What is D Fruta LA Vida Llc's health inspection score?

D Fruta LA Vida Llc has a SafeDine safety score of 61 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was D Fruta LA Vida Llc last inspected?

D Fruta LA Vida Llc was last inspected on June 26, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does D Fruta LA Vida Llc have?

D Fruta LA Vida Llc has 29 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is D Fruta LA Vida Llc safe to eat at?

D Fruta LA Vida Llc has a safety score of 61/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does D Fruta LA Vida Llc serve?

D Fruta LA Vida Llc serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

D Fruta LA Vida Llc

Name: D Fruta LA Vida Llc
Address: 3739 W FULLERTON AVE, Chicago, 60647
Rating: 61

3739 W FULLERTON AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 9mo ago

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0Fair

American•Logan Square

Ranked #556 of 729 in Logan SquareBetter than 17% of american restaurants

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5 inspections

Last: Jun 26, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

5.8

Avg Violations

10 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-39

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-9 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-6 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-13 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-21 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

3739 W FULLERTON AVE, Chicago, IL 60647

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2022

1 inspections

3 high priority

2 intermediate

4 basic

Aug

Sep 2022

1 inspections

1 basic

Sep 2023

1 inspections

4 basic

Sep

May 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Jun 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

9 basic

Jun

Inspection History

5 records on file

4 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Jun 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 High2 Med9 Basic

12 total

62/100inspection score

−38 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED IN REAR PREP THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
NOTED ELECTRIC FLY TRAP HANGING ABOVE SANITIZED EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLE IN FRONT PREP BEHIND COUNTER. ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE: Insect control devices shall be installed so that the devices are not located over a FOOD preparation area. MUST RELOCATE EXISTING FLY TRAP DEVICES IN DIRECT VIOLATION OF THIS RULE.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

Basic (9)

−18 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED BROKEN ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED IN ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SCOOPER & ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED 3 COMP SINK IN REAR PREP MIDDLE BASIN PIPE LEAKING AND WRAPPED IN PLASTIC. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR NEAR CONVEYOR BELT IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MISSING. DAMAGED, AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE HALL LEADING TO REAR EXIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED IN REAR PREP AT 3 COMP SINK WATER DAMAGED WALL BREAKING AND PAINTY PEELING ALSO NOTED WALL BASE FALLING OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED WATER IN THE HANDSINK IN REAR PREP DISH AREA SLOWLY DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ISSUE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−38 pts

May 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High2 Basic

3 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK AT FRONT SERVING AREAS.MUST PROVIDE

Basic (2)

−4 pts

50HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE−2
FOUND NO HOT WATER AT PREMISES, WATER HEATER BROKEN AND IN PROCESS OF BEING REPLACED. CURRENTLY WATER AT 67.5F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030C.HOT WATER TANK INSTALLED DURING INSPECTION.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND AND UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN.

Base deductions−14 pts

Sep 23

Canvass InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
REPAIR THE WALL AROUND THE ELECTRICAL PANELS AND THE CEILING NEXT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED NO WORKING VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM CLOSEST TO THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE VENTILATION FAN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED GREASE AND DEBRIS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Base deductions−8 pts

Sep 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE CEILING OF THE MIDDLE FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLASHES.

Base deductions−2 pts

Aug 22

Canvass InspectionFail

3 High2 Med4 Basic

9 total1 risk factor

47/100inspection score

−48 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS (ICE CREAM, SANDWICHES, ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT THE FRONT PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO THE CASH REGISTER AND AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WHERE THE GRILL AND DEEP FRYERS ARE LOCATED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT THE FRONT PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO THE CASH REGISTER AND AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WHERE THE GRILL AND DEEP FRYERS ARE LOCATED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). SEE VIOLATION #10 ABOVE FOR CITATION.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 14 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS OF THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER AND MICROWAVE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
REPAIR AND REPAINT THE WATER STAINED CEILING DRYWALL IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREAS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

Base deductions−48 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 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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