What is LA Vina Del Mar's health inspection score?

LA Vina Del Mar has a SafeDine safety score of 87 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was LA Vina Del Mar last inspected?

LA Vina Del Mar was last inspected on August 14, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does LA Vina Del Mar have?

LA Vina Del Mar has 14 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is LA Vina Del Mar safe to eat at?

Yes, LA Vina Del Mar has an excellent safety record with a score of 87/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

LA Vina Del Mar

Name: LA Vina Del Mar
Address: 5900 W 63RD ST, Chicago, 60638
Rating: 87

5900 W 63RD ST, Chicago

Last inspected 7mo ago

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0Excellent

Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in Chicago

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Aug 14, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

2.8

Avg Violations

8 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-13

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 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

+15 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

5900 W 63RD ST, Chicago, IL 60638

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2022

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

2 basic

Jul

Apr 2023

1 inspections

3 high priority

1 intermediate

2 basic

Apr 2024

1 inspections

2 basic

Apr

Aug 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Inspection History

5 records on file

4 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Aug 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED DURING STORAGE. INSTD TO INVERT (HANDLE UP) DURING STORAGE AND MAINTAIN
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−4 pts

Apr 24

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF RUST ON METAL SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN/PAINT.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
NEW HIRE FOOD EMPLOYEE ON SITE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DIRECT FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEE TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

Base deductions−4 pts

Apr 23

Canvass 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
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD (RICE 159.6F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CRATES USED AS SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Base deductions−39 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Jul 22

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: ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE EXPIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jul 22

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med1 Basic

3 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH CALCIUM BUILD UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
MISSING DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE ON THE MENU WHICH FOODS (EX, EGGS, STEAK, CEVICHE, OYSTERS) ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED/COOKED TO ORDER WITH AN ASTERISK NEXT TO THOSE SPECIFIC ITEMS; AND THEN BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOTNOTE THAT STATES THESE ITEMS ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER, OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN (OR MAY CONTAIN) RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS AND ALSO WITH THE FOLLOWING: A REMINDER STATEMENT SUCH AS "Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions" PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

Basic (1)

−2 pts

58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE EXPIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN.

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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