What is Lady May Chicago's health inspection score?

Lady May 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 Lady May Chicago last inspected?

Lady May Chicago was last inspected on December 3, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Lady May Chicago have?

Lady May Chicago has 25 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Lady May Chicago safe to eat at?

Yes, Lady May Chicago has an excellent safety record with a score of 96/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Lady May Chicago

Name: Lady May Chicago
Address: 405 N WABASH AVE, Chicago, 60611
Rating: 96

405 N WABASH AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 12/3/2025

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Ranked #77 of 713 in Streeterville

Stable

8 inspections

Last: Dec 3, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

50%

Clean Rate

3.1

Avg Violations

6 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation 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

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+5 pts

100

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.

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Violation Timeline

Jan 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

11 basic

Jan

Nov 2023

3 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

8 basic

Aug 2024

3 inspections

1 high priority

Aug

Dec 2025

1 inspections

Inspection History

8 records on file

2 Canvass2 Non-Inspection1 Complaint Re-Inspection2 Complaint1 License

Dec 25

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High

1 total1 risk factor

85/100inspection score

−10 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ONSITE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ALONG WITH THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE STORED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−10 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Aug 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN MECHANICAL ROOM IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNUSED ITEMS AND ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OSERVED NO LIGTHS IN PLACE IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND MANTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−8 pts

Nov 23

Complaint InspectionFail

2 High2 Med4 Basic

8 total1 risk factor

57/100inspection score

−38 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID ORGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE FOR PUBLIC VIEW DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. FACILITY SERVES, RAW FISH, SUSHI RICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
29COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP−10
OBSERVED NO RECORDS (LAB REPORT) TO VERIFY PH AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR SUSHI RICE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
Observed no Consumer Advisory for raw or undercooked foods (RAW FISH). Instructed to identify such foods by asterisking them to a foot note that states: "These items can be served raw or undercooked or contain undercooked ingredients" and add a statement that says: "Consuming raw or undercooked animal products may increase your risk of food borne illness, especially if you have medical conditions". PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK INCLUDING AGREEMENT OR SERVICE REPORTS AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR REVIEW DURING TIME OF INSPECTION.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (C). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN MECHANICAL ROOM IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNUSED ITEMS AND ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OSERVED NO LIGTHS IN PLACE IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND MANTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−38 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Nov 23

Complaint InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 23

License InspectionPass

1 High11 Basic

12 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS IS NOT PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINKS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES. PROVIDE A CLEARLY VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGN AT EACH HAND SINK.

Basic (11)

−22 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
CAN OPENER CAN NO LONGER BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND IS RUSTED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. FACILITY MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
WALK-IN COOLER SHELVING IS SOILED WITH DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
ALL WALK-IN COOLER FAN BLADES IS SOILED WITH DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE IN THE MENS HAND SINK 1ST FLOOR RESTROOM. FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
LEAKING FAUCET AT HAND SINK LOCATED NEAR 1ST FLOOR COOKLINE AREA. FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE RESTROOM LACKS A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS. PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN RESTROOM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
UNNECESSARY ITEMS / NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT FOUND IN BASEMENT ELECTRICAL STORAGE CLOSETS-----AND-----ATTIC CRAWL SPACE LOCATED AT TOP OF BASEMENT STAIRS. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
CEILING TILES MISSING/MISPLACED SCATTERED THOUGHOUT BASEMENT. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED/MISSING CAULK AT ALL SINK FIXTURES AND PREP-TABLE TOPS IN KITCHEN AREA. FACILITY MUST CAULK/RE-CAULK ALL FIXTURES ADJACENT TO WALLS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HOLES IN CEILING IN ATTIC STORAGE LOCATED AT TOP OF BASEMENT STAIRS. FACILITY MUST ENSURE THAT ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
LIGHTING IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IS FOUND TO BE INSUFFICIENT. LIGHT INTENSITY SHALL BE SUFFICIENT SO THAT THE AREA, ALL UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT, AND FOOD ITEMS ARE EASILY VISABLE.

Base deductions−32 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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