What is LA Torta Chilanga #2's health inspection score?

LA Torta Chilanga #2 has a SafeDine safety score of 86 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 Torta Chilanga #2 last inspected?

LA Torta Chilanga #2 was last inspected on October 30, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does LA Torta Chilanga #2 have?

LA Torta Chilanga #2 has 53 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is LA Torta Chilanga #2 safe to eat at?

Yes, LA Torta Chilanga #2 has an excellent safety record with a score of 86/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does LA Torta Chilanga #2 serve?

LA Torta Chilanga #2 serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

LA Torta Chilanga #2

Name: LA Torta Chilanga #2
Address: 5407 S KEDZIE AVE, Chicago, 60632
Rating: 86

5407 S KEDZIE AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 10/30/2025

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0Excellent

American•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 22% of american restaurants

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8 inspections

Last: Oct 30, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

13%

Clean Rate

6.6

Avg Violations

7 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature control

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

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-17

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-8 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-8 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 83/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (86/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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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5407 S KEDZIE AVE, Chicago, IL 60632

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2022

2 inspections

5 intermediate

17 basic

Oct

Sep 2023

3 inspections

6 intermediate

15 basic

Oct 2023

1 inspections

Oct

Oct 2024

1 inspections

4 basic

Oct 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Oct

Inspection History

8 records on file

4 Canvass4 Canvass Re-Inspection

Oct 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN COOLERS AND HOT HOLDING UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE LIDS/COVERS.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE FOOD ITEM CONTAINER(S). INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED/COVERED IMPROPERLY WITH ALUMINUM FOIL IN THE COOLERS, PREP AREA, FRONTLINE AREA AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AND STORE/COVER WITH FOOD GRADE COVERS/LIDS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE/GRIME ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE POSTED.

Base deductions−15 pts

Oct 24

Canvass InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON COLD HOLD UNITS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR GASKETS ON ALL COLD HOLD UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF FOOD RESIDUE ON INTERIOR OF COLD HOLD UNITS AND DOORS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS IN HOOD SYSTEM IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

Base deductions−8 pts

Oct 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-501.111 OVER 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES STILL IN PREP AREA AND IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE UPDATED PEST CONTROL SERVICE DATED TODAY OR AFTER TODAYS DATE. 7-38-020(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Basic (2)

−4 pts

54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
5-501.116: EXTERIOR OF OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE/DUST/DEBRIS. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION

Base deductions−9 pts

Sep 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

2 Med6 Basic

8 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
4-204.112(B): MISSING THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLER. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-501.111 LIVE SMALL FLIES STILL REMAIN ON WALL AND CEILINGS IN PREP AREA AND IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE UPDATED PEST CONTROL SERVICE DATED TODAY OR AFTER TODAYS DATE. 7-38-020(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Basic (6)

−12 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C): INTERIOR CABINET OF FRYERS, MICROWAVE, ALL SHELVING, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING LEGS/WHEELS AND ALL ATTACHED PIPING, CAN OPENER, AND EXTERIOR OF DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. NOTE: PREMISES HAS USED SILVER SPRAY PAINT TO PAINT OVER GREASE AND DEBRIS ON FRYERS AND EQUIPMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DEBRIS AND SPRAY PAINT AND USE PROPER FOOD GRADE SUPPLIES TO REPAIR SURFACES.
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
5-402.13 UNABLE TO VERIFY IF SEWAGE ISSUE REPAIRED, ALL FLOOR DRAINS HAVE BEEN SEALED (2 DRAINS FULLY CEMENTED. 1 DRAIN WITH AIR CONDITIONER DRAIN LINE WITH GARDEN HOSE EXTENSION COMPLETELY WITH CEMENT AROUND, OTHER 2 DRAINS CAPPED) . PIPE MISSING FROM BASEMENT UTILITY SINK CAUSING WASTE WATER TO ACCUMULATE ON FLOOR. INSTD TO HAVE LICENSE PLUMBER REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE AS REQUIRED BY LAW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
5-501.116: EXTERIOR OF OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE/DUST/DEBRIS. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 FLOOR IN BASEMENT NOT DRY, WASTE WATER FROM UTILITY SINK ACCUMULATING ON FLOOR. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13: MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION

Base deductions−22 pts

Sep 23

Canvass InspectionFail

3 Med7 Basic

10 total

71/100inspection score

−29 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
MISSING THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLER. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED, OBSERVED SIDE WINDOW WITH LARGE GAPS AROUND AIR CONDITIONER, OPEN TO AIR. INSTD TO HAVE OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED AND TIGHT FITTING.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OVER 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALL AND CEILINGS IN PREP AREA AND IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE UPDATED PEST CONTROL SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Basic (7)

−14 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
RUST AND ALUMUNUM FOIL NOTED ON SHELVES UNDER COOKING LINE. INSTD TO REMOVE FOIL, RUST AND REPAIR SURFACES SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INTERIOR CABINET OF FRYERS, MICROWAVE, ALL SHELVING, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING LEGS/WHEELS AND ALL ATTACHED PIPING, CAN OPENER, AND EXTERIOR OF DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
OBSERVED RAW BLACK/BROWN SEWAGE WITH HUMAN FECES/EXCREMENTS, TOILET PAPER, AND OTHER WASTE BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN AND ACCUMULATING ON LARGE AREA OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT. FOUL SEWAGE ODOR NOTED THROUGH OUT PREMISES. INSTD TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE, REMOVE SEWAGE AND ODOR, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. INSTD TO MAINTAIN FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
EXTERIOR OF OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE/DUST/DEBRIS. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOOR THROUGH OUT PREMISES, UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPEMNT, ALONG WALLBASE AND ENTIRE FLOOR IN BASEMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION

Base deductions−29 pts

Oct 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Med8 Basic

10 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL BULK CONTAINERS (SALT) AND MAINTAIN.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
FOUND APPROXIMATELY 1/2" GAP ON BOTTOM AND MIDDLE OF REAR EXTERIOR DOUBLE DOORS. MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
FOUND SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLE. MUST STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE, MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
FOUND TORN GASKET INSIDE DOOR OF 3-DOOR COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
FOUND ACCUMULATED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE DEEP FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
FOUND LEAK AT PIPE UNDER PREP HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
FOUND NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR AND SHELVING OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND MULTIPLE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND STANDING WATER ON FLOOR OF BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP DRY.

Base deductions−26 pts

Oct 22

Canvass InspectionFail

3 Med9 Basic

12 total

67/100inspection score

−33 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
FOUND NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU FOR UNDERCOOKED BURGERS. MUST PROVIDE DISCLOSURE ON MENU FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL BULK CONTAINERS (SALT) AND MAINTAIN.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
FOUND APPROXIMATELY 1/2" GAP ON BOTTOM AND MIDDLE OF REAR EXTERIOR DOUBLE DOORS. MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Basic (9)

−18 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
FOUND SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLE. MUST STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE, MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
FOUND TORN GASKET INSIDE DOOR OF 3-DOOR COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
FOUND ACCUMULATED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE DEEP FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
FOUND LEAK AT PIPE UNDER PREP HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
FOUND NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR AND SHELVING OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND STANDING WATER ON FLOOR OF BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP DRY.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND MULTIPLE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 6/23/21, REPORT #2521826: #57: EMPLOYEES MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE MUST CORRECT THE ABOVE VIOLATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−33 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

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