What is Huaraches's health inspection score?

Huaraches has a SafeDine safety score of 89 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Huaraches last inspected?

Huaraches was last inspected on May 30, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Huaraches have?

Huaraches has 49 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Huaraches safe to eat at?

Yes, Huaraches has an excellent safety record with a score of 89/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Huaraches

Name: Huaraches
Address: 4231 S ARCHER AVE, Chicago, 60632
Rating: 89

4231 S ARCHER AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 11mo ago

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0Excellent

Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in Chicago

Improving

6 inspections

Last: May 30, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

17%

Clean Rate

8.2

Avg Violations

12 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

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-11

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+6 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.

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2022

2 inspections

3 high priority

9 intermediate

20 basic

Jun

Jun 2023

2 inspections

1 high priority

3 intermediate

8 basic

May 2024

1 inspections

5 basic

May

May 2025

1 inspections

Inspection History

6 records on file

4 Canvass2 Canvass Re-Inspection

May 25

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 24

Canvass InspectionPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED PREP TABLE LOCATED IN REAR KITCHEN TO HAVE EXCESSIVE RUST BUILT-UP COATING BOTTOM OF TABLE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE/REPAIR RUSTED SURFACE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH BUILD-UP ON INTERIOR OF DOORS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAKING PIPE LOCATED UNDER THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CRACKED AND MISSING FLOOR TILE ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP ON UNUSED HOOD SYSTEM IN REAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REMOVE.

Base deductions−10 pts

Jun 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

Base deductions−6 pts

Jun 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High3 Med5 Basic

9 total

65/100inspection score

−35 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HANDSINK IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (VARIETY OF CHICKEN, RICE, BEANS) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 48.8F - 50.1 F LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER AND FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND TO MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F AT ALL TIMES. MANGER DISCARDED A TOTAL OF 120LBS OF TCS FOODS AT A COST OF $120. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE PRINTED MENU FOR ALL ANIMAL FOOD PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS (EGGS ANY STYLE AND STEAK) THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW AND ADD A REMINDER ON THE MENU THAT READS: *THESE ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. CONSUMING UNDERCOOKED OR RAW FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. (REFER TO CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY HANDOUT) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 140 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND BASEMENT AREA. MANAGEMENT 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 (5)

−10 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM 2ND SINK BASIN, WATER BACKS UP INTO 1ST AND 3RD SINK BASINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BEFORE RE-INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2557200 CONDUCTED ON 6/13/22. #37 MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, #37 MUST LABEL PREPACKAGED (DESSERTS) FOODS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE WITH INFO GIVEN, #44 MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR AREA, #47 OBESRVED GROCERY BAGSUSED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN FREEZERS, #55 MUST SEAL GAP UNDERNEATH COUNTERTOP IN FRONT PREP AREA . MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−35 pts

Jun 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 High3 Med10 Basic

14 total

55/100inspection score

−45 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN JUICE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL REPACKAGED (DESSERTS) FOODS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE WITH INFO GIVEN.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED AN APPX. "1-2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM AND SIDES OF REAR GARAGE OVERHEAD DOOR. MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

Basic (10)

−20 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR AREA.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN REACH IN FREEZERS.MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF REAR PREP TABLE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,GRILL TABLES, FRYER CABINETS,PREP TABLES,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT REAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST SEAL GAP UNDERNEATH COUNTER TOP IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA AND MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS OBSERVED A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER IN 1ST FL.REAR GARAGE AREA AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED EXPIRED AND NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−45 pts

Jun 22

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High6 Med10 Basic

18 total

30/100inspection score

−70 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN JUICE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED 2- DOOR PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA AT 51.8F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL LETTER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

Intermediate (6)

−30 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS IN COOLERS SUCH AS 5-GALLONS COOKED BEANS 46.0F.10LBS. RAW STEAK 48.4F. 1.5LBS. COOKED RICE 49.5F. 2LBS. RAW RIBS 50.2F. 6LBS. COOKED TACO MEAT 48.2F. 6LBS. COOKED PORK 49.6F. 24LBS. COOKED STEAK 56.8F-62.4F. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX.82.2LBS. $390.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER ON MENU OF CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL REPACKAGED (DESSERTS) FOODS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE WITH INFO GIVEN.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR ENTRY REAR DOOR,REAR STORAGE AREA ON FLOOR NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER,NEAR SHELVING UNITS,IN BASEMENT UNDER & IN BETWEEN CLUTTER,ON FLOOR UNDER CHEMICAL STORAGE SHELF,IN BETWEEN AND ON UNUSED COOLER & STORAGE SHELVES IN STORAGE AREA,ON LEDGE OF BOOTH SEAT IN DINING AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/13/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED AN APPX. "1-2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR AND ALONG BOTTOM AND SIDES OF REAR GARAGE OVERHEAD DOOR. MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

Basic (10)

−20 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR AREA.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN REACH IN FREEZERS.MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF REAR PREP TABLE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,GRILL TABLES, FRYER CABINETS,PREP TABLES,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT REAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS OBSERVED A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER IN 1ST FL.REAR GARAGE AREA AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST SEAL GAP UNDERNEATH COUNTER TOP IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA AND MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED EXPIRED AND NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−70 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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