What is Canton Regio's health inspection score?

Canton Regio has a SafeDine safety score of 68 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Canton Regio last inspected?

Canton Regio was last inspected on November 19, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Canton Regio have?

Canton Regio has 44 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Canton Regio safe to eat at?

Canton Regio has a safety score of 68/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Canton Regio serve?

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

Official Health Record

Canton Regio

Name: Canton Regio
Address: 1510 W 18TH ST, Chicago, 60608
Rating: 68

1510 W 18TH ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 11/19/2025

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American•Pilsen

Ranked #291 of 405 in PilsenBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Nov 19, 2025

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

8.8

Avg Violations

5 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

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-32

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-8 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-8 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-11 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+36 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

1510 W 18TH ST, Chicago, IL 60608

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2023

1 inspections

4 high priority

5 intermediate

3 basic

Sep

Oct 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Jun 2024

2 inspections

5 high priority

9 intermediate

9 basic

Jun

Nov 2025

1 inspections

6 basic

Inspection History

5 records on file

1 Canvass2 Complaint Re-Inspection2 Complaint

Nov 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN THE PREP AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN CUTTING BOARD IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVERD THE LIDS MISSING ON THE GARBAGE CANS IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE PREP AREA AND DISHWASHING ROOM TO REMOVE SPILL AND DEBRIS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED A FLAT-TOP GRILL SET UP IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA WITHOUT ADEQUATE VENTILATION. INSTRUCTED TO PLACE FLAT TOP GRILL UNDER ADEQUATE VENTILATION OR PROVIDE VENTILATION ABOVE THE FLAT TOP GRILL.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
Previously cited core violation not corrected from report#2596141, DATE 6/12/24 Violation #57 OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. Violation #58 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−12 pts

Jun 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 High3 Med4 Basic

8 total

67/100inspection score

−33 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
4-602.11 OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK GROOVES IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE PREP COOLER REACH-IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNIT ATTACHED TO THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12 OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR THE DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15 OBSERVED THE FRONT WINDOWS OPENED WITHOUT ADEQUATE PROTECTION FROM PEST ENTRY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION FOR ALL OUTER OPENINGS.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS BETWEEN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-304.11 OBSERVED A FLAT-TOP GRILL SET UP IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA WITHOUT ADEQUATE VENTILATION. INSTRUCTED TO PLACE FLAT TOP GRILL UNDER ADEQUATE VENTILATION OR PROVIDE VENTILATION ABOVE THE FLAT TOP GRILL.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−33 pts

Jun 24

Complaint InspectionFail

4 High6 Med5 Basic

15 total

20/100inspection score

−80 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
5-204.11 OBSERVED THE FACILITY HAS A FLAT TOP GRILL SET UP IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA TO WARM TORTILLAS. HOWEVER, THERE IS NOT A HAND WASHING SINK BY SAID GRILL, AND THE HAND WASHING SINK THAT IS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ADJACENT TO THE GRILL HAS A SMALL SLIDE DOOR THAT SEPARATES THE FOOD PREP AREA FROM THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FLAT TOP GRILL IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA OR PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK BY THE FLAT TOP GRILL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION BELOW.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA ON THE 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND DRYING PROVISION SUCH AS PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
4-602.11 OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK GROOVES IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
4-301.11 OBSERVED A PREP COOLER AND A REACH-IN COOLER, BOTH WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE, IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 50F-52F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AT ALL TIMES. BOTH UNITS ARE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Intermediate (6)

