What is Ora's health inspection score?

Ora has a SafeDine safety score of 65 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Ora last inspected?

Ora was last inspected on January 30, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Ora have?

Ora has 20 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Ora safe to eat at?

Ora has a safety score of 65/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Ora serve?

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

Official Health Record

Ora

Name: Ora
Address: 5701 N Clark ST, Chicago, 60660
Rating: 65

5701 N Clark ST, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 1/30/2025

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American•Edgewater

Ranked #209 of 282 in EdgewaterBetter than 22% of american restaurants

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5 inspections

Last: Jan 30, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

16 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

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

-35

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 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

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-21 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

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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5701 N Clark ST, Chicago, IL 60660

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2022

1 inspections

4 basic

Nov

Feb 2024

2 inspections

4 high priority

1 intermediate

6 basic

Jan 2025

2 inspections

2 high priority

3 basic

Jan

Inspection History

5 records on file

2 Complaint1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Canvass1 License

Jan 25

Complaint InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

2 High3 Basic

5 total2 risk factors

64/100inspection score

−26 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
EXCESSIVE RUST NOTED ON THE TOP OF THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL/PAINT TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION IN THE CEILING VENT COVER ABOVE THE DISH AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES AND ALL OTHER ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.

Base deductions−26 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Jan 25

Complaint InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Feb 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 High1 Basic

2 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
6-301.14-- NOTED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR EMPLOYEES ABOVE HANDWASHING SINKS IN FRONT PREP AREA.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11--- NOTED WOODEN WALL IN WOMENS BATHROOM NEXT TO THE TOILET NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANIABLE. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE WITH SMOOTH AND CLEANIABLE SEAL.

Base deductions−12 pts

Feb 24

Canvass InspectionFail

3 High1 Med5 Basic

9 total2 risk factors

45/100inspection score

−45 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NOTED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR EMPLOYEES ABOVE HANDWASHING SINKS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND KITCHEN.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
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 BOTH THE PRINTED AND VIRTUAL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION

Basic (5)

−10 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR THE CO-ED EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
NOTED OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE OVERFILLED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. UNABLE TO CLOSE IDS TO BE TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL OVERFLOWING GARBAGE AND WASTE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED WOODEN WALL IN WOMENS BATHROOM NEXT TO THE TOILET NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANIABLE. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE WITH SMOOTH AND CLEANIABLE SEAL.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED OPEN HOLE UNDER THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SEAL TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND CLEANIABLE.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 2567376 ON 11/21/22 NOT CORRECTED. #49-ALL RAW WOOD THROUGHOUT THE FRONT SUSHI PREP AND UNDER THE DISH MACHINE MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED/NON-ABSORBENT. #55 6-501.114/ ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED AND ALL OTHERS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.#55-- 6-201.11/ WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−45 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Nov 22

License InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
ALL RAW WOOD THROUGHOUT THE FRONT SUSHI PREP AND UNDER THE DISH MACHINE MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED/NON-ABSORBENT.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
ALL UNUSED CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL/DEBRIS ON THE REAR WALKWAY TO THE GARBAGE AREA MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED AND ALL OTHERS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.

Base deductions−8 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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