What is LA Torta Chilanga's health inspection score?

LA Torta Chilanga has a SafeDine safety score of 94 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 Torta Chilanga last inspected?

LA Torta Chilanga was last inspected on November 18, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does LA Torta Chilanga have?

LA Torta Chilanga has 47 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is LA Torta Chilanga safe to eat at?

Yes, LA Torta Chilanga has an excellent safety record with a score of 94/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

LA Torta Chilanga

Name: LA Torta Chilanga
Address: 2152 W CERMAK RD, Chicago, 60608
Rating: 94

2152 W CERMAK RD, Chicago

Last Inspected: 11/18/2025

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0Excellent

Pilsen

Ranked #55 of 405 in Pilsen

Stable

7 inspections

Last: Nov 18, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

14%

Clean Rate

6.7

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-6

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-2 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

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

2152 W CERMAK RD, Chicago, IL 60608

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2022

1 inspections

5 high priority

5 intermediate

9 basic

Nov

Dec 2022

1 inspections

3 intermediate

6 basic

Sep 2023

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

4 basic

Sep

Oct 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 basic

Oct 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Oct

Nov 2024

1 inspections

Nov 2025

1 inspections

4 basic

Nov

Inspection History

7 records on file

3 Canvass2 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint

Nov 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MOP NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT PREP/DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
CFM ON SITE DIES NOT HAVE THE FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−8 pts

Nov 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROX 25-30 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVING WITH THE RED STORAGE CONTAINERS, ON THE BLACK SHELVING AND AROUND THE DEEP FREEZERS. ALSO OBSERVED APPROX 30-40 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE BASMENT AREA ALONG THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND HAVE SERVICE SHEET PROVIDED AS PROOF OF SERVICE BY THE RETURN INSPECTION DATE OF NOVEMBER 6TH 2024. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE SHELVING OF THE REAR REACH IN TWO DOOR COOLING UNITS WITH A BUILD UP OF RUST AND STAINS ON THE LOWER BASE OF THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE ON THE HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED IN AREA.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT 2582282 DATED 9/25/2023 #47 4-501.11 OUT, C, 12/25/2023,OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON REAR TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. VIOLATION UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−11 pts

Oct 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 High3 Basic

4 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN JUICE BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON SLICER AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON REAR TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN JUICE BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−16 pts

Sep 23

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High1 Med4 Basic

7 total

67/100inspection score

−33 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN JUICE BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR SURFACES AND PARTS OF ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDAITON 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON RIGHT BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON SLICER AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON REAR TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN JUICE BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2568367 ON 12-12-22: 38-OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH A ONE INCH GAP IN BETWEEN THE TWO DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED. 51-UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE. 57-OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED FOR THE COOKS AND WAITRESS STAFF. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. 58-OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

Base deductions−33 pts

Dec 22

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

3 Med6 Basic

9 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND REACH IN FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15 OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH A ONE INCH GAP IN BETWEEN THE TWO DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILLS AND INSIDE OF THE FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE DEBRIS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED FOR THE COOKS AND WAITRESS STAFF. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−27 pts

Nov 22

Complaint InspectionFail

5 High5 Med9 Basic

19 total2 risk factors

0/100inspection score

−93 pts

High Priority (5)

−50 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES IN SITE TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
9NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED−10
3-301.11(B) OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS WITH THEIR BARE HANDS. OBSERVED TWO MALE FOOD HANDLERS TOUCHING READY TO EAT TORTA BREAD WITH THEIR BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD TORTA BREAD AND NEVER TOUCH READY TO EAT FOODS WITH BARE HANDS, FOOD HANDLERS MUST WASH THEIR HANDS AND PUT ON FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE GLOVES OR USE TONGS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
5-205.11 OBSERVED A BUCKET OF SOAP WATER STORED IN THE BASIN OF THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER STORE ANYTHING IN THE BASIN OF THE HAND WASHING SINK AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ACCESSIBLITY AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. EMPLOYEE REMOVED THE BUCKET DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
4-301.11 OBSERVED A 2 DOOR PREP COOLER, WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE, AT AN INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 48F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO NOT USE SAID PREP COOLER AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. SAID REFRIGERATION UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIOIRITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, ABOUT 3 LBS OF CHEESE AT 50F, ABOUT 5 LBS OF SLICED TOMATOES AT 48F, ABOUT 4 LBS OF MAYO AT 51F, ABOUT 6 LBS OF RAW BEEF AT 48F, AND ABOUT 3 LBS OF MILANESA AT 51F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND REACH IN FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE REAR BY THE ICE MACHINE, ABOUT 50 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN BETWEEN THE WALL AND 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED UNDER THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA'S 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED ABOUT 2 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT/INSECT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15 OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH A ONE INCH GAP IN BETWEEN THE TWO DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.

Basic (9)

−18 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED AS A FLOOR LINER. INSTRUCTED TO NOT REUSE CARDBOARD, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
46GLOVES USED PROPERLY−2
3-304.15(B-D) OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT KNOWLEDGE OF WHEN TO USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE GLOVES. INSTRUCTED TO TRAIN ALL FOOD HANDLERS ON PROPER GLOVE USE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILLS AND INSIDE OF THE FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE DEBRIS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED FOR THE COOKS AND WAITRESS STAFF. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC−2
8-304.11(A) OBSERVED THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS POST THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FOR PUBLIC VIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B).

Base deductions−93 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

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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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