What is J & C/el Senor Sombrero, Inc.'s health inspection score?

J & C/el Senor Sombrero, Inc. has a SafeDine safety score of 88 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was J & C/el Senor Sombrero, Inc. last inspected?

J & C/el Senor Sombrero, Inc. was last inspected on February 2, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does J & C/el Senor Sombrero, Inc. have?

J & C/el Senor Sombrero, Inc. has 24 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is J & C/el Senor Sombrero, Inc. safe to eat at?

Yes, J & C/el Senor Sombrero, Inc. has an excellent safety record with a score of 88/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does J & C/el Senor Sombrero, Inc. serve?

J & C/el Senor Sombrero, Inc. serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

J & C/el Senor Sombrero, Inc.

Name: J & C/el Senor Sombrero, Inc.
Address: 5220 S PULASKI RD, Chicago, 60632
Rating: 88

5220 S PULASKI RD, Chicago

Last Inspected: 2/2/2026

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0Excellent

American•Chicago

Ranked #560 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 22% of american restaurants

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6 inspections

Last: Feb 2, 2026

high 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 control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-12

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-6 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-11 pts

Latest

100% weight

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

Oct 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

7 basic

Oct

Aug 2023

2 inspections

3 intermediate

4 basic

Aug 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

Aug

May 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Feb 2026

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

2 basic

Feb

Inspection History

6 records on file

5 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Feb 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med2 Basic

4 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED COLD TCS FOOD(PORK) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50.4F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $63 WEIGHING 20LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN PREP AREA ACROSS FROM FRYER AND FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA ACROSS FROM FRYER AND FLAT TOP GRILL AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ONE EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.

Base deductions−19 pts

May 25

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
BOWLS SUBMERGED IN DRY STORAGE AND BEING USED AS DISPENSING UTENSILS. INSTD TO USE PROPER DISPENSING UTENSILS WITH HANDLE AND STORE HANDLE ABOVE FOOD
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
MISSING PROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−4 pts

Aug 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RUST ON BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES IN FRONT AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN RUST FREE SURFACE.

Base deductions−2 pts

Aug 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12 MISSING LABELS ON DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-204.12: MISSING BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SAME.

Base deductions−7 pts

Aug 23

Canvass InspectionFail

2 Med3 Basic

5 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MISSING LABELS ON DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OVER 40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERD ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND ON STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Basic (3)

−6 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
MISSING PROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
MISSING BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SAME.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR MULTIPLE EMPLOYEES. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE

Base deductions−16 pts

Oct 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High2 Med7 Basic

10 total

66/100inspection score

−34 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK AND IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM, MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

20PROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE−5
COOKED BEEF IN PREP COOLER AT 101.2F. BEEF PREPARED AT 9AM AND WAS TEMPED AT 12:20PM. MUST COOL FROM 135F TO 70F WITHIN 2 HOURS AND TO 41F OR BELOW IN AN ADDITIONAL 4 HOURS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
FOUND COOKED TCS FOOD HELD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE: EMPANADAS 47.1F IN COOLER. MUST HOLD COLD FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
FOUND LADLE STORED IN CONTAINER OF FOOD IN COOLER, AND ICE SCOOP STORED IN ICE MACHINE WHERE ENTIRE SCOOP IN TOUCHING ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST STORE UTENSILS PROPERLY, MAINTAIN.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
MUST INVERT POTS AND PANS DURING STORAGE, MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
FOUND MINOR DEBRIS ACCUMULATED INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
FOUND LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM, MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF REPAIR: BROKEN TILES UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOOSE WALL BASE BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BROKEN HANDLE ON ICE SCOOPER MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL OF THE ABOVE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
FOUND MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST OBTAIN TRAINING AND MANINTAIN CERTIFICATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−34 pts

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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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