville

Improving

8 inspections

Last: Aug 18, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

25%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

9 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-18

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-9 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+26 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.

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2022

2 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

2 basic

Aug

Jul 2023

1 inspections

3 high priority

1 basic

Nov 2023

1 inspections

1 basic

Nov

May 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Jul 2025

2 inspections

5 high priority

2 intermediate

4 basic

Jul

Aug 2025

1 inspections

Inspection History

8 records on file

3 Canvass Re-Inspection4 Canvass1 Complaint

Aug 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

1 High

1 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
5-205.11 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK DOUBLING AS A DUMP SINK. HAND WASHING SINK IS STORED ON TOP WITH DUMP SINK DIRECTLY BELOW. SPRAYER IS ALSO ATTACHED TO HAND WASHING SINK INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HAND WASHING SINK IS USED FOR NO PURPOSE THAN HAND WASHING. MUST REMOVE DUMP SINK BELOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH PREVIOUS VIOLATION.

Base deductions−10 pts

Jul 25

Canvass InspectionFail

4 High2 Med4 Basic

10 total

42/100inspection score

−58 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK RENDERED INACCESSIBLE DUE TO FAUCET BEING BROKEN OFF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESTORE FAUCET AND TO ENSURE ALL HAND WASHING SINKS ARE ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK DOUBLING AS A DUMP SINK. HAND WASHING SINK IS STORED ON TOP WITH DUMP SINK DIRECTLY BELOW. SPRAYER IS ALSO ATTACHED TO HAND WASHING SINK INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HAND WASHING SINK IS USED FOR NO PURPOSE THAN HAND WASHING. MUST REMOVE DUMP SINK BELOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH PREVIOUS VIOLATION.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED UPSTAIRS HOT WATER DISH MACHINE PROVIDING A FINAL UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF 153 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE THAT ALL HOT WATER DISH MACHINES PROVIDE A MINIMUM UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF 160 F. DISH MACHINE TAGGED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED 2 COOLERS WITH AN INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS HAVE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. COOLERS TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 44-58 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED: 1 POUND SLICED CHERRY TOMATOES, 1/2 GALLON OF MILK, 1/4 POUND COOKED ONIONS, 1 POUND COOKED BLACK BEANS, 1 POUND COOKED LIMA BEANS, 5 POUNDS COOKED POTATOES, AND 1 POUND COOKED CORN ($75). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 10 SMALL FLIES AND 11 LARGE FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING IN BAR AREA, IN KITCHEN AREA, AND IN BANQUET SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK ON COOK'S SERVICE LINE WITH NO SPLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD TO AVOID SPLASH CONTAMINATION.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING THE FINAL UTENSIL SURFACE FOR HOT WATER DISH MACHINE. MANAGER PROVIDE TEST STRIPS FOR MEASURING WATER TEMPERATURE ONLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLOOR IN BAR AREA WITH STICKY SUBSTANCE ON GROUND. OBSERVED FLOOR IN BAR AREA WITH HEAVY DEBRIS UNDERNEATH AND AROUND COOLING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTE MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. REPORT #2594501 DATED MAY 13 2024 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO #38 REPAIR GAP IN REAR EXIT SIDE DOORS. OBSERVED REAR EXIT SIDE DOORS WITH LARGE GAPS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−58 pts

May 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED THE REAR SIDE EXIT DOORS WITH A GAP IN BETWEEN DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WIPING TOWELS LAYING ON PREP STATIONS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED ONE OF THE HAND SINKS IN THE MEN WASHROOM HAS LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−9 pts

Nov 23

Canvass 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
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD IN PLACE AT REAR PREP HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. NOTED WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF RUST. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jul 23

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 High1 Basic

4 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
No hand soap provided at Bar hand wash sink, Instructed to obtain. ( bar was in operation during inspection ). Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
No paper towels were provided for the front cook line hand wash sink. Instructed to provide. priority foundation violation 7-38-030(C)combined with a previous violation
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
The front cook line hand wash sink is used as a dump sink, and large food debris is noted in the sink basin. Instructed not to use hand sink for other than hand washing. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)combined with a previous violation

Basic (1)

−2 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
No Chlorine Test strips for low temp dishwashing machine at the bar. Instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

Base deductions−32 pts

Aug 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 22

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High1 Med2 Basic

5 total

71/100inspection score

−29 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
No hands washing signs in Employees toilet rooms, Instructed to provide.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
Ice maker not clean , mildew and mold like dark slime noted on ice maker interior surfaces, instructed manager to clean machine and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Ice discarded and cleaning machine started.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
Found about 20 live house flies in kitchen and rear storage room, instructed to eliminate insects activity and maintain. priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a).

Basic (2)

−4 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
a food handler in kitchen with long beard, instructed to wear beard restraints.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
deli cups not air dried after washing, wet stacks of clean deli cups found in clean utensils in clean utensil rack area.

Base deductions−29 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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