What is Musashi Japanese Restaurant's health inspection score?

Musashi Japanese Restaurant has a SafeDine safety score of 89 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Musashi Japanese Restaurant last inspected?

Musashi Japanese Restaurant was last inspected on June 4, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Musashi Japanese Restaurant have?

Musashi Japanese Restaurant has 11 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Musashi Japanese Restaurant safe to eat at?

Yes, Musashi Japanese Restaurant has an excellent safety record with a score of 89/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Musashi Japanese Restaurant

Name: Musashi Japanese Restaurant
Address: 6248 N CALIFORNIA AVE, Chicago, 60659
Rating: 89

6248 N CALIFORNIA AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 11mo ago

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0Excellent

Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in Chicago

Stable

4 inspections

Last: Jun 4, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

25%

Clean Rate

2.8

Avg Violations

12 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

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

-11

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+2 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

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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Violation Timeline

Jul 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 basic

Jul

Jul 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Feb 2025

1 inspections

Feb

Jun 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Inspection History

4 records on file

3 Canvass1 Non-Inspection

Jun 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON INSIDE KIMCHI STAND UP 2-DOOR PREP COOLER AROUND COOLER FAN. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF KIMCHI COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−4 pts

Feb 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
REAR EXIT DOOR WITH GAP OF 1/4 TO 1/2" AT BOTTOM AND TOP OF SAID DOOR INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO MINIMIZE PEST AND INSECT ENTRY

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP NOT EASILY CLEANABLE.INSTRUCED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT PATERIAL
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
REPAIR FAUCET NECK AT THREE COMPARTMENT .HEAVILY LEAKING.ALSO PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET AT SAID SINK
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN EXCESS DEBRIS BEHIND AND AROUND GREASE TRAP IN THE KITCKEN.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

Base deductions−13 pts

Jul 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High3 Basic

4 total1 risk factor

79/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP KIT.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.MUST PROVIDE.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS. MUST STORE INVERTED.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND INTERIOR OF COOLERS.MUST CLEAN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.

Base deductions−16 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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