What is Los Pekes Ice Cream & Coffee Shop's health inspection score?

Los Pekes Ice Cream & Coffee Shop has a SafeDine safety score of 86 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Los Pekes Ice Cream & Coffee Shop last inspected?

Los Pekes Ice Cream & Coffee Shop was last inspected on January 28, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Los Pekes Ice Cream & Coffee Shop have?

Los Pekes Ice Cream & Coffee Shop has 22 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Los Pekes Ice Cream & Coffee Shop safe to eat at?

Yes, Los Pekes Ice Cream & Coffee Shop has an excellent safety record with a score of 86/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Los Pekes Ice Cream & Coffee Shop serve?

Los Pekes Ice Cream & Coffee Shop serves Coffee cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Los Pekes Ice Cream & Coffee Shop

Name: Los Pekes Ice Cream & Coffee Shop
Address: 3742 W 63RD ST, Chicago, 60629
Rating: 86

3742 W 63RD ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 1/28/2026

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0Excellent

Coffee•Chicago

Ranked #604 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 80% of coffee restaurants

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Jan 28, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

4.4

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-14

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-5 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+1 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.

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

6 basic

Jun

Sep 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Mar 2024

1 inspections

2 intermediate

3 basic

Mar

Feb 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Jan 2026

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Jan

Inspection History

5 records on file

5 Canvass

Jan 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED REAR EXTERIOR DOOR WITH 1/4IN GAP ON SIDE (DOORKNOB SIDE). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BLACK RESIDUE ON GASKETS OF COLD HOLD UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BROWN WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN UPDATED TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

Base deductions−11 pts

Feb 25

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
FRONT DOOR NOT PROTECTED. APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND PROTECTED

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
RUST ON BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLE. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE

Base deductions−7 pts

Mar 24

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Med3 Basic

5 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
MISSING THERMOMTER AT FRONT PREP COOLER NEXT TO HANDWASH SINK. INST TO PROVIDE THEREMOMETER AND MAINTAIN
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
REAR EXIT DOOR NOT PROTECTED, APPROX 1/4 INCH ON TOP AND BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR DOOR AND HAVE TIGHT FITTING.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
ATTACHED EXTERIOR MECHANICAL SWITCH ON PALETA MACHINE IN DISREPAIR. WRAPPED WITH TAPE. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
SMALL LEAK AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME. FAUCET OF UTILITY SINK IN DISREPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
RAW WOOD FRAME OF REAR DOOR. INSTD TO SEAL RAW WOOD SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Base deductions−16 pts

Sep 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High2 Basic

3 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING/NOT WORKING AT LEFT SIDE AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED EXPOSED CEILING ABOVE THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED FOOD MANAGER TO COVER THE CEILING SO THAT IT IS SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN ALL PREP AREAS.

Base deductions−14 pts

Jun 22

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Med6 Basic

8 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM AND RIGHT CORNER OF ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED STYROFOAM CUP USED AS DISPENSING UTENSIL FOR CHIA SEEDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER DISPENSING UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE MILK CRATES FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINLINE UNDER DIPPER WELL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON WALL VENTS IN PREP AREA, VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM, DEAD INSECTS AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA, LOOSE WALL VENT COVER AND OPENINGS ALONG ELECTRICAL OUTLET ON WEST WALL NEAR DINING AREA, MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG EAST WALL IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−22 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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