What is Asada's health inspection score?

Asada has a SafeDine safety score of 86 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Asada last inspected?

Asada was last inspected on December 16, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Asada have?

Asada has 18 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Asada safe to eat at?

Yes, Asada has an excellent safety record with a score of 86/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Asada

Name: Asada
Address: 180 N WELLS ST, Chicago, 60606
Rating: 86

180 N WELLS ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 12/16/2025

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0Excellent

West Loop

Ranked #336 of 1000 in West Loop

Declining

6 inspections

Last: Dec 16, 2025

high confidence

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Inspections

17%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-14

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-9 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

180 N WELLS ST, Chicago, IL 60606

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Sep

Oct 2022

1 inspections

Jul 2023

2 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Jul

Aug 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

Dec 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Dec

Inspection History

6 records on file

4 Canvass1 Recent Inspection1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Dec 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

1 High2 Basic

3 total1 risk factor

81/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−14 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Aug 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
Using Card board boxes to store nacho chips, Instructed to use proper utensils.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jul 23

Recent Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES WHERE SEASONINGS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLASH IN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED 2 THREE-DOOR UNUSED COOLERS AND 1-DOOR UNUSED REACH-IN COOLER LOCATED THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Base deductions−6 pts

Jul 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER STORED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/ DISH AREA TO BE IMPROPER: CHICKEN 55.8F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 20 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $60.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLASH IN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES WHERE SEASONINGS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED 2 THREE-DOOR UNUSED COOLERS AND 1-DOOR UNUSED REACH-IN COOLER LOCATED THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Base deductions−11 pts

Oct 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 22

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

21PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
FOUND RICE AT 120F LOCATED IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. MUST PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135F AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. 5 LBS OF RICE DISCARDED AT $50 PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZER BASIN FILLED WITH WATER. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNABLE TO DRAIN AT TIME OF INSPECTION. FACILITY UNABLE TO ADEQUATELY, WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE DISHES. SEWAGE SHALL BE CONVEYED TO THE POINT OF DISPOSAL THROUGH AN APPROVED SANITARY SEWAGE SYSTEM AND CONNECTIONS THAT ARE CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, AND OPERATED ACCORDING TO LAW.PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
FOUND NO COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE AT UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED GARBAGE RECTAPLE FOR ANY TOILET ROOM WOMEN UTILIZE.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
FOUND LITTER ON GROUND (OUTDOORS) UNDER AND BEHIND OPERATOR'S GARBAGE RECEPTACLE AT DESIGNATED REFUSE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REFUSE AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND UNUSED COOLERS, PREP TABLES AND EQUIPMENT ONSITE IN FRONT PREP AND REAR HALLWAY NEXT TO TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CLUTTER, OR ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
FOUND HOOD FILTERS FILLED WITH GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

Base deductions−17 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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