What is EL Puerto Restaurant's health inspection score?

EL Puerto Restaurant has a SafeDine safety score of 100 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 Puerto Restaurant last inspected?

EL Puerto Restaurant was last inspected on December 30, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does EL Puerto Restaurant have?

EL Puerto Restaurant has 31 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is EL Puerto Restaurant safe to eat at?

Yes, EL Puerto Restaurant has an excellent safety record with a score of 100/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does EL Puerto Restaurant serve?

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

Official Health Record

EL Puerto Restaurant

Name: EL Puerto Restaurant
Address: 3016-3018 W 47th ST, Chicago, 60632
Rating: 100

3016-3018 W 47th ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 12/30/2025

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0Excellent

American•Chicago

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

Stable

8 inspections

Last: Dec 30, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

50%

Clean Rate

3.9

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-0

Final Score

100

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

0 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

100

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.

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2022

2 inspections

5 high priority

3 intermediate

17 basic

Sep

May 2023

2 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

3 basic

Jun 2023

1 inspections

Jun

Apr 2024

1 inspections

Jul 2025

1 inspections

Jul

Dec 2025

1 inspections

Inspection History

8 records on file

2 Non-Inspection2 Complaint2 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Canvass1 Complaint Re-Inspection

Dec 25

Non-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 24

Complaint InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

1 High1 Basic

2 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER SANITIZING RINSE FOR ALL MULTIUSE UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNIT UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (CDPH). DISH MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
4-301.16- NO PREP/DUMP SINK IN BAR AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING UNDER CITY PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−12 pts

May 23

Canvass InspectionFail

2 Med2 Basic

4 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED OVER 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON SIDE OF COOLER AT FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. OBSERVED OVER 10 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR INSIDE DUMB WAITER SHAFT AND IN THE BASEMENT REAR STORAGE ROOM. OBSERVED OVER 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN BASEMENT ON ONIONS AND ON WALLS AT UPSTAIRS BAR AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS, AND FLIES, FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED. "
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. WINDOW WITH LARGE OPENINGS IN SCREEN IN MAIN PREP AREA, AND MISSING SEAL AROUND WINDOW AIR CONDITIONER, OPEN TO OUTSIDE AIR. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER SEAL AROUND AIR CONDITIONER AND PROPER MESH SCREEN TO PROTECT OUTER OPENINGS.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
NO PREP/DUMP SINK IN BAR AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING UNDER CITY PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
STRONG, PUNGENT ODOR IN BASEMENT THROUGH OUT. INSTD TO ELIMINATE ODOR, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THROUGH OUT

Base deductions−14 pts

Sep 22

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN HANDWASH SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
Violation Codes: 4-903.11(A;C) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED STORE PLASTIC WEAR HANDLES UPRIGHT .MUST STORE PROPERLY.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID ON BASEMENT CHEST FREEZER,WORN GASKET ON REAR 3- DOOR GLASS SLIDING COOLER,WORN CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT PREP AREA.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS,REACH IN COOLERS & FREEZERS,FRYER CABINETS, GRILL TABLES,EYE STOVES,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK & UNDERSIDE GASKET OF FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS AROUND PIPES,CEILING TILES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA,STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED,DAMAGED FLOORING IN 1 ST FL.PREP AREAS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON HOOD AND FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Base deductions−14 pts

Sep 22

Complaint InspectionFail

5 High3 Med10 Basic

18 total2 risk factors

5/100inspection score

−85 pts

High Priority (5)

−50 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (OYSTERS, RICE, OCTOPUS,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 2:35 P.M.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT 1ST FL. HAND WASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN FRONT PREP AREA,BAR AREA,BASEMENT PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
14REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION−10
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN LAST DATE USED OR SOLD ON OYSTERS 90-DAY SHELLFISH TAGS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF FRONT PREP AREA 2 & 3 DOOR PREP COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 15 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON UNDERSIDES OF SMALL AND LARGE PREP TABLE LEGS IN REAR PREP AREA,EATING ON FOOD ON LANDING LEADING TO BASEMENT ,AS WELL AS APPX. 25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILING IN BAR AREA,HALLWAY LEADING TO TOILET ROOMS AND IN BASEMENT .RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/13/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

Basic (10)

−20 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN HANDWASH SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED STORE PLASTIC WEAR HANDLES UPRIGHT .MUST STORE PROPERLY.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID ON BASEMENT CHEST FREEZER,WORN GASKET ON REAR 3- DOOR GLASS SLIDING COOLER,WORN CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT PREP AREA.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS,REACH IN COOLERS & FREEZERS,FRYER CABINETS, GRILL TABLES,EYE STOVES,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK & UNDERSIDE GASKET OF FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DEAD INSECTS FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT.MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE WATER ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT AND 1ST FL. REAR PREP AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS AROUND PIPES,CEILING TILES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA,STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED,DAMAGED FLOORING IN 1 ST FL.PREP AREAS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON HOOD AND FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA, BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER & PREP AREA.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−85 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 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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