What is IL Culaccino's health inspection score?

IL Culaccino has a SafeDine safety score of 85 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was IL Culaccino last inspected?

IL Culaccino was last inspected on August 18, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does IL Culaccino have?

IL Culaccino has 23 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is IL Culaccino safe to eat at?

Yes, IL Culaccino has an excellent safety record with a score of 85/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

IL Culaccino

Name: IL Culaccino
Address: 2138 S INDIANA AVE, Chicago, 60616
Rating: 85

2138 S INDIANA AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 7mo ago

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0Excellent

Chinatown

Ranked #157 of 459 in Chinatown

Improving

6 inspections

Last: Aug 18, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

17%

Clean Rate

3.8

Avg Violations

8 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-15

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-5 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-5 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+18 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

2138 S INDIANA AVE, Chicago, IL 60616

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Violation Timeline

Dec 2023

2 inspections

4 basic

Dec

Apr 2024

2 inspections

4 high priority

5 intermediate

5 basic

Aug 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

2 basic

Aug

Inspection History

6 records on file

3 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Canvass

Aug 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High2 Med2 Basic

5 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (Quat) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT A MINIMUM OF 200 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNIT UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (CDPH). TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 200 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR STORAGE AREA, KITCHEN, DISHWASH, AND BOTH BAR PREP AREAS. BMANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−24 pts

Apr 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High2 Med3 Basic

6 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA; ACROSS FROM THE COOKING LINE AND ON THE SIDE OF THE GARNISH/EXPEDITOR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE BINS STORED UNDER THE DRY ERASE BOARD IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL THE FOOD STORAGE BINS WITH THE FOOD ITEMS COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11: OBSERVED A WOODEN DISH STORAGE UNIT UNDER THE DRAINBOARD OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR PAINT SURFACE WITH FOOD GRADE PAINT, IN ORDER TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.13: OBSERVED THE FLOORS SURROUNDING THE DEEP FREEZER WITH ICE CREAM AND UNDER THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC−2
OBSERVED THE PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT FROM 04/17/2024, REPORT# 2592940 NOT COMPLETELY VISIBLE, DUE TO IT BEING PARTIALLY COVERED WITH FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATES AND OTHER PAPERS. INFORMED MANAGER THE ENTIRE SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE VISIBLE FOR PUBLIC VIEW AND MAINTAIN. NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B), CITATION ISSUED

Base deductions−26 pts

Apr 24

Canvass InspectionFail

3 High3 Med2 Basic

8 total1 risk factor

46/100inspection score

−49 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
UPON ARRIVAL, OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE, WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA; ACROSS FROM THE COOKING LINE AND ON THE SIDE OF THE GARNISH/EXPEDITOR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED TWO LOW-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINES NOT IN USE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION, NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. DISHWASHING MACHINES WERE OBSERVED BEHIND THE BARS IN THE RESTAURANT AND PATIO. STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. OBSERVED THE CHECK CHEMICALS LIGHT BLINKING ON BOTH UNITS. UNITS WERE TAGGED, PLEASE REVIEW COMMENTS FOR TAG REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL BOTH UNITS ARE PROPERLY SANITIZING AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, NO CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE BINS STORED UNDER THE DRY ERASE BOARD IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL THE FOOD STORAGE BINS WITH THE FOOD ITEMS COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 55 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WERE OBSERVED WITH MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES: BEHIND THE TWO BULK DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, METAL SHELVING UNIT WITH DRY SPICES STORED, SURROUNDING THE DOUBLE DECKER OVEN, INSIDE THE LOWER COMPARTMENTS UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINKS, INSIDE THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE ANETS DEEP FRYING UNIT, IN LOWER SHELF UNDER THE EXPEDITORS TABLE. DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED BEHIND THE BAR IN THE RESTAURANT ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE AREA ESPECIALLY NEAR THE FLOOR DRAIN, DISHWASHING MACHINE, WHERE THE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE IS STORED, AND UNDER THE UNUSED ICE BIN WHERE BOXES WERE OBSERVED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A WOODEN DISH STORAGE UNIT UNDER THE DRAINBOARD OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR PAINT SURFACE WITH FOOD GRADE PAINT, IN ORDER TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOORS SURROUNDING THE DEEP FREEZER WITH ICE CREAM AND UNDER THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−49 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Dec 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELF IN DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PAINT TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Base deductions−2 pts

Dec 23

Canvass InspectionFail

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELF IN DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PAINT TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZER IN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(QUAT). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEST STRIPS/TESTING DEVICE ON SITE TO ADEQUATELY MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE (160F) AFTER THE FINAL RINSE FOR HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

Base deductions−6 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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