What is Esencia Urban Kitchen's health inspection score?

Esencia Urban Kitchen has a SafeDine safety score of 83 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Esencia Urban Kitchen last inspected?

Esencia Urban Kitchen was last inspected on July 25, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Esencia Urban Kitchen have?

Esencia Urban Kitchen has 21 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Esencia Urban Kitchen safe to eat at?

Esencia Urban Kitchen has a good safety record with a score of 83/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Esencia Urban Kitchen serve?

Esencia Urban Kitchen serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Esencia Urban Kitchen

Name: Esencia Urban Kitchen
Address: 3351 N BROADWAY, Chicago, 60657
Rating: 83

3351 N BROADWAY, Chicago

Last inspected 8mo ago

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0Good

American•Lakeview

Ranked #380 of 979 in LakeviewBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Jul 25, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

4.2

Avg Violations

9 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

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

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

-17

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-5 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+14 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

3351 N BROADWAY, Chicago, IL 60657

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2023

1 inspections

2 high priority

5 basic

Aug

Sep 2023

1 inspections

2 basic

Aug 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Aug

Jul 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

8 basic

Inspection History

5 records on file

2 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Canvass

Jul 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
6-202.14 - OBSERVED THE BATHROOM IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA TO BE WITHOUT A SELF CLOSING DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING BATHROOM DOOR AT THE BASEMENT BATHROOM.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jul 25

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High7 Basic

8 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH A CHEMICAL CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM AT TIME OF INSPECTION IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MACHINE WAS NOT IN USE YET FOR THE DAY AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE TO MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SANITIZING SOLUTION CONCENTRAION. DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONCENTRATION OF AT LEAST 50 PPM AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-025. MANAGER UNABLE TO TURN MACHINE FULLY ON AND GET IT TO FUNCTION PROPERLY BY END OF INSPECTION.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE SMALL WOODEN SHELF BELOW THE MICROWAVE IN THE MAIN PREP AREA TO BE MADE OF UNFINISHED WOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA NEAR THE COFFEE MAKER TO BE SPRAYING EXCESSIVELY FROM SPOUT WHEN IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED THE BATHROOM IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA TO BE WITHOUT A SELF CLOSING DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING BATHROOM DOOR AT THE BASEMENT BATHROOM.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED VARIOUS PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON THE VARIOUS SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS IN BOXES AND ON SHELVES WITH OTHER EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE AN AREA FOR ALL PERSONAL ITEM STORAGE, AND ENSURE ALL PERSONAL ITEMS ARE IN SAID AREA.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED THE OVERHEAD EXHAUST TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD UP IN THE MAIN COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OVERHEAD EXHAUST FILTERS FREE OF EXCESSIVE DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED ONLY ONE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE 4 EMPLOYEES IN THE KITCHEN AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING, AND ALL NEW EMPLOYEES COMPLETE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 08/05/2024, REPORT #2598567: #58) FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE HAS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MUST UPDATE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−24 pts

Aug 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High2 Basic

3 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING LIGHT BULBS COVER ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED ONE FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

Base deductions−14 pts

Sep 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 OBSERVED FRP WALL PANEL LOOSE FROM WALL AND PEELING PAINT BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REATTACH WALL PANEL TO WALL AND REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-304.11 THERE IS NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE BASEMENT WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−4 pts

Aug 23

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High5 Basic

7 total

70/100inspection score

−30 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT MAINTAINED, 0 PPM CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE MUST SANITIZE BETWEEN 50 PPM AND 100 PPM CHLORINE. MUST TEMPORARILY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN BASEMENT WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FRP WALL PANEL LOOSE FROM WALL AND PEELING PAINT BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REATTACH WALL PANEL TO WALL AND REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
BASEMENT FLOOR OFFICE AREA CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
NO CEILING MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN BASEMENT WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2553818 DATED ON 04/01/22 NOT CORRECTED-#40-NOTED EMPLOYEES AT THE PREP AREA PREPARING FOOD WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS OR PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS OR PROTECTION AT ALL TIMES, #58 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.

Base deductions−30 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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