What is LA Bruquena Restaurant & Lounge's health inspection score?

LA Bruquena Restaurant & Lounge has a SafeDine safety score of 86 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was LA Bruquena Restaurant & Lounge last inspected?

LA Bruquena Restaurant & Lounge was last inspected on January 12, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does LA Bruquena Restaurant & Lounge have?

LA Bruquena Restaurant & Lounge has 28 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is LA Bruquena Restaurant & Lounge safe to eat at?

Yes, LA Bruquena Restaurant & Lounge has an excellent safety record with a score of 86/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

LA Bruquena Restaurant & Lounge

Name: LA Bruquena Restaurant & Lounge
Address: 2726 W DIVISION ST, Chicago, 60622
Rating: 86

2726 W DIVISION ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 1/12/2026

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0Excellent

Wicker Park

Ranked #136 of 579 in Wicker Park

Improving

6 inspections

Last: Jan 12, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

4.7

Avg Violations

3 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility conditionHigh Priority

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-14

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+24 pts

100

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

2726 W DIVISION ST, Chicago, IL 60622

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Violation Timeline

Jan 2023

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

4 basic

Jan

May 2024

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

2 basic

Jun 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

3 intermediate

13 basic

Jun

Jan 2026

1 inspections

Inspection History

6 records on file

1 Non-Inspection2 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Canvass

Jan 26

Non-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF REAR DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP TABLES,REACH IN COOLER AND FREEZER,WALK IN COOLER-SHELVING UNITS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & STAINED CEILING TILE OVER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES,FLOOR MATS IN REAR DISH WASHING/PREP AREAS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS AND KEEP DRY.

Base deductions−13 pts

Jun 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High2 Med9 Basic

12 total1 risk factor

57/100inspection score

−38 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER DISH STORAGE SHELVES AND MOP SINK, UNDER CHEMICAL /PAPER, FURNACE ROOM, AND BETWEEN CLUTTER.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/20/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF REAR DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

Basic (9)

−18 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH RACKS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE MUST ELIMINATE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER AND PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS AND PLACE ON ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP TABLES,REACH IN COOLER AND FREEZER,WALK IN COOLER-SHELVING UNITS.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED SEVERAL BOXES AND TRASH ON GROUND OUTSIDE OF REAR DOOR MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & STAINED CEILING TILE OVER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES,FLOOR MATS IN REAR DISH WASHING/PREP AREAS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER IN REAR FURNANCE ROOM AND CHEMICAL/PAPER GOODS STORAGE AREAS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS AND KEEP DRY.

Base deductions−38 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

May 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med2 Basic

4 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER WITH AN INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 45 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COOLERS HAVE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F. MANAGER CALLED TECHNICIAN. THE TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE TO REPAIR THE COOLER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOODS STORED AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46-50 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD FOODS ARE STORED AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED: 8 POUNDS OF CHICKEN, 10 POUNDS OF PORK, 10 POUNDS OF BEEF AND 2 POUNDS COOKED BEANS ($200) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED CLOGGED TOILET IN 2ND FLOOR MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. REPORT #2569697, DATED JANUARY 13, 2023, INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO #47 REPAIR THE LOCK ON THE STALL IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. OBSERVED LOCK ON MEN'S TOILET ROOM DOOR BROKEN OFF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−19 pts

Jan 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High1 Med4 Basic

7 total2 risk factors

57/100inspection score

−33 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES, INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF BEANS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED LOCK ON STALL IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM DOES NOT WORK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED 2 FOOD EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−33 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 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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