What is LA Villita Restaurant's health inspection score?

LA Villita Restaurant has a SafeDine safety score of 80 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was LA Villita Restaurant last inspected?

LA Villita Restaurant was last inspected on January 19, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does LA Villita Restaurant have?

LA Villita Restaurant has 7 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is LA Villita Restaurant safe to eat at?

LA Villita Restaurant has a good safety record with a score of 80/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does LA Villita Restaurant serve?

LA Villita Restaurant serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

LA Villita Restaurant

Name: LA Villita Restaurant
Address: 3322 W 26TH ST, Chicago, 60623
Rating: 80

3322 W 26TH ST , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 1/19/2023

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0Good

American•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

3 inspections

Last: Jan 19, 2023

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

2.3

Avg Violations

41 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Food labeling

Food not properly labeled or dated

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-21

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-15 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+9 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 79/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (80/100) 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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3322 W 26TH ST , Chicago, IL 60623

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Violation Timeline

Dec 2022

2 inspections

3 intermediate

4 basic

Dec

Jan 2023

1 inspections

Inspection History

3 records on file

2 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Jan 23

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 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
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL BULK ITEMS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DIRECT FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

Base deductions−7 pts

Dec 22

Canvass InspectionFail

2 Med3 Basic

5 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL BULK ITEMS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA: ON AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING, ON FLOOR STAND MIXER, BEHIND COOLING UNITS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS, AND INFORM PEST CONTROL OF ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF COOKED BEANS IN WALK-IN COOLER UNCOVERED UNDERNEATH RUSTY SHELVING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY COVER AND PROTECT FOOD FROM POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DIRECT FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2511062 DATED:6/2/21 NOT CORRECTED: #10 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT FRONT HANDSINK IN MAIN PREP AREA AND IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. #47 OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS LINER ON COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON SHELVES IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ALUMINUM FOIL FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. #53 OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. #48 OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS TO FILL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO BRING ALL LISTED VIOLATIONS INTO COMPLIANCE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−16 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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