What is Sazon Cubano 2.0's health inspection score?

Sazon Cubano 2.0 has a SafeDine safety score of 87 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Sazon Cubano 2.0 last inspected?

Sazon Cubano 2.0 was last inspected on February 23, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Sazon Cubano 2.0 have?

Sazon Cubano 2.0 has 25 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Sazon Cubano 2.0 safe to eat at?

Yes, Sazon Cubano 2.0 has an excellent safety record with a score of 87/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Sazon Cubano 2.0 serve?

Sazon Cubano 2.0 serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Sazon Cubano 2.0

Name: Sazon Cubano 2.0
Address: 2252 N WESTERN AVE, Chicago, 60647
Rating: 87

2252 N WESTERN AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 2/23/2026

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0Excellent

American•Logan Square

Ranked #232 of 735 in Logan SquareBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

8 inspections

Last: Feb 23, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

3.1

Avg Violations

3 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-15

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-2 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-8 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+7 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 85/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (87/100) 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

Jan 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

2 basic

Jan

Jan 2024

2 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Nov 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

Nov

Apr 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Jan 2026

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

4 basic

Jan

Feb 2026

2 inspections

8 basic

Inspection History

8 records on file

3 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Canvass2 Complaint

Feb 26

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ALL HEAVY COOLING UNITS LOCATED IN 1ST FLOOR PREP IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FOOD RESIDUE FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLING UNITS
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15 OBSERVED HANDSINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH LEAK FROM PIPE UNDERNEATH SINK BASIN AND ON TO PREP FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-501.14 OBSERVED VENTILATION HOODS LOCATED IN 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP, AND DUST DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 NOTED ONE OUT OF FOUR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDERS WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAID TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFICATE HOLDERS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

Base deductions−8 pts

Feb 26

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ALL HEAVY COOLING UNITS LOCATED IN 1ST FLOOR PREP IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FOOD RESIDUE FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLING UNITS.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15 OBSERVED HANDSINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH LEAK FROM PIPE UNDERNEATH SINK BASIN AND ON TO PREP FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-501.14 OBSERVED VENTILATION HOODS LOCATED IN 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP, AND DUST DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 NOTED ONE OUT OF FOUR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDERS WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAID TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFICATE HOLDERS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

Base deductions−8 pts

Jan 26

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High2 Med4 Basic

7 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN BASMENT PREP INOPERABLE, NOT MEETING SANITIZING REQUIREMENTS INTRUCTED TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. NOTED EQUIPMENT NOT IN USE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SET UP WITH REQUIRED SANITIZING STRENGTH. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
OBSERVED SHRIMP IMPROPERLY THAWING ON PREP TABLE ON 1ST FLOOR. NOTED TEMP OF SAID FOOD BELOW 41F AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO THAW UNDER REFRIGERATION OR UNDER CONTINUOUS RUNNING WATER.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 35 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS ON TOP OF CHEST FREEZER IN BASMENT PREP AREA AS WELL AS ALONGSIDE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND TABLE WHERE EQUIPMENT IS STORED. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ALL HEAVY COOLING UNITS LOCATED IN 1ST FLOOR PREP IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FOOD RESIDUE FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLING UNITS.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED HANDSINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH LEAK FROM PIPE UNDERNEATH SINK BASIN AND ON TO PREP FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED VENTILATION HOODS LOCATED IN 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP, AND DUST DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NOTED ONE OUT OF FOUR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDERS WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAID TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFICATE HOLDERS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

Base deductions−28 pts

Apr 25

Complaint InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
FOUND EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS AT LOWER LEVEL NOT CLEAN AND ROTTEN RESTROOM DOOR BOTTOM AT LOWER LEVEL. MUST CLEAN/ REPAIR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND WALL WITH LARGE HOLE BELOW DISHMACHINE.MUST COVER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Base deductions−4 pts

Nov 24

Complaint InspectionPass

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELS.(FLOUR, SUGAR,ETC.)MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−5 pts

Jan 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jan 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
FOUND NO REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS INSIDE MENU FOR FOOD BEING SOLD UNDERCOOKED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005.MUST PROVIDE.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.

Base deductions−7 pts

Jan 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High1 Med2 Basic

4 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED AT BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-DOOR 1ST FLOOR PREP COOLER DOOR GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE BASEMENT PREP TABLE. MUST REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES.

Base deductions−19 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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