What is Restaurant EL Asador II's health inspection score?

Restaurant EL Asador II has a SafeDine safety score of 94 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Restaurant EL Asador II last inspected?

Restaurant EL Asador II was last inspected on November 5, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Restaurant EL Asador II have?

Restaurant EL Asador II has 15 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Restaurant EL Asador II safe to eat at?

Yes, Restaurant EL Asador II has an excellent safety record with a score of 94/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Restaurant EL Asador II serve?

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

Official Health Record

Restaurant EL Asador II

Name: Restaurant EL Asador II
Address: 4117 W 47TH ST, Chicago, 60632
Rating: 94

4117 W 47TH ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 11/5/2025

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0Excellent

American•Chicago

Ranked #994 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

4 inspections

Last: Nov 5, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

25%

Clean Rate

3.8

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violationHigh Priority

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

-6

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-4 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+15 pts

100

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

4117 W 47TH ST, Chicago, IL 60632

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Aug

Aug 2024

2 inspections

3 high priority

1 intermediate

4 basic

Nov 2025

1 inspections

Nov

Inspection History

4 records on file

3 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Nov 25

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
O4-601.11(C) BSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD RESIDUE ON THE COOLER'S INTERIOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA 2-DOOR COLD-HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Aug 24

Canvass InspectionFail

3 High1 Med3 Basic

7 total

59/100inspection score

−41 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED A BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR OF AN ICE MACHINE IN CONTACT WITH ICE(ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCARD ICE AND CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN THE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
29COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP−10
OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS; FACILITY IN (ROP) REDUCE OXYGEN PACKAGING OF BEEF, CHICKEN, AND PORK IN PREP KITCHEN AREA WITH NO DATE MARKING OR PRODUCTION DATES. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF REQUIREMENTS AND FACILITY MUST MEET AND MAINTAIN. TAGGED UNIT AND FOOD PRODUCTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. (CITATION UNDER #32)
32VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS−10
NOTED A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE ON SITE AND ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER VACUUM PACKAGED WITH NO PROOF OF HACCP OR VARIANCE PER HEALTH CODE REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT DISCONTINUE THE VACUUM PACKAGING PROCESS UNTIL A VARIANCE AND HACCP ARE APPROVED BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT. FOOD ITEMS THAT WERE VACUUM PACKAGED, TAGGED, AND HELD FOR INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 13 LIVE ANTS AND 5 LIVE ROACHES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: FRONT PREP AREA BEHIND COOLER NEXT TO HANDSINK, REAR PREP AREA TWO-DOOR COOLER INTERIOR.OBSERVED 10 LIVE FLIES THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. PERSON TO ABATE PEST ACTIVITY AND INFORM PEST CONTROL OF NEED FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD RESIDUE ON THE COOLER'S INTERIOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA 2-DOOR COLD-HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED HANDSINKS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA TO BE SLOW DRAINING AND LEAVING FROM THE BOTTOM GASKET. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
OBSERVED WASTEWATER BACKUP FROM FLOOR DRAIN AT HANDSINK IN FOOD PREP AREA WHEN SINK IS IN USE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR THE DRAIN TO ELIMINATE BACKUP. (THE FOOD PREP AREA VOLUNTARILY CLOSED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION UNTIL RE-INSPECTION IS PERFORMED; ALTERNATE HAND AVAILABLE). PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−41 pts

Aug 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED SUGAR AND BEANS CONTAINER NOT LABELED ON THE SHELF IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOOD ITEM.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE PREP TABLES IN THE MAIN AND REAR PREP AREA OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP WIPE CLOTHS IN PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RUSTED SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FACILITY USING CRATES TO STORE PEPPERS IN THE PRODUCE PREP AREA AND IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CRATES WITH CONTAINERS THAT ARE FOOD GRADE, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE, AND REPAINT OR REPLACE SHEVLING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP IN EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE COOK LINE, AND A LIGHT PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES AND WALL BASES IN THE DISHWASHING AREA, AND A MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE DISHWASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS BETWEEN SHELVING AND ON THE FLOORS IN THE REAR WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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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