What is Cremeria Santa Maria, Inc's health inspection score?

Cremeria Santa Maria, Inc has a SafeDine safety score of 91 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Cremeria Santa Maria, Inc last inspected?

Cremeria Santa Maria, Inc was last inspected on September 3, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Cremeria Santa Maria, Inc have?

Cremeria Santa Maria, Inc has 17 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Cremeria Santa Maria, Inc safe to eat at?

Yes, Cremeria Santa Maria, Inc has an excellent safety record with a score of 91/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Cremeria Santa Maria, Inc serve?

Cremeria Santa Maria, Inc serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Cremeria Santa Maria, Inc

Name: Cremeria Santa Maria, Inc
Address: 4100 S ASHLAND AVE, Chicago, 60609
Rating: 91

4100 S ASHLAND AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 7mo ago

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0Excellent

American•Chicago

Ranked #995 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

8 inspections

Last: Sep 3, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

38%

Clean Rate

2.1

Avg Violations

7 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-9

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 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

100

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

4100 S ASHLAND AVE, Chicago, IL 60609

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Jul

Nov 2023

1 inspections

2 basic

Aug 2024

1 inspections

Aug

Sep 2024

2 inspections

3 basic

Aug 2025

2 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Aug

Sep 2025

1 inspections

1 basic

Inspection History

8 records on file

1 Canvass Re-Inspection2 Canvass3 Non-Inspection2 Complaint

Sep 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
-501.114 OBSERVED CLOSET NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER WITH CLUTTER AND UNECESSARY ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS NOT IN USE AND ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Base deductions−2 pts

Aug 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED TWO LIVE MEDIUM SIZE COCKROACHES CRAWLING ALONG THE WALL NEAR POP DISPENSER AND COUNTERTOP IN FRONT PREP AREA. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 25 LARGE LIVE BLACK FLIES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AND SITTING AREA AS WELL AS 30 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES INSIDE CABINETS LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED WHITE CABINETSA LOCATED IN FRONT PREP ARE WITH A BUILDUP OF A STICKY SUBSTANCE AND SPILLAGE ON THE INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED BUILD UP, ORGANIZE
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA, NOTED BUILDUP ON SHELVING RACKS LOCATED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND BEVERAGE COOLER IN FRONT PREP .INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CLOSET NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER WITH CLUTTER AND UNECESSARY ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS NOT IN USE AND ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLOORS, WALLS, AND CEILINGS WITH BUILDUP OF FOOD SPLATTER AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−13 pts

Aug 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 24

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS NEXT TO THE COLD HOLD UNIT. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE ROOM WITH ICE MACHINES AND IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES AND DAMAGED WALL BEHIND THE ICE CREAM FREEZER.

Base deductions−6 pts

Sep 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 23

Complaint InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR LOCATED INSIDE THE CAFE; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE/INSTALL.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS INSIDE OF THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN CENTER AREA OF KITCHEN WHERE ICE MACHINES LOCATED; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE.

Base deductions−4 pts

Jul 22

Complaint InspectionPass

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED SOME OUTER DOORS IN THE REAR AREA AND A SIDE DOOR NEAR THE SNACK BAR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED; INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF ALL DOORS WHERE NEEDED.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM AREA OF DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES.
50HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE−2
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED THE THREE COMP SINK FAUCETS IN THE KITCHEN SQUIRTING OUT WATER WHEN TURNED ON FROM THE NECK OF THE FAUCET; MUST REPAIR. OBSERVED ONE HANDSINK IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM IN THE FRONT AREA OF THE FLEA MARKET DRAINING SLOWLY; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOME DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN THE REAR AREA OF THE KITCHEN BY THE ICE MACHINE INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FLOOR TILE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED ONE EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND ONE MANAGER WITHOUT THE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE MANAGERS OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.

Base deductions−15 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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