What is 2am Izakaya's health inspection score?

2am Izakaya 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 2am Izakaya last inspected?

2am Izakaya was last inspected on March 12, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does 2am Izakaya have?

2am Izakaya has 35 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is 2am Izakaya safe to eat at?

2am Izakaya has a good safety record with a score of 82/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

2am Izakaya

Name: 2am Izakaya
Address: 2218 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago, 60614
Rating: 82

2218 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 12mo ago

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Lincoln Park

Ranked #340 of 754 in Lincoln Park

Improving

7 inspections

Last: Mar 12, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

29%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

13 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility conditionHigh Priority

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-18

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+7 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.

Location

2218 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago, IL 60614

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Violation Timeline

Dec 2022

2 inspections

4 high priority

1 intermediate

11 basic

Dec

Jun 2023

2 inspections

3 high priority

2 intermediate

8 basic

Sep 2024

1 inspections

Sep

Oct 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

5 basic

Mar 2025

1 inspections

Mar

Inspection History

7 records on file

3 Canvass1 Non-Inspection1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 License Re-Inspection1 License

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High5 Basic

6 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ENCRUSTED ON SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVER IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP INSIDE VENTILATION VENTS IN WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC−2
OBSERVED THE INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM 6/13/23 NOT POSTED ON VIEW OF CUSTOMERS. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN TODAY'S INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POSTED IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−20 pts

Sep 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
: 6-501.114--- ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE NORTH SIDE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED. ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jun 23

Canvass InspectionFail

3 High2 Med7 Basic

12 total1 risk factor

41/100inspection score

−54 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NOTED NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR DISH WASHING ROOM. MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER THAT PROPERLY DRAINS IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM, AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH SOME DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORT FOR THE FACILITY. ONE SERVICE REPORT AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW FROM THE INITIAL LICENSE INSPECTION. SERVICE REPORT DATED 12/14/22. MUST HAVE A LICENSE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT AND PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INTERIOR OF THE TOASTER OVEN WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
NOTED PLASTIC USED AS A PROTECTANT ON METAL PREP TABLE SHELVING MUST BE REMOVED.---CLOTH CURTAINS HANGING BETWEEN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS NOTED DIRTY AND STAINED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE NORTH SIDE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED. ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS ALONG BASEBOARDS AND BEHIND ALL PREP TABLES AND EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, UNDER THE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER THE METAL RACK SHELVING FOR CLEAN DISH STORAGE, THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION #2569112 ON 12/29/22 NOT CORRECTED. #55- 6-201.11 OBSERVED THE WALLS NEAR THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA WITH DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS IN THIS AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−54 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Dec 22

License Re-Inspection InspectionPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-307.11 OBSERVED A WATER DRAIN LINE FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE RINSE COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RE-DIRECT THE WATER DRAIN LINE INTO ANOTHER DRAINING SOURCE, NOT IN THE RINSE COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, AND MAINTAIN.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
4-904.11 OBSERVED THE KITCHENWARE AND TABLEWARE NOT INVERTED ON THE DISHWARE RACK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(B) OBSERVED THE MICROWAVE IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD SPLATTERS INSIDE OF THE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID FOOD-CONTACT SURFACE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11 OBSERVED THE WALLS NEAR THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA WITH DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS IN THIS AREA.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-501.14 OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH SLIGHT DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP ON TH HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID HOOD.

Base deductions−10 pts

Dec 22

License InspectionFail

4 High1 Med6 Basic

11 total2 risk factors

33/100inspection score

−57 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON-SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
14REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION−10
STATEMENT OR RECORD THAT RAW FISH USED FOR SUSHI PRODUCTS HAS BEEN FROZEN BY DISTRIBUTOR OR IN FACILITY NOT PRESENTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED STATEMENT OR RECORD. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
29COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP−10
OBSERVED NO SUSHI RICE ANALYSIS LETTER OR PH TEST KIT ON-SITE AT THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SUSHI RICE ANALYSIS LETTER OR OBTAIN A PH TEST KIT AND BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE HOW TO TEST THE RICE USED FOR SUSHI. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED THE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT MISSING ON THE MENU. THE UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS ON THE MENU WAS NOT MARKED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CONSUMER ADVISORY AND TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOOD ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED "R.A.W." OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) ON ALL PHYSICAL, VIRTUAL, AND DIGITAL MENUS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED A WATER DRAIN LINE FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE RINSE COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RE-DIRECT THE WATER DRAIN LINE INTO ANOTHER DRAINING SOURCE, NOT IN THE RINSE COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
OBSERVED THE KITCHENWARE AND TABLEWARE NOT INVERTED ON THE DISHWARE RACK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE MICROWAVE IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD SPLATTERS INSIDE OF THE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID FOOD-CONTACT SURFACE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE WALLS NEAR THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA WITH DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS IN THIS AREA.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH SLIGHT DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP ON TH HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID HOOD.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST TAKE THE FOOD HANLDLER TRAINING COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−57 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 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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