What is Maria's Packaged Goods & Community Bar's health inspection score?

Maria's Packaged Goods & Community Bar has a SafeDine safety score of 65 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Maria's Packaged Goods & Community Bar last inspected?

Maria's Packaged Goods & Community Bar was last inspected on January 10, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Maria's Packaged Goods & Community Bar have?

Maria's Packaged Goods & Community Bar has 12 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Maria's Packaged Goods & Community Bar safe to eat at?

Maria's Packaged Goods & Community Bar has a safety score of 65/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Maria's Packaged Goods & Community Bar serve?

Maria's Packaged Goods & Community Bar serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Maria's Packaged Goods & Community Bar

Name: Maria's Packaged Goods & Community Bar
Address: 954-960 W 31ST ST, Chicago, 60608
Rating: 65

954-960 W 31ST ST, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 1/10/2025

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0Fair

American•Pilsen

Ranked #298 of 405 in PilsenBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Jan 10, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

60%

Clean Rate

2.4

Avg Violations

15 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Other violationHigh Priority

Regulatory compliance 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

-35

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+13 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

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

954-960 W 31ST ST, Chicago, IL 60608

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2023

1 inspections

Sep

Nov 2023

1 inspections

Dec 2024

1 inspections

Dec

Jan 2025

2 inspections

3 high priority

1 intermediate

8 basic

Inspection History

5 records on file

1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Canvass3 Non-Inspection

Jan 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114 OBSERVED ESXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECCESSARY CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED FOR MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−6 pts

Jan 25

Canvass InspectionFail

3 High1 Med5 Basic

9 total2 risk factors

45/100inspection score

−45 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST OBTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
9NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED−10
3-301.11(B) OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER PREPARING A "GREEN GODDESS" SALAD DRESSING AND TOUCHING THE INGREDIENTS (ARUGULA) WITH HIS BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD THE PRODUCT, WASH HANDS AND PUT GLOVES ON. BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS IS PROHIBITED IN THE CITY OF CHICAGO. FOOD HANDLER DISCARDED THE PRODUCT DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, OBSERVED ABOUT 15 RODENT DROPPINGS BEHIND THE WEST BAR UNDER THE BAR COUNTER AND OBSERVED ABOUT 5 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM BY THE WEST BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

Basic (5)

−10 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
4-302.14 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE TEST STRIPS FOR THE SANITIZER USE TO SANITIZE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114 OBSERVED ESXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECCESSARY CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED FOR MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC−2
8-304.11(A) OBSERVED NO MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 11/18/21 POSTED FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO POST A MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B).

Base deductions−45 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Dec 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 23

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 23

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

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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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