What is Hiromi's Oriental Restaurant's health inspection score?

Hiromi's Oriental Restaurant has a SafeDine safety score of 91 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Hiromi's Oriental Restaurant last inspected?

Hiromi's Oriental Restaurant was last inspected on May 20, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Hiromi's Oriental Restaurant have?

Hiromi's Oriental Restaurant has 11 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Hiromi's Oriental Restaurant safe to eat at?

Yes, Hiromi's Oriental Restaurant has an excellent safety record with a score of 91/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Hiromi's Oriental Restaurant

Name: Hiromi's Oriental Restaurant
Address: 3609 W LAWRENCE AVE, Chicago, 60625
Rating: 91

3609 W LAWRENCE AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 10mo ago

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0Excellent

Lincoln Square

Ranked #83 of 447 in Lincoln Square

Stable

8 inspections

Last: May 20, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

63%

Clean Rate

1.4

Avg Violations

11 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-9

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-3 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

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

3609 W LAWRENCE AVE, Chicago, IL 60625

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2023

1 inspections

Jul

Aug 2023

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

1 basic

Apr 2024

2 inspections

2 intermediate

4 basic

Apr

May 2024

1 inspections

May 2025

2 inspections

2 basic

May

Inspection History

8 records on file

3 Canvass3 Non-Inspection2 Canvass Re-Inspection

May 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DRYING RACK AND THE PREP/DISH HAND WASHING SINK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
NOTED INOPERABLE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

Base deductions−4 pts

May 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 24

Canvass InspectionFail

2 Med4 Basic

6 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE ACCURATE,WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE SAID COOLER.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES AND BEHIND THE REFRIGERATION UNITS ALL STORED IN THE SAME REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS INSIDE OF THE STORAGE SHELFS BEHIND THE FRONT CASHIER/SERVICE COUNTER AREAS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT KITCHENWARE POTS/PANS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN STORAGE RACKS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE SIDES OF COOKING GRILL,STOVE,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES AND ROLLING UTILITY CART IN KITCHEN,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS,INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINETS,AND KITCHEN STORAGE RACKS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE KITCHEN 2-DOOR STAND-UP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE SAID COOLER.

Base deductions−18 pts

Apr 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med1 Basic

3 total1 risk factor

78/100inspection score

−17 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE IS POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED OVER 125 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING IN DRY STORAGE AREA AND IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED SEVERAL SURFACES IN KITCHEN WRAPPED WITH ALUMINUM FOIL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FOIL FROM ALL SURFACES TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Base deductions−17 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jul 23

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

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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