What is EL Ideas's health inspection score?

EL Ideas 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 EL Ideas last inspected?

EL Ideas was last inspected on December 11, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does EL Ideas have?

EL Ideas has 9 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is EL Ideas safe to eat at?

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

What type of cuisine does EL Ideas serve?

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

Official Health Record

EL Ideas

Name: EL Ideas
Address: 2419 W 14TH ST, Chicago, 60608
Rating: 98

2419 W 14TH ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 12/11/2025

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0Excellent

American•Pilsen

Ranked #39 of 411 in PilsenBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

8 inspections

Last: Dec 11, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

50%

Clean Rate

1.1

Avg Violations

6 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

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

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-3 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

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.

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2419 W 14TH ST, Chicago, IL 60608

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2023

1 inspections

Jun

Dec 2023

2 inspections

1 high priority

4 basic

Dec 2024

2 inspections

2 basic

Dec

Oct 2025

1 inspections

Dec 2025

2 inspections

2 basic

Dec

Inspection History

8 records on file

3 Canvass4 Non-Inspection1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Dec 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER ALL HAVE RUST ON THEM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE RACKS TO MAINTAIN A RUST-FREE, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. -THE HAND WASHING SINK BY THE PAN/POT STORAGE RACKS NEEDS A SPLASH GUARD TO SEPARATE THE SINK FROM THE UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

Base deductions−4 pts

Dec 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 24

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
2-402.11 OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS AND WITHOUT BEARD GUARDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS AND WALLS WITH MINOR DEBRIS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Base deductions−4 pts

Dec 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 23

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 FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

Base deductions−2 pts

Dec 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High3 Basic

4 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
FOUND PANEL IN ICE MACHINE WIH A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF A UNKOWN PINK SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2456818 CONDUCTED ON 11/19/2020. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS WERE NOT CORRECTED: 6-501.13 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. 6-201.13 OBSERVED COVING IS MISSING ON THE WALL UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND COVING IN POOR REPAIR UNDER THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY .PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−16 pts

Jun 23

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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