What is Churro Factory's health inspection score?

Churro Factory has a SafeDine safety score of 69 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Churro Factory last inspected?

Churro Factory was last inspected on January 29, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Churro Factory have?

Churro Factory has 18 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Churro Factory safe to eat at?

Churro Factory has a safety score of 69/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Churro Factory serve?

Churro Factory serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Churro Factory

Name: Churro Factory
Address: 3927 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago, 60613
Rating: 69

3927 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 1/29/2025

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0Fair

American•Lakeview

Ranked #696 of 979 in LakeviewBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

3 inspections

Last: Jan 29, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

15 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-31

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-2 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-9 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+5 pts

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

3927 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago, IL 60613

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

6 basic

Oct

Nov 2024

1 inspections

5 basic

Jan 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Jan

Inspection History

3 records on file

1 Complaint1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Canvass

Jan 25

Complaint InspectionLatestPass

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN FRONT AND REAR PREPARATION AREA. OBSERVED A FEW BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND VENTS INSIDE BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN RER FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED NO LIGHTING AVAILABLE IN THE CONVERTED WALK IN COOLER THAT IS NOW A WALK IN DRY STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED LIGHTING TO NOT BE FUNCTIONAL AT ANY OF THE OVERHEAD LIGHTS IN THE EXHAUST HOOD AT FRONT PREPARATION AREA OVER FRYERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN BOTH PREPARATION AND STORAGE AREAS.

Base deductions−13 pts

Nov 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-305.11 - OBSERVED BUCKETS AND CASES OF FROSTING STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE CONVERTED WALK IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
4-903.11(A;C) - OBSERVED BOXES OF SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS STACKED ON THE FLOOR IN THE CONVERTED WALK IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15 - OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET FROM HOT WATER IN 1 COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION. HOT WATER LEAKS FROM FAUCET WHEN HANDLE IS TURNED OFF. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-204.12 - OBSERVED NO ACCESSIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE FOLLOWING PIECES OF EQUIPMENT IN FRONT CASHIER/PREPARATION AREA: ICE MACHINE; COFFEE MAKER IN CORNER; LARGER SILVER CAPPUCCINO MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IN ACCESSIBLE LOCATION IN ORDER TO ROUTINELY SERVICE IN THE WATER LINES CONNECTED TO THE PIECES OF EQUIPMENT.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-303.11 - OBSERVED NO LIGHTING AVAILABLE IN THE CONVERTED WALK IN COOLER THAT IS NOW A WALK IN DRY STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED LIGHTING TO NOT BE FUNCTIONAL AT ANY OF THE OVERHEAD LIGHTS IN THE EXHAUST HOOD AT FRONT PREPARATION AREA OVER FRYERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN BOTH PREPARATION AND STORAGE AREAS.

Base deductions−10 pts

Oct 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med6 Basic

8 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE COMPONENTS IN FRONT PREPARATION/CASHIER AREA TO BE HEAVILY SOILED AND COVERED WITH A BLACK AND GREY SLIME AND SUBSTANCE THAT IS DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE AND COVERING MANY INTERIOR COMPONENTS. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD ICE, CLEAN, SANTITIZE, AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE FREE OF BUILD UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER PRESENT IN 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER NEXT TO HAND SINK IN MIDDLE PREPARATION AREA ACROSS FROM FYERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN ACCESSIBLE LOCATION TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED BUCKETS AND CASES OF FROSTING STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE CONVERTED WALK IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED BOXES OF SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS STACKED ON THE FLOOR IN THE CONVERTED WALK IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NO ACCESSIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE FOLLOWING PIECES OF EQUIPMENT IN FRONT CASHIER/PREPARATION AREA: ICE MACHINE; COFFEE MAKER IN CORNER; LARGER SILVER CAPPUCCINO MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IN ACCESSIBLE LOCATION IN ORDER TO ROUTINELY SERVICE IN THE WATER LINES CONNECTED TO THE PIECES OF EQUIPMENT.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET FROM HOT WATER IN 1 COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION. HOT WATER LEAKS FROM FAUCET WHEN HANDLE IS TURNED OFF. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE BASEBOARD IN DISHWASHING AREA DIRECTLY UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE SEPARATED FROM WALL EXPOSING THE WALL AND GAPS BEHIND. INSTRUCTED TO ATTACH BASEBOARD AND MAINTAIN AN ENCLOSED AND COVED FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTURE BELOW 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED NO LIGHTING AVAILABLE IN THE CONVERTED WALK IN COOLER THAT IS NOW A WALK IN DRY STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED LIGHTING TO NOT BE FUNCTIONAL AT ANY OF THE OVERHEAD LIGHTS IN THE EXHAUST HOOD AT FRONT PREPARATION AREA OVER FRYERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN BOTH PREPARATION AND STORAGE AREAS.

Base deductions−27 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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