What is Ardor's health inspection score?

Ardor has a SafeDine safety score of 46 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Ardor last inspected?

Ardor was last inspected on December 23, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Ardor have?

Ardor has 18 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Ardor safe to eat at?

Ardor has a safety score of 46/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Ardor

Name: Ardor
Address: 4624-4632 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago, 60625
Rating: 46

4624-4632 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 12/23/2025

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0Poor

Lincoln Square

Ranked #337 of 447 in Lincoln Square

Improving

2 inspections

Last: Dec 23, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-54

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-15 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-7 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+81 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% 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

4624-4632 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago, IL 60625

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Inspection History

2 records on file

1 License Re-Inspection1 License

Dec 25

License Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass 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
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Base deductions−10 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Dec 25

License InspectionFail

7 High1 Med9 Basic

17 total3 risk factors

0/100inspection score

−93 pts

High Priority (7)

−70 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
MUST REMOVE HAND WASHING SOAP DISPENSER FROM THE BAR ONE COMPARTMENT DUMP SINK.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
UNABLE TO OPERATE THE CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO DEMONSTRATE THE WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE CYCLES OF THE MACHINE AND MUST PROPERLY DISPENSE CHLORINE SANITIZER. PRIORITY VIOLATION.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
MISSING DOOR GASKETS ON THE TWO DOOR COOLER IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AND COOLER TURNED OFF. MUST REPAIR TO MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES OR SERVICE REPORT AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW. MUST PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION AND HAVE A LICENSED PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Basic (9)

−18 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE MAIN KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS TO SECURE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE THROUGHOUT. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
NO QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR THE QUATERNARY SANITIZER BEING USED AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR THE GREASE TRAP AND METAL PREP TABLES. ANY RUST ON THE METAL SURFACES MUST BE REMOVED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----BROKEN DOOR HANDLE ON THE MAIN KITCHEN BOX FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
NOTED PEELING PLASTIC ON THE INTERIOR METAL SURFACES OF THE BAR ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
NO OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES OR SERVICE CONTRACT AVAILABLE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN IN THE BASEMENT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING AND ALL NEEDED ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
62COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE−2
MUST POST "NO SMOKING" SIGNAGE AT THE ENTRANCE/EXITS OF ESTABLISHMENT.

Base deductions−93 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 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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