−30 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
3-501.16 OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN THE PREP COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER ON THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA; OBSERVED ABOUT 5 LBS OF SLICED AND DICED TOMATOES AT 47.8, OBSERVED ABOUT 6 LBS OF RAW EGGS AT 52F, OBSERVED ABOUT 7 LBS OF RAW BEEF AT 52, OBSERVED ABOUT 3 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN AT 52F AND ABOUT 2 LBS OF CHEESE AT 51F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. THE MANAGER DISCARDED SAID FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
3-603.11 OBSERVED THE DINNER MENUS WITH A CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND WITHOUT A CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER ON ALL THE DINNER MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE PREP COOLER REACH-IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNIT ATTACHED TO THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12 OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR THE DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 5 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON THE GROUND IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15 OBSERVED THE FRONT WINDOWS OPENED WITHOUT ADEQUATE PROTECTION FROM PEST ENTRY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION FOR ALL OUTER OPENINGS.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-305.11 OBSERVED THE FACILITY STORING CONTAINERS OF ICE, FOOD (TORTILLA CHIPS), AND SALSA ON THE LEDGE IN BETWEEN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND CUSTOMER DINING AREA WITHOUT LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL OR STORE ALL FOODS BEHIND THE FOOD PREP AREA COUNTER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS BETWEEN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-304.11 OBSERVED A FLAT-TOP GRILL SET UP IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA WITHOUT ADEQUATE VENTILATION. INSTRUCTED TO PLACE FLAT TOP GRILL UNDER ADEQUATE VENTILATION OR PROVIDE VENTILATION ABOVE THE FLAT TOP GRILL.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−80 pts

Oct 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 High2 Basic

3 total1 risk factor

81/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
2-101.11 FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
FOUND TORTILLAS IN FRONT PREP STORED ON FLOOR, ALSO NOTED JALAPENOS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE FOOD AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF OF FLOOR.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
FOUND SINGLE SERVICE EATING UTENSILS STORED ON FLOOR IN 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST ELEVATE 6 INCHES OFF OF FLOOR.

Base deductions−14 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Sep 23

Complaint InspectionFail

4 High5 Med3 Basic

12 total3 risk factors

14/100inspection score

−71 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR HEALTH AND ACTIVITIES AS THEY RELATE TO DISEASES THAT ARE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD TO THE PIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
8HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHEDRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WIPE HANDS ON TOWEL WHEN SOILED. INSTRUCTED TO ADEQUATELY WASH HANDS WHEN SOILED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED. - COS
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
FOUND HANDWASHING SIGNAGE MISSING AT MULTIPLE HANDWASHING SINKS IN FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEANS, BEEF) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 49F - 92F LOCATED IN THE REACH IN COOLER, WALK IN COOLER AND STORED IN FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDS AND DENATURES ALL SAID TCS FOODS, APPROX 90 LBS $300. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS): COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED BEANS, HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
28TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED−5
FOUND BLEACH, COMET, AND OTHER CHEMICALS STORED IN A BIN WITH SINGLE SERVICE CUPS AND LIDS. MUST SEPARATE CHEMICALS FROM SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
FOUND APPROX 3 LARGE FLIES ON SITE 2 IN BASEMENT 1 ON 1ST FLOOR. OBSERVED APPROX 50 - 60 SMALL FLIES ON SITE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BASEMENT DRY STORAGE RACK, DINING AREA, FOOD PREP AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA.MUST MINIMIZE ALL FLY ACTIVITY. ALSO NOTED APPROX 8 LIVE ROACHES ON SITE, 5 BEHIND OPEN WALL PANEL (WALL PANEL IS LOCATED BEHIND FOOD STORAGE AND POTS AND PANS STORAGE IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP) 2 LIVE ROACHES IN REAR BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST ELIMINATE LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROX 30 DEAD ROACHES THROUGH OUT BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN

Basic (3)

−6 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
FOUND TORTILLAS IN FRONT PREP STORED ON FLOOR, ALSO NOTED JALAPENOS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE FOOD AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF OF FLOOR.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
FOUND SINGLE SERVICE EATING UTENSILS STORED ON FLOOR IN 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST ELEVATE 6 INCHES OFF OF FLOOR.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
FOUND BURNT OUT LIGHT UNDER EXHAUST HOOD MUST REPLACE.

Base deductions−71 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

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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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