What is EL Pecado Inc.'s health inspection score?

EL Pecado Inc. has a SafeDine safety score of 77 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was EL Pecado Inc. last inspected?

EL Pecado Inc. was last inspected on October 30, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does EL Pecado Inc. have?

EL Pecado Inc. has 14 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is EL Pecado Inc. safe to eat at?

EL Pecado Inc. has a good safety record with a score of 77/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does EL Pecado Inc. serve?

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

Official Health Record

EL Pecado Inc.

Name: EL Pecado Inc.
Address: 6922 N CLARK ST, Chicago, 60626
Rating: 77

6922 N CLARK ST , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 10/30/2024

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0Good

American•Rogers Park

Ranked #99 of 202 in Rogers ParkBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Oct 30, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

2.8

Avg Violations

18 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation issue

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-23

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+20 pts

100

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.

Location

6922 N CLARK ST , Chicago, IL 60626

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2022

2 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

Jul

Mar 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

Feb 2024

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 basic

Feb

Oct 2024

1 inspections

Inspection History

5 records on file

4 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Oct 24

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Feb 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High2 Basic

4 total2 risk factors

66/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED -
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE FOR PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
PLASTIC FRONT PANEL AT INTERIOR BIN OF ICE MACHINE IS BROKEN AND SCREWS ARE RUSTY.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. HANDLES OF BOTH RICE COOKER/HOT HOLDING UNITS BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN HANDLES.

Base deductions−24 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Mar 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Basic

2 total1 risk factor

83/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO ONE ON SITE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS INCLUDING SHRIMP AND BEEF ARE SERVED. NO ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012

Basic (1)

−2 pts

57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLERS NEED TO HAVE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−12 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jul 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11-- MUST NOT USE PLASTIC AND TAPE AS A COVER FOR THE ELECTRICAL SOCKET AT THE DISH AREA.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jul 22

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
THE MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS OF THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. ITEMS SUCH AS EGGS OVER EASY AND STEAKS ARE COOKED TO ORDER. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND CUSTOMERS OF SUCH FOOD ON THE MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
NOTED THE ICE MACHINE BEING STORED IN THE DINING ROOM WHERE CUSTOMERS HAVE ACCESS. MUST PROVIDE A LOCK FOR THE ICE MACHINE OR MOVE TO A SECURED LOCATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS SHELVING OR A MEANS OF ELEVATED FOR STORED ITEMS IN THE DISH AREA. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
EXTERIOR OF THE REAR PREP MICROWAVE OVEN AND TWO-DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST REMOVE ALL PEELING PLASTIC BEING USED AS METAL PROTECTANT ON ALL COOLER DOORS AND METAL PREP TABLE.----PRESSED WOOD SHELVING ABOVE THE TWO-DOOR COOKS LINE COOLER AND PREP TABLE IN POOR REPAIR, CHIPPING, NOT SMOOTH OR CLEANABLE ON SHELVING EDGE. MUST PAINT/SEAL OR REPLACE.----RAW WOOD SHELVING AT THE REAR PREP WINDOW SILL FOOD STORAGE. MUST PAINT/SEAL.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
SOILED MOP HEAD AND BROOM IMPROPERLY STORED IN THE REAR FOOD AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE AT THE MOP SINK AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST NOT USE PLASTIC AND TAPE AS A COVER FOR THE ELECTRICAL SOCKET AT THE DISH AREA.----EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE WALL VENT COVER IN THE REAR DISH AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−17 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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