What is Izalco Restaurant's health inspection score?

Izalco Restaurant has a SafeDine safety score of 94 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Izalco Restaurant last inspected?

Izalco Restaurant was last inspected on October 16, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Izalco Restaurant have?

Izalco Restaurant has 18 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Izalco Restaurant safe to eat at?

Yes, Izalco Restaurant has an excellent safety record with a score of 94/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Izalco Restaurant serve?

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

Official Health Record

Izalco Restaurant

Name: Izalco Restaurant
Address: 4377 W 26TH ST, Chicago, 60623
Rating: 94

4377 W 26TH ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 10/16/2025

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0Excellent

American•Chicago

Ranked #998 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Oct 16, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

3.6

Avg Violations

6 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-6

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+4 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

4377 W 26TH ST, Chicago, IL 60623

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

2 basic

Oct

Oct 2023

1 inspections

5 high priority

1 basic

Nov 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 basic

Nov

Dec 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

Oct 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Oct

Inspection History

5 records on file

4 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Oct 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH THE FRONT 3 COMP SINK AND THE REAR HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Base deductions−4 pts

Dec 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−2 pts

Nov 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High3 Basic

4 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HAND IN PREP AREA NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLERS OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR THE HAND SINK DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM THE 2ND SINK BASIN, WATER BACKS UP INTO THE 1ST AND 3RD SINK BASINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BEFORE RE-INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED TRASH DEBRIS OUTSIDE ON GROUND NEAR TRASH RECEPTABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−16 pts

Oct 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

5 High1 Basic

6 total2 risk factors

38/100inspection score

−52 pts

High Priority (5)

−50 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
PIC IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, RICE, ETC) NOR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED (ALL CERTIFICATES EXPIRED). INSTD TO HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH ORIGINAL VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
BOTH HANDWASH SINKS NOT ACCESSIBLE, BLENDER AND EQUIPMENT IN BASINS OF SINK. INSTD TO MAINTAIN BASINS CLEAR AND USE FOR HANDWASHING ONLY. BLENDER AND EQUIPMENT REMOVED DURING INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NO HANDWASH CLEANSER AT FRONT HANDWASH SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. SOAP WAS PROVIDED BY END OF INSPECTION. SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C). PRIORITY FOUNDATION
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT REAR HANDWASH SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED AT SINK DURING INSPECTION. SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Basic (1)

−2 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
CUPS AND BOWLS BEING USED AS DISPENSING UTENSILS AND SUBMERGED IN FOOD. INSTD TO USE PROPER DISPENSING UTENSILS (EX, WITH HANDLES) AND STORE PROPERLY WITH HANDLE ABOVE FOOD.

Base deductions−52 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Oct 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High2 Med2 Basic

5 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT FRONT HANDSINK IN FRONT COUNTER/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

28TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED−5
OBSERVED PERSONAL CARE ITEMS STORED ON SHELVING WITH FOOD ITEMS (PEROXIDE, TYLENOL). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE PERSONAL CARE ITEMS AND STORE AWAY FROM FOOD ITEMS AT ALL TIMES.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS IDENTIFYING COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LABELS DISPLAYING COMMON NAME OF BULK FOOD ITEMS.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CRACKED AND MISSING TILES IN WHITE BACKSPLASH BEHIND THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR/REPLACE ALL MISSING AND BROKEN TILES TO MAKE WALL SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−24 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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