What is 1492 Cuban Fusion Inc's health inspection score?

1492 Cuban Fusion Inc has a SafeDine safety score of 64 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was 1492 Cuban Fusion Inc last inspected?

1492 Cuban Fusion Inc was last inspected on July 8, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does 1492 Cuban Fusion Inc have?

1492 Cuban Fusion Inc has 26 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is 1492 Cuban Fusion Inc safe to eat at?

1492 Cuban Fusion Inc has a safety score of 64/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does 1492 Cuban Fusion Inc serve?

1492 Cuban Fusion Inc serves Caribbean cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

1492 Cuban Fusion Inc

Name: 1492 Cuban Fusion Inc
Address: 2615 W NORTH AVE, Chicago, 60647
Rating: 64

2615 W NORTH AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 9mo ago

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0Fair

Caribbean•Logan Square

Ranked #545 of 729 in Logan SquareBetter than 54% of caribbean restaurants

Declining

6 inspections

Last: Jul 8, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

17%

Clean Rate

4.3

Avg Violations

9 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

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

-36

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-9 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-11 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-11 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-23 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

2615 W NORTH AVE, Chicago, IL 60647

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2022

2 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Aug

Jul 2023

2 inspections

2 intermediate

2 basic

Apr 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

2 basic

Apr

Jul 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 intermediate

8 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

4 Canvass2 Canvass Re-Inspection

Jul 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

1 High3 Med8 Basic

12 total

59/100inspection score

−41 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED A WHITE PANEL INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE THAT WAS FILLED WITH A BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELY BURNED ICE AND CLEANED AND SANITIZED THE ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS EGGS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES ON COUNTER IN PREP AREA AT 90.6F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND TO MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41�F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
NOTED FLY TRAP HANGING DIRECTLY ABOVE PREP TABLE IN PREP AREA BEHIND COUNTER. . ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE: Insect control devices shall be installed so that the devices are not located over a FOOD preparation area. MUST RELOCATE EXISTING FLY TRAP DEVICES IN DIRECT VIOLATION OF THIS RULE.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED IN DRY STORAGE SPIDER WEBS INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WEBS AND MAINTAIN

Basic (8)

−16 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MISSING GROUT AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED A 2 BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULB IN HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−41 pts

Apr 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med2 Basic

4 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
FOUND NO SOAP AT SINK AT PREPARATION AREAS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-030C.PROVIDED BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR,SUGAR,ETC.)MUST PROVIDE.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
FOUND RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN.MUST PROVIDE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.

Base deductions−19 pts

Jul 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 23

Canvass InspectionFail

2 Med2 Basic

4 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 2 LIVE ROACHES ON PREP AREA WALLS. MUST REMOVE ALL ROACH ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF PREP AREA COOLERS, PREP AREA SHELVES, MEAT SLICER, INTERIOR/AROUND HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES OF MAIN PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
3-COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPES MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.

Base deductions−14 pts

Aug 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.11 OBSERVED FROZEN CROQUETTES AND EMPANADAS STORED IN CONTACT WITH CARDBOARD BOXES IN THE CHEST FREEZERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE STORAGE CONTAINERS WHICH CAN BE WASHED AND SANITIZED.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-602.13 CLEAN THE MICROWAVES, 1 DOOR FREEZER, DEEP FRYER, GRILLS AND PREP TABLES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

Base deductions−4 pts

Aug 22

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE ALL FOODS WHICH CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MUST ADD THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT:"THESE FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR MAY CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED FROZEN CROQUETTES AND EMPANADAS STORED IN CONTACT WITH CARDBOARD BOXES IN THE CHEST FREEZERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE STORAGE CONTAINERS WHICH CAN BE WASHED AND SANITIZED.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE MICROWAVES, 1 DOOR FREEZER, DEEP FRYER, GRILLS AND PREP TABLES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
THE VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS ARE NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE VENTILATION FAN IN BOTH WASHROOMS.

Base deductions−11 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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