What is Jinsei Motto's health inspection score?

Jinsei Motto has a SafeDine safety score of 92 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Jinsei Motto last inspected?

Jinsei Motto was last inspected on February 19, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Jinsei Motto have?

Jinsei Motto has 7 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Jinsei Motto safe to eat at?

Yes, Jinsei Motto has an excellent safety record with a score of 92/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Jinsei Motto

Name: Jinsei Motto
Address: 2456 N CALIFORNIA AVE, Chicago, 60647
Rating: 92

2456 N CALIFORNIA AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 2/19/2026

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0Excellent

Logan Square

Ranked #137 of 729 in Logan Square

Stable

3 inspections

Last: Feb 19, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

2.3

Avg Violations

2 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-8

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+5 pts

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

2456 N CALIFORNIA AVE, Chicago, IL 60647

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2025

1 inspections

Aug

Feb 2026

2 inspections

1 high priority

6 basic

Inspection History

3 records on file

1 License Re-Inspection2 License

Feb 26

License Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

Base deductions−2 pts

Feb 26

License InspectionFail

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 SINK IN PREP AREA IN BASMENT WHERE ICE MACHINE AND PREP TABLE ARE LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSINK ATTACHED TO CITYS PLUMBING, HOT COLD RUNNING WATER AND FULLY SUPPLIED (SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL) FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED MAKI AND SUSHI PREP AREA NOT PROTECTED FROM CONSUMERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE PROTECTIVE BARRIER FOR FOOD PREP IN SAID AREA. BARRIER MUST BE PROPERLY INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED TO PROTECT FOOD FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LOCATED IN BASEMENT TOILET ROOM WITHOUT COVERING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED WALL COVING IN REAR PREP IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SEALED/FINISHED CEMENT WALLS IN BASMENT DINING AREA AS WELL AS RAW WOOD SURFACES THROUGHOUT 1ST FLOOR BAR AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

Base deductions−20 pts

Aug 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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