What is A-more's health inspection score?

A-more 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 A-more last inspected?

A-more was last inspected on May 5, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does A-more have?

A-more has 43 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is A-more safe to eat at?

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

Official Health Record

A-more

Name: A-more
Address: 3715-3717 N HALSTED ST, Chicago, 60613
Rating: 89

3715-3717 N HALSTED ST, Chicago

Last inspected 11mo ago

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Ranked #187 of 979 in Lakeview

Improving

7 inspections

Last: May 5, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

14%

Clean Rate

6.1

Avg Violations

11 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

10x

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

10x

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

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+6 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

3715-3717 N HALSTED ST, Chicago, IL 60613

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

4 basic

Oct

May 2023

1 inspections

6 basic

Mar 2024

1 inspections

2 high priority

3 intermediate

12 basic

Mar

Apr 2024

2 inspections

9 basic

Apr 2025

1 inspections

4 basic

Apr

May 2025

1 inspections

Inspection History

7 records on file

3 Canvass Re-Inspection4 Canvass

May 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionFail

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP SUSHI BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS THROUGHOUT REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE VENTILATION VENTS IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND INSIDE RESTROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A FEW DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP TABLES IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND ABOVE REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2592434 ON 04/9/2024. BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR TILE AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE ALL. WOODEN BACKSPLASH WALL AT THE FRONT SUSHI PREP MUST BE SEALED TO BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NONABSORBENT. NOTED BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE FRONT SUSHI PREP HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPLACE. #57. NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. RISK ASSESSMENT REIEWED. NO CHANGES MADE. ADDITIONAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE RECOMMENDED TO COVER HOURS OF OPERATION. INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED.

Base deductions−8 pts

Apr 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
4-903.11 (A;B;D)-- ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR KITCHEN AND HALLWAY SERVER STATION MUST BE ELEVATED FROM FLOORS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11-- BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.----BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR TILE AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE ALL.----WOODEN BACKSPLASH WALL AT THE FRONT SUSHI PREP MUST BE SEALED TO BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NONABSORBENT.----NOTED BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE FRONT SUSHI PREP HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPLACE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-304.11-- INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR/PROVIDE. 6-202.11-- MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13----NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−8 pts

Apr 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
4-903.11 (A;B;D)-- ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR KITCHEN AND HALLWAY SERVER STATION MUST BE ELEVATED FROM FLOORS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
: 6-201.11-- BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.----BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR TILE AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE ALL.----WOODEN BACKSPLASH WALL AT THE FRONT SUSHI PREP MUST BE SEALED TO BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NONABSORBENT.----NOTED BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE FRONT SUSHI PREP HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPLACE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
: 6-304.11-- INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR/PROVIDE. 6-202.11-- MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13----NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2591817 ON 3-28-24.#25- 3-603.11--PRINTED MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND CUSTOMERS OF SUCH FOOD ON THE PRINTED MENUS. #60---8-404.13(B:4)-- PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 5-15-23 REPORT #2575851 NOT CORRECTED. #55- NOTED THICK GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHING AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−10 pts

Mar 24

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High3 Med12 Basic

17 total2 risk factors

31/100inspection score

−59 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED. MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED AT THE INITIAL INSPECTION AND ARRIVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MINUTES LATER WITH HIS CERTIFICATE IN HAND. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
PRINTED MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND CUSTOMERS OF SUCH FOOD ON THE PRINTED MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
NOTED IMPROPER THAWING OF FROZEN FISH AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN A PAN NEXT TO THE HAND WASHING SINK. REVIEWED PROPER THAWING METHODS.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

Basic (12)

−24 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
EXPOSED CHOPSTICK MOUTH PIECES AT PRE-SET TABLES. MUST COVER/PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR KITCHEN AND HALLWAY SERVER STATION MUST BE ELEVATED FROM FLOORS.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
CLEAN STORED SILVERWARES MUST BE STORED INVERTED, MOUTHPIECES DOWN AND HANDLES UP.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
NOTED DIRTY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.----BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR TILE AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE ALL.----WOODEN BACKSPLASH WALL AT THE FRONT SUSHI PREP MUST BE SEALED TO BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NONABSORBENT.----NOTED BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE FRONT SUSHI PREP HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPLACE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
PLUMBING ROUTER MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR/PROVIDE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 5-15-23 REPORT #2575851 NOT CORRECTED. #55- NOTED THICK GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Base deductions−59 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

May 23

Canvass InspectionPass

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED LOSE COVING AND BASEBOARD ALONG WALL BASE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED THICK GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHING AREA.

Base deductions−12 pts

Oct 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High2 Med4 Basic

7 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

29COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP−10
NOTED pH TEST KIT ON-SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, BUT MANAGEMENT WAS UNABLE TO SHOW HOW TO TEST SUSHI RICE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER KNOW HOW TO USE THE PH TEST KIT TO TEST SUSHI RICE OR HAVE A SUSHI RICE ANALYSES LETTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE PHYSICAL AND THE ONLINE MENU. UNDERCOOKED FOOD ON THE MENU WAS MARKED, BUT NO REMINDER STATEMENT WAS ON THE MENU TO NOTIFY CONSUMERS WHAT THE MARKED ITEMS MEANT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "R.A.W." OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) AND THE REMINDER STATEMENT NOTIFYING CONSUMERS OF THE POSSIBLE RISK OF EATING MARKED FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED SEVERAL LARGE AND SMALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH DRY PRODUCTS. (RICE, SESAME SEED, SUGAR) WITHOUT PROPER COMMON FOOD NAME LABELS. MUST LABEL BULK AND WORKING FOOD CONTAINERS WITH CONTENTS COMMON NAME WHEN FOOD ITEM IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

50HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE−2
OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINKS AND THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINKS NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE WITH THE REQUIRED HOT WATER TEMPERATURES AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. ALL SAID SINKS RANGE (FROM 95.6-96 F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN HOT WATER FOR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AT 110 F AND ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT 100 F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), NOT CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE VENT ATTACHMENT ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID VENT ATTACHMENT.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH HEAVY DUST ON THE ENTIRE VENTILATION UNIT THAT'S ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND ALL OF ITS COMPONENTS SO THAT THE SYSTEM IS DUST FREE AND MAINTAINED.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED ONE BLOWN-OUT LIGHT BULB UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SAID LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−28 pts

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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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