What is Los Cantaritos's health inspection score?

Los Cantaritos has a SafeDine safety score of 70 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Los Cantaritos last inspected?

Los Cantaritos was last inspected on April 24, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Los Cantaritos have?

Los Cantaritos has 38 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Los Cantaritos safe to eat at?

Los Cantaritos has a good safety record with a score of 70/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Los Cantaritos serve?

Los Cantaritos serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Los Cantaritos

Name: Los Cantaritos
Address: 13343 S BALTIMORE AVE, Chicago, 60633
Rating: 70

13343 S BALTIMORE AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 4/24/2026

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0Good

American•Chicago

Ranked #888 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Declining

7 inspections

Last: Apr 24, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

14%

Clean Rate

5.4

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

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

-21

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-8 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-18 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 79/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (70/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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 basic

Oct

Oct 2023

1 inspections

2 high priority

3 intermediate

12 basic

Nov 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

9 basic

Nov

May 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

Jun 2025

1 inspections

Jun

Dec 2025

1 inspections

5 basic

Apr 2026

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 intermediate

Apr

Inspection History

7 records on file

6 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Apr 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 High3 Med

4 total1 risk factor

70/100inspection score

−25 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLERisk Factor−10

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−5
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5

Base deductions−25 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Dec 25

Canvass InspectionPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED MINOR FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER STORAGE SHELVES, BEHIND THE REFRIGERATION UNITS, AND BEHIND AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER ALL REFRIGERATION, COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINKK AND ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.13 OBSERVED THE COVING DEATTACHED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE FEMALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS.

Base deductions−10 pts

Jun 25

Canvass InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Base deductions−2 pts

Nov 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med9 Basic

10 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG REAR DOOR ALONG LOWER LEFT SIDE MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

Basic (9)

−18 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
3-304.12 : MUST REMOVE BOWLS BEING STORED INSIDE OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REACH IN COOLER AND KNIFE FROM IN BETWEEN WALL ABOVE SMALL PREP COOLER AND STORE PROPERLY.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI0USE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-102.11 : OBSERVED PLASTIC BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE MUST ELIMINATE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.12 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARD ON TOPSIDE OF FRONT PREP COOLER.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE CARD BOARD FROM LOWER SHELF OF REAR PREP TABLE.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,STEAM TABLE,FRYER CABINETS,PREP COOLER,STOVE,INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-204.12 : OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.13 : MUST REMOVE TAPE FROM CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS, CHEMICAL CLOSET

Base deductions−23 pts

Oct 23

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High3 Med12 Basic

17 total

41/100inspection score

−59 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE OBSERVED AN UNUSED PREP COOLER STORED IN FRONT OF HAND SINK NOT ABLE TO ACCESS TO WASH HANDS WHILE FOOD IS BEING HANDLED.COOLER WAS REMOVED FROM IN FRONT OF SAID SINK DURING INSPECTION MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER PREP AREA WHERE (COFFEE,DRINKS,CHIPS & SALSA) ARE SERVED AND PREPPED.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER,SOAP & TOWELS.(PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER ASTERISK ON RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENU MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 20 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND AND ON SHELVING UNITS AND BOXES IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM,DINING AREA,FRONT & REAR PREP AREAS,FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISE SON OR AFTER 10/26/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG REAR DOOR ALONG LOWER LEFT SIDE MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

Basic (12)

−24 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GAURD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN BOARD MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON PREP TABLES.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
MUST REMOVE BOWLS BEING STORED INSIDE OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REACH IN COOLER AND KNIFE FROM IN BETWEEN WALL ABOVE SMALL PREP COOLER AND STORE PROPERLY.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
MUST INVERT MULTI0USE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED PLASTIC BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE MUST ELIMINATE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REMOVE CARD BOARD FROM LOWER SHELF OF REAR PREP TABLE.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARD ON TOPSIDE OF FRONT PREP COOLER.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,STEAM TABLE,FRYER CABINETS,PREP COOLER,STOVE,INTERIO OF ICE MACHINE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REMOVE TAPE FROM CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS, CHEMICAL CLOSET.

Base deductions−59 pts

Oct 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, DEBRIS AND SPILLS.

Base deductions−2 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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