What is Zaragoza Restaurant's health inspection score?

Zaragoza Restaurant has a SafeDine safety score of 98 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Zaragoza Restaurant last inspected?

Zaragoza Restaurant was last inspected on December 29, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Zaragoza Restaurant have?

Zaragoza Restaurant has 14 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Zaragoza Restaurant safe to eat at?

Yes, Zaragoza Restaurant has an excellent safety record with a score of 98/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Zaragoza Restaurant

Name: Zaragoza Restaurant
Address: 4852 S PULASKI RD, Chicago, 60632
Rating: 98

4852 S PULASKI RD, Chicago

Last Inspected: 12/29/2025

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0Excellent

Chicago

Ranked #160 of 1000 in Chicago

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Dec 29, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

60%

Clean Rate

2.8

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-2

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+7 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

100

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.

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2023

2 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Apr

Apr 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

6 basic

Nov 2025

1 inspections

Nov

Dec 2025

1 inspections

Inspection History

5 records on file

2 Non-Inspection2 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Dec 25

Non-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High6 Basic

7 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AND MAINTENANCE.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TORN AND LOOSE GASKET ON 1-DOOR COOLER UNIT IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED LINER ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN THE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF RESIDUE AND SPILLAGE IN SINGLE-DOOR COOLERS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLOORING IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA TO HAVE VOIDS AND BE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND ITEMS STORED IN THE BASEMENT ON THE FLOOR AND NEAR THE REAR EXTERIOR DOOR(SODA).INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

Base deductions−22 pts

Apr 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

28TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED−5
EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS (COATS, PURSES, ETC) IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTD TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
MULTI USE EATING UTENSILS (FORKS, KNIVES, ETC) NOT INVERTED. INSTD TO STORE INVERTED.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
ALUMINUM FOIL ON BOTTOM OF BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE/STORAGE SHELVES. INSTD TO REMOVE FOIL SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
MULTIPLE LARGE POTS ON SITE UNABLE TO IMMERSE IN BASINS OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. INSTD TO INSTALL LARGER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO ACCOMMODATE IMMERSION OF SUCH POTS OR REMOVE POTS FROM PREMISES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
SEE 60
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 8/9/21 REPORT 2523801 NOT CORRECTED. 47 4-101.19: **C** Nonfood-Contact Surfaces RUSTY SURFACES ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN 58 2-102.13: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). MISSING VERIFICATION OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Base deductions−17 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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