What is Ryota's health inspection score?

Ryota has a SafeDine safety score of 90 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Ryota last inspected?

Ryota was last inspected on April 14, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Ryota have?

Ryota has 12 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Ryota safe to eat at?

Yes, Ryota has an excellent safety record with a score of 90/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Ryota serve?

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

Official Health Record

Ryota

Name: Ryota
Address: 1131 W MADISON ST, Chicago, 60607
Rating: 90

1131 W MADISON ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 4/14/2026

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0Excellent

American•West Loop

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

Stable

6 inspections

Last: Apr 14, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

17%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-11

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-6 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+4 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 89/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (90/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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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1131 W MADISON ST, Chicago, IL 60607

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2025

2 inspections

1 basic

Apr

Aug 2025

1 inspections

1 basic

Oct 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

4 basic

Oct

Nov 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Apr 2026

1 inspections

2 intermediate

Apr

Inspection History

6 records on file

2 Canvass1 Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection1 Suspected Food Poisoning2 License

Apr 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

2 Med

2 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−5
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−5

Base deductions−10 pts

Nov 25

Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.11 SEAL THE WALL AND CORNER NEXT TO THE HOT WATER HEATER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALLS BENEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE.

Base deductions−4 pts

Oct 25

Suspected Food Poisoning InspectionFail

1 High1 Med4 Basic

6 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BAR AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROX. 40 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS AT THE BAR, FOOD PREP AREA AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA OF THE RESTAURANT. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE PREP TABLE IN THE BASEMENT AND CONTAINERS OF SOY SAUCE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
SEAL THE WALL AND CORNER NEXT TO THE HOT WATER HEATER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALLS BENEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Base deductions−23 pts

Aug 25

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Base deductions−2 pts

Apr 25

License InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED BROKEN BACKFLOW AT MOPSINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Apr 25

License InspectionCleanNot Ready

No violations

100/100inspection score

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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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