What is Miso & Nori's health inspection score?

Miso & Nori 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 Miso & Nori last inspected?

Miso & Nori was last inspected on March 11, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Miso & Nori have?

Miso & Nori has 20 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Miso & Nori safe to eat at?

Miso & Nori 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 Miso & Nori serve?

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

Official Health Record

Miso & Nori

Name: Miso & Nori
Address: 346 W ARMITAGE AVE, Chicago, 60614
Rating: 65

346 W ARMITAGE AVE, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 3/11/2025

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0Fair

American•Lincoln Park

Ranked #530 of 754 in Lincoln ParkBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

3 inspections

Last: Mar 11, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

6.7

Avg Violations

13 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

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

-35

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+38 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

346 W ARMITAGE AVE, Chicago, IL 60614

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2024

2 inspections

4 high priority

3 intermediate

13 basic

Apr

Mar 2025

1 inspections

Inspection History

3 records on file

1 Non-Inspection1 License Re-Inspection1 License

Mar 25

Non-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 24

License Re-Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High6 Basic

7 total1 risk factor

73/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NO PREP SINK IN SUSHI FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ONE PREP COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A UTILITY SERVICE SINK/MOPSINK AND MAINTAIN.
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP CONNECTED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL OR SHOW LOCATION.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILE UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAKE FLOOR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSRVED DIRT AND GREASE ON WALLS THROUGHOUT MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA INCLUDING REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−22 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Apr 24

License InspectionFail

3 High3 Med7 Basic

13 total1 risk factor

36/100inspection score

−59 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN OR POSTER NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT SUSHI BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED THE FRONT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE AT THE FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA. THE WALKWAY IS BLOCKED BY AN INSTALLED ICE MACHINE. DISWASHER HAS NO EASY ACCESS TO THE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE ICE MACHINE OR INSTALL A HAND SINK NEAR TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE PROVIDED ON THE MENU FOR RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE AND DESCRIBE WHICH FOOD ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE FRONT SUSHI PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK. INSTRCUTED TO PROVIDE A COMPLETE LOGBOOK WITH THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION FROM THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A UTILITY SERVICE SINK/MOPSINK AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NO PREP SINK IN SUSHI FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ONE PREP COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP CONNECTED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL OR SHOW LOCATION.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSRVED DIRT AND GREASE ON WALLS THROUGHOUT MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA INCLUDING REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILE UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAKE FLOOR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST OBTAIN FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−59 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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