What is EL Pueblo's health inspection score?

EL Pueblo has a SafeDine safety score of 92 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 Pueblo last inspected?

EL Pueblo was last inspected on July 9, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does EL Pueblo have?

EL Pueblo has 34 total violations across 9 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is EL Pueblo safe to eat at?

Yes, EL Pueblo has an excellent safety record with a score of 92/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does EL Pueblo serve?

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

Official Health Record

EL Pueblo

Name: EL Pueblo
Address: 2212 W DEVON AVE, Chicago, 60659
Rating: 92

2212 W DEVON AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 10mo ago

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0Excellent

American•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

9 inspections

Last: Jul 9, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

3.8

Avg Violations

11 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

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-12

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+6 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 88/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (92/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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

May 2022

2 inspections

2 high priority

9 basic

May

Jul 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Aug 2023

1 inspections

3 basic

Aug

Apr 2024

2 inspections

8 basic

Oct 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

5 basic

Oct

Mar 2025

1 inspections

1 basic

Jul 2025

1 inspections

1 basic

Jul

Inspection History

9 records on file

2 Complaint4 Canvass3 Canvass Re-Inspection

Jul 25

Complaint InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
FOUND BOTH PREP AREA COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS TORN/RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS IN PREP AREA.

Base deductions−2 pts

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS AND COOLERS DOOR HINDGES. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Oct 24

Complaint InspectionPass

1 High5 Basic

6 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
BEGINING OF MINERAL SUSTANCE AT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT

Basic (5)

−10 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH BEARD AND WITHOUT A BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BEARD RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
PLASTIC MULTI USE UTENSILS AT FRONT SERVING AREA MUST BE PROPERLY STORED:INVERT, TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

Base deductions−20 pts

Apr 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
DUE TO LOOSE FAUCET, WATER IS LEAKING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-2-2023, REPORT# 2579421 (#58)2-102.13: SANITATION MANAGERS AT PREMISES WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−4 pts

Apr 24

Canvass InspectionFail

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE FREEZERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
DUE TO LOOSE FAUCET ,WATER IS LEAKING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MAINTENANCE TOOLS MUST BE REMPVED FROM KITCHEN SHELVES,RELOCATE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS BY REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM SAID AREA.MUST ORGANIZE AND KEEP ACCESSIBLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,ALSO EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE GREASE TRAP AND ALSO AT MOP SINK AREA AT HALLWAY BY THE WASHROOMS.MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-2-2023,REPORT# 2579421 #51)5-204.12: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES INSTALLED AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE WHERE THEY CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED. #58)2-102.13: SANITATION MANAGERS AT PREMISES WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

Base deductions−12 pts

Aug 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES INSTALLED AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE WHERE THEY CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
SANITATION MANAGERS AT PREMISES WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−6 pts

Jul 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
FOUND NO REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS INSIDE MENU FOR FOOD BEING SOLD UNDERCOOKED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.MUST PROVIDE.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES INSTALLED AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE WHERE THEY CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
SANITATION MANAGERS AT PREMISES WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−11 pts

May 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS TO STORE FOOD ITEMS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOILED INTERIOR OF TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE WATER LINE TO THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE THAT CAN BE SERVICED AND EASILY LOCATED.

Base deductions−6 pts

May 22

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High6 Basic

8 total2 risk factors

58/100inspection score

−32 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED. PREMISES SERVES TCS FOODS: CHICKEN TACOS, STEAK TACOS,NACHOS WITH MEAT ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN, POST CERTIFICATE VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS TO STORE FOOD ITEMS.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR THE CHLORINE SANITIZER ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE CHLORINE CHEMICAL STRIPS. CITATION ISSUED.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOILED INTERIOR OF TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE WATER LINE TO THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE THAT CAN BE SERVICED AND EASILY LOCATED.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 02/03/2021 INSPECTION, REPORT #2484483 NOT CORRECTED: #58-OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−32 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

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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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