What is LA Iguanita Restaurant, Inc.'s health inspection score?

LA Iguanita Restaurant, Inc. has a SafeDine safety score of 73 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was LA Iguanita Restaurant, Inc. last inspected?

LA Iguanita Restaurant, Inc. was last inspected on August 5, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does LA Iguanita Restaurant, Inc. have?

LA Iguanita Restaurant, Inc. has 29 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is LA Iguanita Restaurant, Inc. safe to eat at?

LA Iguanita Restaurant, Inc. has a good safety record with a score of 73/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does LA Iguanita Restaurant, Inc. serve?

LA Iguanita Restaurant, Inc. serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

LA Iguanita Restaurant, Inc.

Name: LA Iguanita Restaurant, Inc.
Address: 3733 S KEDZIE AVE, Chicago, 60632
Rating: 73

3733 S KEDZIE AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 8mo ago

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American•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Declining

5 inspections

Last: Aug 5, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

5.8

Avg Violations

8 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-27

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-18 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 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

3733 S KEDZIE AVE, Chicago, IL 60632

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2022

1 inspections

3 high priority

2 intermediate

6 basic

Nov

Jun 2023

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

2 basic

Jun 2024

2 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Jun

Aug 2025

1 inspections

3 high priority

2 basic

Inspection History

5 records on file

4 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Aug 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

3 High2 Basic

5 total

66/100inspection score

−34 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
HANDWASH SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE, EQUIPMENT IN BASIN OF SINK. INSTD TO HAVE BASIN CLEAR AND ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING AT ALL TIMES. EQUIPMENT REMOVED DURING INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NO HANDWASH CLEANSER AT HANDWASH SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT HANDWASH SINK AT ALL TIMES. SOAP PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION ISSUED. 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASH SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT HANDWASH SINK AT ALL TIMES. PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION ISSUED. 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO INSTALL BACKFLOW ON ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
ICE MACHINE IMPROPERLY DRAINING INTO BUCKET. INSTD TO HAVE PROPERLY DRAINING INTO FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−34 pts

Jun 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF GASKETS OF SLIDING DOOR COOLERS IN THE REAR PREP AND FRONT PREP AREA COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND RESIDUE ON WALLS AND FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR WINDOW. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MISSING WALL OUTLET COVERS AND GAPS AROUND THE WINDOWSILL IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND SEAL AREAS FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST HARBORAGE AND ENTRY.

Base deductions−6 pts

Jun 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE ANTS IN THE REAR PREP AREA CRAWLING ALONG THE WALL. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL INSECT ACTIVITY, INFORM PEST CONTROL OF THE NEED FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE, AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF GASKETS OF SLIDING DOOR COOLERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MISSING WALL OUTLET COVERS AND GAPS AROUND THE WINDOWSILL IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND SEAL AREAS FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST HARBORAGE AND ENTRY.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND RESIDUE ON WALLS AND FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR WINDOW. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−11 pts

Jun 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High2 Med2 Basic

6 total2 risk factors

56/100inspection score

−34 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS EGGS, CHICKEN, STEAK, ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED LARGE TIGHTLY COVERED CONTAINERS OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPEATURES IN THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR: BEANS 48.5F, RICE 50.2 F, AND CHORIZO 50.5F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 20 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $50.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (SUGAR). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2567437 ON 10/22/22 WAS NOT CORRECTED: #58-NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERITIFIED MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−34 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Nov 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 High2 Med6 Basic

11 total1 risk factor

43/100inspection score

−52 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGN AT REAR HANDWASHING SINK, MAINTAIN.
15FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED−10
FOUND BASKETS OF TORTILLA CHIPS STACKED ON TOP OF EACH OTHER. INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE OR COVER, MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, MAINTAIN.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
FOUND APPROXIMATELY 1/4"-1/2" GAP ON BOTTOM OF REAR AND FRONT EXTERIOR DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING, MAINTAIN.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
FOUND DOOR GASKET OF RC COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUCT TAPE AND REPAIR PROPERLY/REPLACE, MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX RESTROOM, MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND CARDBOARD ON FLOOR OF REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN FOR EASE OF CLEANING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST HANG SOILED MOPS TO DRY, MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
FOUND NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 6/2/21 REPORT 2510615 NOT CORRECTED. NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERITIFIED MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED. MUST CORRECT THE ABOVE VIOLATION.

Base deductions−52 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 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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