What is EL Plan DE Lobos's health inspection score?

EL Plan DE Lobos has a SafeDine safety score of 95 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was EL Plan DE Lobos last inspected?

EL Plan DE Lobos was last inspected on November 14, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does EL Plan DE Lobos have?

EL Plan DE Lobos has 37 total violations across 9 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is EL Plan DE Lobos safe to eat at?

Yes, EL Plan DE Lobos has an excellent safety record with a score of 95/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does EL Plan DE Lobos serve?

EL Plan DE Lobos serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

EL Plan DE Lobos

Name: EL Plan DE Lobos
Address: 2532 W 51ST ST, Chicago, 60632
Rating: 95

2532 W 51ST ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 11/14/2025

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0Excellent

American•Chicago

Ranked #317 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

9 inspections

Last: Nov 14, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

44%

Clean Rate

4.1

Avg Violations

6 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-5

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+3 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.

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2532 W 51ST ST, Chicago, IL 60632

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Violation Timeline

Dec 2022

2 inspections

5 high priority

3 intermediate

22 basic

Dec

Aug 2023

3 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

Sep 2024

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

1 basic

Sep

Nov 2025

2 inspections

2 basic

Inspection History

9 records on file

4 Canvass3 Non-Inspection2 Canvass Re-Inspection

Nov 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED STOVE TOP AND SIDES OF EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED FAUCET LOOSE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA AND IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−4 pts

Nov 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High1 Med1 Basic

3 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN MEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EXTERIOR DOOR OFF KITCHEN AND EXTERIOR DOOR NEAR BASEMENT ENTRY TO NOT BE SECURE AND TIGHT FITTING AT BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAKE ALL EXTERIOR DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RESIDUE ON INTERIOR OF SINGLE DOOR FRIDGE IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−17 pts

Sep 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Basic

2 total1 risk factor

83/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Basic (1)

−2 pts

60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2568528 ON 12-14-22:53-OBSERVED NO GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN FRONT WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.55-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED, BROKEN, MISSING FLOOR TILES IN BAR AREA, HALLWAY TO TOILET ROOMS IN FRONT WHERE NEEDED, MISSING WALL BASE AND GAPS ALONG SAME IN KITCHEN AREA.58-OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

Base deductions−12 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Aug 23

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High1 Med10 Basic

13 total1 risk factor

50/100inspection score

−45 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN BAR AREA.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF WEST EXIT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

Basic (10)

−20 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE AND STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON PREP TABLES AND ON TOP OF COOLERS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM SHELVING UNITS IN 2- DOOR GLASS COOLER, REACH IN FREEZER,PREP TABLES.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON BOTH ICE MACHINES IN BASEMENT TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN FRONT WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT BAR ,BASEMENT AND KITCHEN AREAS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER OF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT ROOMS IN BASEMENT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED,BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN BAR AREA,HALLWAY TO TOILET ROOMS IN FRONT AND WHERE NEEDED,STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR DINING AREA,MISSING WALL BASE AND GAPS ALONG SAME IN KITCHEN AREA.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
Violation Codes: 4-301.14 Inspector Comments: MUST PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−45 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Dec 22

Canvass InspectionFail

3 High2 Med12 Basic

17 total1 risk factor

31/100inspection score

−64 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN BAR AREA.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ON TO ICE INSIDE OF MACHINE. MUST REMOVE ICE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE,GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES,ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/1/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF WEST EXIT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

Basic (12)

−24 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE AND STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON PREP TABLES AND ON TOP OF COOLERS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REMOVE FOIL LINED ON GRILL AND PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM SHELVING UNITS IN 2- DOOR GLASS COOLER, REACH IN FREEZER,PREP TABLES.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON BOTH ICE MACHINES IN BASEMENT TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN FRONT WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED,BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN BAR AREA,HALLWAY TO TOILET ROOMS IN FRONT AND WHERE NEEDED,STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR DINING AREA,MISSING WALL BASE AND GAPS ALONG SAME IN KITCHEN AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER OF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT ROOMS IN BASEMENT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT BAR ,BASEMENT AND KITCHEN AREAS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−64 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 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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