What is Twisted Cantina's health inspection score?

Twisted Cantina has a SafeDine safety score of 79 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Twisted Cantina last inspected?

Twisted Cantina was last inspected on December 10, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Twisted Cantina have?

Twisted Cantina has 12 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Twisted Cantina safe to eat at?

Twisted Cantina has a good safety record with a score of 79/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Twisted Cantina

Name: Twisted Cantina
Address: 1640 S BLUE ISLAND AVE, Chicago, 60608
Rating: 79

1640 S BLUE ISLAND AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 12/10/2025

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0Good

Pilsen

Ranked #213 of 405 in Pilsen

Stable

8 inspections

Last: Dec 10, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

50%

Clean Rate

1.5

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation 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

-21

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

0 pts

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.

Location

1640 S BLUE ISLAND AVE, Chicago, IL 60608

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2022

2 inspections

1 intermediate

Oct

Aug 2023

1 inspections

Oct 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

Oct

Jun 2024

1 inspections

Jul 2024

1 inspections

3 high priority

1 intermediate

2 basic

Jul

Nov 2025

1 inspections

Dec 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

1 basic

Dec

Inspection History

8 records on file

3 Canvass4 Non-Inspection1 Complaint

Dec 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med1 Basic

3 total1 risk factor

78/100inspection score

−17 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIME WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED THE FRONT AND REAR EXIT DOORS WITH 1/4" GAPS AT THE BOTTOM OF DOORS. MUST PROVIDE WEATHER STRIPS TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO THE FLOOR WALL BASE IN THE BAR AREA. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.

Base deductions−17 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Nov 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 24

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 High1 Med2 Basic

6 total2 risk factors

51/100inspection score

−39 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT AN ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST OBTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE, AND SAID CERTIFICATE SHALL BE POSTED FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT AN ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST OBTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE, AND SAID CERTIFICATE SHALL BE POSTED FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A MINOR BLACKISH SUBSTANCE ON THE SIDES OF THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15 OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR IN VARIOUS AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15 OBSERVED THE HOT WATER KNOB STRIPPED AND NOT ABLE TO TURN ON PROPERLY AT ONE OF TWO BAR AREA HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−39 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Jun 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med

2 total1 risk factor

80/100inspection score

−15 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED, SERVED AND STORED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
FOUND A 1/2 GAP UNDER FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE CLOSED TIGHT FITTING DOORS.

Base deductions−15 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Aug 23

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15 OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND FRONT ENTRANCE OUTER DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING OR RODENT PROOFED WITH A MORE THAN ONE INCH GAP UNDER THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND ABOUT A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM, AROUND AND ON THE TOP OF THE OUTER ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE BOTH OR ONE OF THE SAID FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.

Base deductions−5 pts

Oct 22

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

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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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