What is Omakase Shoji's health inspection score?

Omakase Shoji has a SafeDine safety score of 87 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Omakase Shoji last inspected?

Omakase Shoji was last inspected on September 16, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Omakase Shoji have?

Omakase Shoji has 8 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Omakase Shoji safe to eat at?

Yes, Omakase Shoji has an excellent safety record with a score of 87/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Omakase Shoji

Name: Omakase Shoji
Address: 1641 W CHICAGO AVE, Chicago, 60622
Rating: 87

1641 W CHICAGO AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 9/16/2025

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0Excellent

Wicker Park

Ranked #125 of 579 in Wicker Park

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5 inspections

Last: Sep 16, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

40%

Clean Rate

1.6

Avg Violations

7 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility conditionHigh Priority

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-13

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-13 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

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

1641 W CHICAGO AVE, Chicago, IL 60622

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Violation Timeline

Mar 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

Mar

Feb 2025

1 inspections

4 basic

Sep 2025

3 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Sep

Inspection History

5 records on file

3 Complaint1 Canvass1 License

Sep 25

Complaint InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

1 High2 Basic

3 total1 risk factor

81/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

8HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHEDRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY A FOOD HANDLER. OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER WASH A POT AND A WHISK WITH A SOAPY PAD, THEN PLACED THEM INTO A DISH RACK AND THEN PICKED UP A KNIFE AND A CUCUMBER AND STARTED PEELING THE CUCUMBER WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. (PRIORITY 7-38-010)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER FANGUARD COVERS AND SHELVING UNITS.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.

Base deductions−14 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Sep 25

Complaint InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 25

Complaint InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Feb 25

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED UNSEALED WOODEN BOWLS USED TO PREPARE RICE. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO REMOVE BOWLS AND REPLACE WITH APPROVED FOOD CONTACT SURFACE.
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISHMACHINE. WHEN WATER IS DRAINED AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SIN, WATER BACKS OUT OF THE FLOOR DRAIN AND ON TO THE FLOOR; WATER ALSO BACKS UP INTO ADJACENT COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER TO SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS IN THE AREA. THE TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE AND REPAIRED SINK PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED UNSEALED BRICK WALL IN FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER TO SEAL THE BRICK WALL.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BROKEN COOLER IN BASEMENT OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM PREMISES.

Base deductions−8 pts

Mar 24

License InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High

1 total1 risk factor

85/100inspection score

−10 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

Base deductions−10 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 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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