What is Las Mojarras Restaurant's health inspection score?

Las Mojarras Restaurant has a SafeDine safety score of 77 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Las Mojarras Restaurant last inspected?

Las Mojarras Restaurant was last inspected on February 26, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Las Mojarras Restaurant have?

Las Mojarras Restaurant has 50 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Las Mojarras Restaurant safe to eat at?

Las Mojarras Restaurant has a good safety record with a score of 77/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Las Mojarras Restaurant serve?

Las Mojarras Restaurant serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Las Mojarras Restaurant

Name: Las Mojarras Restaurant
Address: 3522 E 100TH ST, Chicago, 60617
Rating: 77

3522 E 100TH ST, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 2/26/2025

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0Good

American•Chicago

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

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Feb 26, 2025

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

14 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Facility conditionHigh Priority

Building maintenance or structural issues

13x

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-23

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 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

+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

3522 E 100TH ST, Chicago, IL 60617

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2023

3 inspections

2 high priority

8 intermediate

33 basic

Aug

Feb 2024

1 inspections

5 basic

Feb 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Feb

Inspection History

5 records on file

3 Canvass2 Canvass Re-Inspection

Feb 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−4 pts

Feb 24

Canvass InspectionPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED DISPOSABLE CUPS STORED ON FLOOR BEHIND SEATS IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET ON PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE AND UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PROPERLY HANG MOP HEADS TO DRY TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

Base deductions−10 pts

Aug 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Med11 Basic

13 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

Basic (11)

−22 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-307.11 : MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN 1- COMPARTMENT SINK & 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,NEXT TO MOPSINK LOCATED NEXT TO PREP TABLE
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
3-304.14 : MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AND NOT ON CUTTING BOARDS AND PREP TABLES.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
3-304.12 : MUST STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER AND NOT ON PREP TABLE SURFACES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
: 4-501.11 : MUST REPLACE 2- BROKE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-102.11 : OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE POP OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN DINING AREA
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.16 : OBSERVED CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA AND DINING AREA MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-202.12 :MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS REAR PREP AREA.

Base deductions−32 pts

Aug 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

2 Med12 Basic

14 total

66/100inspection score

−34 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

Basic (12)

−24 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-307.11 : MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN 1- COMPARTMENT SINK & 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,NEXT TO MOPSINK LOCATED NEXT TO PREP TABLE.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
3-304.14 : MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AND NOT ON CUTTING BOARDS AND PREP TABLES.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
3-304.12 : MUST STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER AND NOT ON PREP TABLE SURFACES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-102.11 : OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
: 4-501.11 : MUST REPLACE 2- BROKE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.16 : OBSERVED CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA AND DINING AREA MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE POP OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN DINING AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-202.12 :MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS REAR PREP AREA.
59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2579516 8/3/23 NOT CORRECTED #38- STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND CHEST FREEZER,ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE,ON FLOOR UNDER MOPSINK,ON LEDGE NEXT TO ICE MACHINE,IN BOX OF ONIONS.ALSO,3-5 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/11/23. 8-404.13(B:4) Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2544486 11/19/21 NOT CORRECTED #49- 4-602.13 : OBSERVED THE SIDES OF COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING HARBORING OF PEST AND INSECTS.#55- 6-201.11 : OBSERVED WALLS, FLOORS AND CEILINGS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST, FOOD SPLATTER AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT.#56- 4-202.18 : OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE UNDE

Base deductions−34 pts

Aug 23

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High4 Med10 Basic

16 total1 risk factor

35/100inspection score

−60 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
14REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION−10
OBSERVED NO LAST DATE USED OR SOLD WRITTEN ON 90-DAY SHELLFISH TAGS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED) (COS)

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

28TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED−5
OBSERVED (8)TOXIC POISON/RODENTICIDE RODENT PINK SOFT PACKS SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,UNDER REAR PREP TABLE,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNIT,IN CORNER NEAR TOILET,UNDER GRILL TABLE .POISON WAS REMOVED DURING INSPECTION.MUST HAVE STORED IN ENCLOSED CONTAINERS.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-015)(CITATION ISSUED)
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND CHEST FREEZER,ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE,ON FLOOR UNDER MOPSINK,ON FLOOR UNDER STEAM TABLE,INSIDE OF FRYER CABINET,ON FLOOR NEAR EXIT DOOR IN DINING AREA.ALSO,3-5 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/3/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

Basic (10)

−20 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN 1- COMPARTMENT SINK & 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,NEXT TO MOPSINK LOCATED NEXT TO PREP TABLE.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AND NOT ON CUTTING BOARDS AND PREP TABLES.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
MUST STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER AND NOT ON PREP TABLE SURFACES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REPLACE 2- BROKE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST ELEVATE POP OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN DINING AREA.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS REAR PREP AREA.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2544486 11/19/21 NOT CORRECTED #49- 4-602.13 : OBSERVED THE SIDES OF COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING HARBORING OF PEST AND INSECTS.#55- 6-201.11 : OBSERVED WALLS, FLOORS AND CEILINGS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST, FOOD SPLATTER AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT.#56- 4-202.18 : OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE UNDER THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#57- 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NEW FEMALE EMPLOYEE WITHOUT PROPER FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

Base deductions−60 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

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