What is Elvia Gama's health inspection score?

Elvia Gama has a SafeDine safety score of 40 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Elvia Gama last inspected?

Elvia Gama was last inspected on April 1, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Elvia Gama have?

Elvia Gama has 36 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Elvia Gama safe to eat at?

Elvia Gama has a safety score of 40/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Elvia Gama serve?

Elvia Gama serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Elvia Gama

Name: Elvia Gama
Address: 3333 W ARMITAGE AVE, Chicago, 60647
Rating: 40

3333 W ARMITAGE AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 4/1/2026

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0Poor

American•Logan Square

Ranked #584 of 735 in Logan SquareBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Declining

6 inspections

Last: Apr 1, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

2 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

16x

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-48

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-25 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-30 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 52/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (40/100) 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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Violation Timeline

Jan 2023

1 inspections

4 basic

Jan

Oct 2023

1 inspections

4 basic

Oct 2024

1 inspections

3 basic

Oct

Oct 2025

2 inspections

15 basic

Apr 2026

1 inspections

1 high priority

9 intermediate

Apr

Inspection History

6 records on file

2 Complaint1 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Canvass

Apr 26

Complaint InspectionLatestPass with Conditions

1 High9 Med

10 total1 risk factor

40/100inspection score

−55 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10

Intermediate (9)

−45 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−5
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−5
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−5
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5

Base deductions−55 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Oct 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-602.13: NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND GASKETS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT REAR AND FRONT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability OBSERVED WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE DISPLAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.13: **C** Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed OBSERVED BASE BOARDS PEELING OFF AND A HOLE IN WALL IN PREP AREA UNDER HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE AND RE-ATTACH BASE BOARDS
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-303.11: **C** Intensity- Lighting OBSERVED A BURNED-OUT LIGHT-BULB IN THE DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.

Base deductions−12 pts

Oct 25

Canvass InspectionFail

9 Basic

9 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Basic (9)

−18 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON DEEP FRYING AREAS WHICH INCLUDES EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KDEEP FRYING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND GASKETS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT REAR AND FRONT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE DISPLAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BASE BOARDS PEELING OFF AND A HOLE IN WALL IN PREP AREA UNDER HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE AND RE-ATTACH BASE BOARDS
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULB IN THE DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT # 2605765 CONDUCTED ON 10/31/2024. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: #51 5-205.15: **C** System Maintained in Good Repair (In Good Repair) FOUND LEAKY PIPING AT HAND SINK AT DISHWASHING AREAS. ALSO, LEAKY PIPING AT LARGE CORN CONTAINER SHUT OFF VALVE.MUST REPAIR. #55 6-501.114: **C** Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter FOUND CLUTTER STORED AT FOOD STORAGE AREAS(TOOLS,ETC.)MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−18 pts

Oct 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
FOUND LEAKY PIPING AT HAND SINK AT DISHWASHING AREAS. ALSO, LEAKY PIPING AT LARGE CORN CONTAINER SHUT OFF VALVE.MUST REPAIR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND CLUTTER STORED AT FOOD STORAGE AREAS(TOOLS,ETC.)MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 10-24-23 INSPECTION# 2583936.VIOLATION 58.OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED.7-42-090.MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−6 pts

Oct 23

Complaint InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE DEEP FRYER AND THE OVEN, AND DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALK-IN COOLER.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED THE DEEP FRYER NOT STORED COMPLETELY UNDERNEATH THE VENTILATION HOOD. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MOVE THE DEEP FRYER SO THAT IT IS COMPLETELY UNDERNEATH THE VENTILATION HOOD.
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 VALID PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−8 pts

Jan 23

Canvass InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT USING ALUMINUM TIN FOIL ON SHELVES AT PREP AREA ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE ALUMINUM TIN FOIL, SHELVES SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CRACKED/MISSING FLOOR TILES AT REAR PREP AREA AROUND COOKING TANKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PREP AREA FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN/KEEP DRY.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED SOME BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULBS AT REAR PREP AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE WORKING LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
SOME FOOD HANLDERS CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST UPDATE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES.

Base deductions−8 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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