What is Torteria San Lenchito Inc.'s health inspection score?

Torteria San Lenchito Inc. has a SafeDine safety score of 96 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Torteria San Lenchito Inc. last inspected?

Torteria San Lenchito Inc. was last inspected on March 3, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Torteria San Lenchito Inc. have?

Torteria San Lenchito Inc. has 11 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Torteria San Lenchito Inc. safe to eat at?

Yes, Torteria San Lenchito Inc. has an excellent safety record with a score of 96/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Torteria San Lenchito Inc. serve?

Torteria San Lenchito Inc. serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Torteria San Lenchito Inc.

Name: Torteria San Lenchito Inc.
Address: 4810 N DRAKE AVE, Chicago, 60625
Rating: 96

4810 N DRAKE AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 3/3/2026

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0Excellent

American•Lincoln Square

Ranked #31 of 447 in Lincoln SquareBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

4 inspections

Last: Mar 3, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

25%

Clean Rate

2.8

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-4

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+8 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.

Location

4810 N DRAKE AVE, Chicago, IL 60625

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2023

1 inspections

3 high priority

1 basic

Jul

Mar 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

1 basic

Apr 2025

1 inspections

4 basic

Apr

Mar 2026

1 inspections

Inspection History

4 records on file

4 Canvass

Mar 26

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED THE COOK WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED UTENSIL (SCRAPER, KNIFE) STORED IN BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND WALL IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A KNIFE RACK OR A MAGNETIC STRIPS FOR PROPER UTENSIL STORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE SALSA COOLER AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS INSIDE THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET WITH SPILLED DEBRIS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−8 pts

Mar 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High1 Med1 Basic

3 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS ON SHELF IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).

Basic (1)

−2 pts

57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED.

Base deductions−17 pts

Jul 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 High1 Basic

4 total2 risk factors

58/100inspection score

−32 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE UPON ARRIVAL. MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES, PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS BEANS AND CHICKEN WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
9NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED−10
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARE LETTUCE WITH DIRECT BARE HAND CONTACT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. MANAGER INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO WEAR GLOVES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE GRIDDLE WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.

Base deductions−32 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 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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