What is Churro Factory's health inspection score?

Churro Factory has a SafeDine safety score of 68 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 July 16, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Churro Factory have?

Churro Factory has 7 total violations across 2 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 68/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Churro Factory

Name: Churro Factory
Address: 5642-5644 W 63RD ST, Chicago, 60638
Rating: 68

5642-5644 W 63RD ST, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 7/16/2024

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0Fair

Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in Chicago

Unknown

2 inspections

Last: Jul 16, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

50%

Clean Rate

3.5

Avg Violations

23 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-35

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-5 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-12 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-18 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

Latest

100% weight

Real-time Score: 65/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (68/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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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Inspection History

2 records on file

1 Complaint1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Jul 24

Complaint InspectionLatestPass

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 1/4 GAP UNDER REAR EXTERIOR DOOR (ON RIGHT SIDE) IN LOADING AREA NEXT TO LARGE OVERHEAD DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED STOPPERS IN THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT ABLE TO CLOSE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT STORAGE ROOMS IN THE FACILITY. OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOMS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF RESIDUE IN FLOOR DRAIN FOR FRONT PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AND WALL DAMAGE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: FRONT BROWN WALL NEAR CUSTOMER RESTROOM, WHITE WALL LEADING TO FRONT CASHIER AREA, WALL NEAR DOOR IN FIRST STORAGE ROOM OFF HALLWAY, WALL BEHIND DOOR TO ENTER EMPLOYEE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED MULTIPLE UNWORKING LIGHT BULBS IN THE HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN LIGHT BULBS.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND UPDATE TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

Base deductions−17 pts

Apr 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

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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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