What is Taste OF Japan's health inspection score?

Taste OF Japan has a SafeDine safety score of 95 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Taste OF Japan last inspected?

Taste OF Japan was last inspected on December 29, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Taste OF Japan have?

Taste OF Japan has 6 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Taste OF Japan safe to eat at?

Yes, Taste OF Japan has an excellent safety record with a score of 95/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Taste OF Japan serve?

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

Official Health Record

Taste OF Japan

Name: Taste OF Japan
Address: 201 N WELLS ST, Chicago, 60606
Rating: 95

201 N WELLS ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 12/29/2025

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0Excellent

American•West Loop

Ranked #736 of 1000 in West LoopBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

4 inspections

Last: Dec 29, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

1.5

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

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

-5

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+2 pts

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.

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201 N WELLS ST, Chicago, IL 60606

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

Jul

Dec 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

Dec 2025

2 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Dec

Inspection History

4 records on file

1 Canvass Re-Inspection2 Canvass1 License

Dec 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT AT KITCHEN AREAS.MUST CLEAN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Dec 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
FOUND NO REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS FOR FOR TCS FOODS BEING SERVED RAW.(SUSHI,SASHIMI,ETC.)PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.MUST PROVIDE.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT AT KITCHEN AREAS.MUST CLEAN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
FOODHANDLER WITH NO FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−9 pts

Dec 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
Using grocery bags for food storage in freezer, instructed to use food grade bags.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jul 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 EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 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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