What is 5 Rabanitos's health inspection score?

5 Rabanitos has a SafeDine safety score of 74 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was 5 Rabanitos last inspected?

5 Rabanitos was last inspected on July 3, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does 5 Rabanitos have?

5 Rabanitos has 36 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is 5 Rabanitos safe to eat at?

5 Rabanitos has a good safety record with a score of 74/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does 5 Rabanitos serve?

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

Official Health Record

5 Rabanitos

Name: 5 Rabanitos
Address: 1758 W 18TH ST, Chicago, 60608
Rating: 74

1758 W 18TH ST, Chicago

Last inspected 9mo ago

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0Good

American•Pilsen

Ranked #257 of 405 in PilsenBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

8 inspections

Last: Jul 3, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

25%

Clean Rate

4.5

Avg Violations

9 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-26

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-10 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-7 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+14 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

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

1758 W 18TH ST, Chicago, IL 60608

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2022

3 inspections

3 intermediate

2 basic

Aug

Jul 2023

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

3 basic

Aug 2023

1 inspections

2 basic

Aug

Jul 2024

2 inspections

3 high priority

5 intermediate

11 basic

Jul 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 basic

Jul

Inspection History

8 records on file

3 Canvass1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint2 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Non-Inspection

Jul 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 High3 Basic

4 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE RIM AND SIDES.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND 2 DOOR COOLER WITH RUSTING AND PEELING. MUST REMOVE PEELING AND/OR RUSTING AND REPAINT WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAK AT THE CONDENCER UNIT IN THE WALK IN COOLER, ALSO NOT A LEAK AT THE 3 COMP SINK AT THE BASE OF THE COLD WATER KNOB. MUST REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS

Base deductions−16 pts

Jul 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 24

Complaint InspectionFail

3 High5 Med11 Basic

19 total

23/100inspection score

−77 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

9NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED−10
3-301.11(B) OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. OBSERVED A FEMALE FOOD HANDLER PREPARING READY-TO-EAT CEVICHE AND TORTILLA CHIPS WITH HER BARE HANDS. OBSERVED ANOTHER FEMALE FOOD HANDLER TOUCHING READY-TO-EAT SOPE SHELLS WITH HER BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD SAID FOODS AND NEVER ALLOW BARE-HAND CONTACT WITH ANY READY-TO-EAT FOODS; BARE-HAND CONTACT IS PROHIBITED BY ORDINANCE IN THE CITY OF CHICAGO. FOOD HANDLERS DISCARDED FOOD, WASHED THEIR HANDS, AND APPLIED GLOVES DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN BY THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
4-301.11 OBSERVED A 2-DOOR PREP COOLER WITH TCS FOOD INSIDE AT AN INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 60F. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AT AN ADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. SAID UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TCS FOOD INSIDE OF A PREP COOLER AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE; OBSERVED ABOUT 6 LBS OF MILANESA AT 54F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOOD AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. THE MANAGER DISCARDED SAID TCS FOOD DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
3-603.11 OBSERVED A CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ITEMS THAT CAN NOT BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW SUCH AS OCTOPUS (PULPO), CALAMARI, AND SHRIMP (CAMARONES). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE FROM SAID ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12 OBSERVED SOME DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAMES. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.13 OBSERVED OPENED BAIT MOUSE TRAPS BEING SET BY THE FACILITY UNDER THE DRINK STATION IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OPEN BAIT MICE TRAPS AND ONLY ALLOW PEST CONTROL TO SET ALL RODENT TRAPS.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST/INSECT ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 50 RODENT DROPPINGS ON MULTIPLE PREP TABLE SHELVES AND ABOUT 100 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER ALL OF THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALL AND FLYING AROUND THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, OBSERVED ABOUT 2 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST/INSECT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

Basic (11)

−22 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE CUTTING BOARD AND NOT IN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
3-304.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE PRODUCT SCOOPS STORED DIRECTLY IN THE DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. OBSERVED FOOD SCOOP FOR SHRIMP CEVICHE BEING STORED DIRECTLY IN THE PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SCOOPS AND STORE PROPERLY AT ALL TIMES TO AVOID ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
4-904.11 OBSERVED PLATES AND BOWLS NOT BEING INVERTED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA LOCATED BY THE PREPPING STATION. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL TABLEWARE TO PROTECT FROM ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A FLOOR LINER UNDER THE RUBBER MATS LOCATED BY THE COOKING LINE FOOD PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND NOT RE-USE CARDBOARD; ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
46GLOVES USED PROPERLY−2
3-304.15(B-D) OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT USING FOOD-GRADE DISPOSABLE GLOVES TO HANDLE READY-TO-EAT FOODS AND NOT KNOWING WHEN TO WASH HANDS AND CHANGE GLOVES. INSTRUCTED TO EDUCATE FOOD HANDLERS ON PROPER GLOVE USE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-201.11 OBSERVED GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR ON THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS BETWEEN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15 OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK AT THE P-TRAP OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11 OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALL BY THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES. ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE.

Base deductions−77 pts

Aug 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE ALL ITEMS THAT ARE UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION, DETAIL CLEAN AREA, AND ORGANIZE ALL REMAINING ITEMS, STORING THEM OFF THE FLOOR TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED MULTIPLE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

Base deductions−4 pts

Jul 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High1 Med3 Basic

6 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER WAS IMPROPER AT 53.0 F. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF THE 2-DOOR (DESSERT) PREP COOLER LOCATED ON THE COOKS LINE WAS IMPROPER AT 51.0 F. BOTH UNITS WERE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
FOUND COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE 2-DOOR (DESSERT) PREP COOLER LOCATED ON THE COOKS LINE AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. HEAVY CREAM, GUACAMOLE, COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED PORK, SHREDDED LETTUCE, POZOLE, AND SHRIMP CEVICHE FOUND IN THE PREP COOLER AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 50F TO 60F. CARNITAS, PASTOR, COOKED STEAK, COOKED PEPPERS, POZOLE, COOKED RICE, COOKED BEANS, BEAN SALSA, COOKED GOAT, CHORIZO, AND BEEF ARE FOUND AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 52F TO 55F IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD-HOLDING TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD DISCARDED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON THE MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL WASHROOM DOORS MUST BE COMPLETELY ENCLOSED AND PROVIDED WITH TIGHT FITTING AND SELF-CLOSING DOORS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE ALL ITEMS THAT ARE UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION, DETAIL CLEAN AREA, AND ORGANIZE ALL REMAINING ITEMS, STORING THEM OFF THE FLOOR TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED MULTIPLE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

Base deductions−31 pts

Aug 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12 OBSERVED NO LABELS ON THE DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Base deductions−7 pts

Aug 22

Canvass InspectionFail

2 Med1 Basic

3 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12 OBSERVED NO LABELS ON THE DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND IN BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS AND IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

Basic (1)

−2 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Base deductions−12 pts

Aug 22

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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