What is LA Quebrada #3, Inc.'s health inspection score?

LA Quebrada #3, Inc. has a SafeDine safety score of 80 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was LA Quebrada #3, Inc. last inspected?

LA Quebrada #3, Inc. was last inspected on August 7, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does LA Quebrada #3, Inc. have?

LA Quebrada #3, Inc. has 32 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is LA Quebrada #3, Inc. safe to eat at?

LA Quebrada #3, Inc. has a good safety record with a score of 80/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

LA Quebrada #3, Inc.

Name: LA Quebrada #3, Inc.
Address: 5100-5102 S CALIFORNIA AVE, Chicago, 60632
Rating: 80

5100-5102 S CALIFORNIA AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 8mo ago

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0Good

Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in Chicago

Stable

6 inspections

Last: Aug 7, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

17%

Clean Rate

5.3

Avg Violations

8 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-20

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-7 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-3 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.

Location

5100-5102 S CALIFORNIA AVE, Chicago, IL 60632

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2022

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

14 basic

Jul

Aug 2023

2 inspections

4 basic

Sep 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 basic

Sep

Oct 2024

1 inspections

3 basic

Aug 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

1 basic

Aug

Inspection History

6 records on file

3 Canvass2 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Complaint

Aug 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 High1 Med1 Basic

3 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT RESIDUE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
MISSING THERMOMETERS IN PREP COOLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
USING PLASTIC WRAP FOR STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO USE PROPER STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−17 pts

Oct 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-602.13 OBSERVED COLD HOLD UNIT ON COOK LINE WITH FOOD GRIME IN GASKETS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN BINS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA NEAR THE OFFICE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN THEM.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-501.14 OBSERVED VENT IN CEILING NEAR DISH MACHINE TO HAVE EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF DUST, OBSERVED VENT IN BASEMENT RESTROOM TO HAVE BUILD UP OF DUST. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−6 pts

Sep 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High3 Basic

4 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED LOW-TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN'S DISH AREA NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. THE SANITIZING RESIDUAL CONCENTRATION WAS OBSERVED AT 0PPM AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR TO MEET SANITIZING REQUIREMENTS OF 50-100PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED. (MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME BY CDPH).

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED COLD HOLD UNIT ON COOK LINE WITH FOOD GRIME IN GASKETS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN BINS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA NEAR THE OFFICE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN THEM.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED VENT IN CEILING NEAR DISH MACHINE TO HAVE EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF DUST, OBSERVED VENT IN BASEMENT RESTROOM TO HAVE BUILD UP OF DUST. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−16 pts

Aug 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 23

Canvass InspectionFail

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON CEILING IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, DUST BUILDUP ON VENTILATION FAN IN BASEMENT WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2561324 ON 7-27-22:10-OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WSINKS IN IST FL PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.37-MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.39-MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.51-MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT BASEMENT 3-COMP SINK. OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING AND NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

Base deductions−8 pts

Jul 22

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High2 Med14 Basic

18 total1 risk factor

37/100inspection score

−58 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN 1ST FL. PREP AREAS .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF FRONT DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

Basic (14)

−28 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
MUST REMOVED PREPACKAGED FOODS FROM UNDERNEATH WASTE PIPES IN BASEMENT STORAGE/LOCKER ROOM TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM CAN OPENER BLADE,GRILL & STEAM TABLE,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,DISH RACKS.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT BASEMENT 3- COMP SINK.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING AND NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS IN 1ST FL.& BSMT PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.STAFF TOILET ROOM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT 1ST FL. PREP AREA AND LOCKER ROOM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN LOCKER ROOM.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD OF 1ST FL. COOKING EQUIPMENT.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD IN BASEMENT.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMNET PREP AREA.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED SOME EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST UPDATE AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST UPDATE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−58 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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