What is Iboru EL Pulpo Loco's health inspection score?

Iboru EL Pulpo Loco has a SafeDine safety score of 63 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Iboru EL Pulpo Loco last inspected?

Iboru EL Pulpo Loco was last inspected on February 24, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Iboru EL Pulpo Loco have?

Iboru EL Pulpo Loco has 23 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Iboru EL Pulpo Loco safe to eat at?

Iboru EL Pulpo Loco has a safety score of 63/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Iboru EL Pulpo Loco serve?

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

Official Health Record

Iboru EL Pulpo Loco

Name: Iboru EL Pulpo Loco
Address: 6619 N CLARK ST, Chicago, 60626
Rating: 63

6619 N CLARK ST, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 2/24/2025

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0Fair

American•Rogers Park

Ranked #154 of 202 in Rogers ParkBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Declining

5 inspections

Last: Feb 24, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

4.6

Avg Violations

14 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-37

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-13 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-8 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-17 pts

Latest

100% weight

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.

Location

6619 N CLARK ST, Chicago, IL 60626

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2022

2 inspections

1 high priority

10 basic

Aug

Apr 2023

1 inspections

Mar 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Mar

Feb 2025

1 inspections

2 high priority

5 basic

Inspection History

5 records on file

4 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Feb 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

2 High5 Basic

7 total

70/100inspection score

−30 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IS REQUIRED IN ALL HANDWASHING SINK,INCLUDED THE WASHROOMS
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
BEGINING OF MINERAL BUILD-UP AT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR AND ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED COOK 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
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS IN PREP AREA. ALSO MISSING/BROKEN HANDLES AT REACH-IN COOLERS AND REACH-IN FREEZERS IN BASEMENT. REPAIR/REPLACE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE CABINET OF DEEP FRYER,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE FOR THE NEW CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

Base deductions−30 pts

Mar 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
LABEL DRY FOOD INGREDIENT IN CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME:FLOUR,SUGAR ETC

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
DEBRIS UNDER COOLERS AND AROUND GREASE TRAP UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, IN PREP AREA
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES IS REQUIRED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

Base deductions−13 pts

Apr 23

Canvass InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-204.12-- MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE BASEMENT HOSE ATTACHED TO THE WALL WATER NOZZLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
: 6-101.11-- NOTED A HOLE IN THE WEST WALL OF THE KITCHEN AND OPENINGS IN THE BASEMENT HALLWAY CEILING SURROUNDING NEWLY INSTALLED VENTILATION PIPING. MUST SEAL ALL.

Base deductions−4 pts

Aug 22

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High8 Basic

9 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
FOUND NO HAND SINK AT BAR AREA/JUICE AND BEVERAGE PREPARATION AREA (FRONT OF PREMISES). MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030C CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
SOILED WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
NOTED AN ICE SCOOP WITH A HANDLE INSIDE THE ICE OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER OR HANDLE INVERTED IN ICE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
EXTERIOR OF THE COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-----PEELING PLASTIC ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT FREEZER MUST BE REMOVED.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE BASEMENT HOSE ATTACHED TO THE WALL WATER NOZZLE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
EXTREMELY LOW HOT AND COLD WATER PRESSURE IN THE LADIES' WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR TO PROVIDE GREATER WATER FLOW.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS BEHIND THE BASEMENT FREEZERS WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED A HOLE IN THE WEST WALL OF THE KITCHEN AND OPENINGS IN THE BASEMENT HALLWAY CEILING SURROUNDING NEWLY INSTALLED VENTILATION PIPING. MUST SEAL ALL.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
NOTED EMPLOYEES PERSONAL HANDBAGS BEING STORED IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. MUST PROVIDE DESIGNATED EMPLOYEE STORAGE AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT ITEMS.

Base deductions−26 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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