What is LA Cabana Grill's health inspection score?

LA Cabana Grill has a SafeDine safety score of 91 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was LA Cabana Grill last inspected?

LA Cabana Grill was last inspected on December 19, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does LA Cabana Grill have?

LA Cabana Grill has 17 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is LA Cabana Grill safe to eat at?

Yes, LA Cabana Grill has an excellent safety record with a score of 91/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

LA Cabana Grill

Name: LA Cabana Grill
Address: 4109 W NORTH AVE, Chicago, 60639
Rating: 91

4109 W NORTH AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 12/19/2025

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0Excellent

Chicago

Ranked #464 of 1000 in Chicago

Improving

4 inspections

Last: Dec 19, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

50%

Clean Rate

4.3

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-9

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+37 pts

100

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.

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4109 W NORTH AVE, Chicago, IL 60639

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2022

2 inspections

5 high priority

2 intermediate

6 basic

Jun

Jul 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Dec 2025

1 inspections

Dec

Inspection History

4 records on file

2 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Non-Inspection

Dec 25

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
NOTED A SMALL HOLE IN THE NORTH WALL INSIDE THE REAR STORAGE ROOM BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO SEAL/PEST PROOF AREA TO PREVENT PEST/RODENT ENTRY.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED WALLS MADE OF UNSEALED WOOD AND EXPOSED BRICK IN THE SIDE STORAGE ROOM WHERE BEER COOLERS AND FOOD STORAGE FREEZERS ARE LOCATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MAKE WALLS SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED STAINS AND PAINT PEELING OFF THE CEILING OVER THE SEATING AREA AND POOL TABLE. MUST RE-PAINT OR REFINISH AREAS WHERE CEILING IS DAMAGED.

Base deductions−11 pts

Jun 22

Canvass InspectionFail

5 High2 Med6 Basic

13 total3 risk factors

13/100inspection score

−72 pts

High Priority (5)

−50 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED OR ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A PERSON WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR COOKED, AND THAT FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT OR WRITTEN PROCEDURES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
MUST POST HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE PREP AREAS AND WASHROOMS HANDWASHING SINKS.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
FOUND EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF THE 1-DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN TO BE IMPROPER AT 50.0 F. FOUND NO TCS FOODS CURRENTLY BEING STORED. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
FOUND A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT DOOR. ALSO NOTED A SMALL HOLE IN THE NORTH WALL INSIDE THE REAR STORAGE ROOM BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO SEAL/PEST PROOF BOTH AREAS TO PREVENT PEST/RODENT ENTRY.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
FOUND AN INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK - NOTED NO RECENT INSPECTION RECEIPTS (AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR PER CODE) ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LAST PEST CONTROL RECEIPT ON SITE IS FROM 12/8/2016. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE WITH AT LEAST TWO INSPECTION RECEIPTS PER YEAR AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR WARE WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO OBTAIN A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF ANY SANITIZING SOLUTION BEING USED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
NOTED A MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE AND DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE THE 1-DOOR FREEZER LOCATED IN THE SIDE STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED WALLS MADE OF UNSEALED WOOD AND EXPOSED BRICK IN THE SIDE STORAGE ROOM WHERE BEER COOLERS AND FOOD STORAGE FREEZERS ARE LOCATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MAKE WALLS SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE BOILER ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN SAID AREA AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED STAINS AND PAINT PEELING OFF THE CEILING OVER THE SEATING AREA AND POOL TABLE. MUST RE-PAINT OR REFINISH AREAS WHERE CEILING IS DAMAGED.

Base deductions−72 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Jun 22

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

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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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