What is EL Guero's health inspection score?

EL Guero has a SafeDine safety score of 74 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 Guero last inspected?

EL Guero was last inspected on March 26, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does EL Guero have?

EL Guero has 18 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is EL Guero safe to eat at?

EL Guero has a good safety record with a score of 74/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

EL Guero

Name: EL Guero
Address: 9027-9029 S COMMERCIAL AVE, Chicago, 60617
Rating: 74

9027-9029 S COMMERCIAL AVE , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 3/26/2024

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0Good

Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in Chicago

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Mar 26, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

40%

Clean Rate

3.6

Avg Violations

26 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

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

-26

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+2 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

100

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

Oct 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

9 basic

Oct

Nov 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

4 basic

Dec 2023

2 inspections

1 intermediate

Dec

Mar 2024

1 inspections

Inspection History

5 records on file

2 Canvass3 Canvass Re-Inspection

Mar 24

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
STILL OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF APPX. 150 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES SUCH AS IN LIQUOR COUNTER AREA-ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND LIQUOR SHELVING UNITS.BOTTLE LIQUOR ON SALES FLOOR.REAR HALL WAY-ON FLOOR NEXT TO CONVEYOR BELT,INSIDE OF STORAGE CLOSET ALONG WALL BASES.ONE UNUSED WALK IN COOLERS-ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES ,PALLETS AND SHELVING UNITS.REAR PREP AREA-UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK & HAND SINK .BASEMENT-UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES UNDER & ON BETWEEN PALLETS AND FLOOR,MIXED IN WITH MOUNDS OF DIRT,BRICKS,COMPRESSOR UNIT.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/4/23.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)

Base deductions−5 pts

Nov 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

2 Med4 Basic

6 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
STILL OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF APPX. 1,000 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES SUCH AS IN FRONT PREP AREA -ON FLOOR BEHIND UNUSED,COOLERS, PREP TABLES,GRILL TABLE,ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT AND WINDOW SILL.LIQUOR COUNTER AREA-ON SHELVING UNITS,ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND LIQUOR SHELVING UNITS.BOTTLE LIQUOR DISPLAY ON SALES FLOOR,UNDERNEATH PALLETS OF BEER ON SALES FLOOR & DISPLAY SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR.REAR HALL WAY-ON FLOOR NEXT TO CONVEYOR BELT,INSIDE OF STORAGE CLOSET ALONG WALL BASES AND FLOOR,BOTH UNUSED WALK IN COOLERS-ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES ,PALLETS AND SHELVING UNITS.REAR PREP AREA-UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE RACKS ,INSIDE OF FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE.BASEMENT-UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES UNDER & IN BETWEEN PALLETS AND FLOOR,MIXED IN WITH MOUNDS OF DIRT,ON TOPSIDE OF GREASE TRAPS,COMPRESSOR UNIT.ALSO 2- DEAD MICE AND 1-DECAYED ON FLOOR NEAR PALLETS AND MOUND OF DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITI
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT EXIT DOOR,REAR GARBAGE DOOR . MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19 : OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS IN STORAGE CLOSET IN REAR HALL WAY MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLES,UNUSED REACH IN & PREP COOLERS,STORAGE SHELVES& RACKS,WINDOW SILLS,EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAPS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED ,BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES ,HOLE IN LOWER WALL BASE AND FLOOR IN REAR HALL WAY CLOSET.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT , REAR HALLWAY,BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER AND WHERE NEEDED.

Base deductions−18 pts

Oct 23

Canvass InspectionFail

2 Med9 Basic

11 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF APPX. 1,000 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES SUCH AS IN FRONT PREP AREA -ON FLOOR BEHIND UNUSED,COOLERS, PREP TABLES,GRILL TABLE,ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT AND WINDOW SILL.LIQUOR COUNTER AREA-ON SHELVING UNITS,ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND LIQUOR SHELVING UNITS.ON SALES FLOOR-ON CARDBOARD AT SODA DISPLAY,BOTTLE LIQUOR DISPLAY ON SALES FLOOR,UNDERNEATH PALLETS OF BEER ON SALES FLOOR & DISPLAY SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR.REAR HALL WAY-ON FLOOR NEXT TO CONVEYOR BELT,INSIDE OF STORAGE CLOSET ALONG WALL BASES AND FLOOR,BOTH UNUSED WALK IN COOLERS-ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES ,PALLETS AND SHELVING UNITS.REAR PREP AREA-UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE RACKS ,INSIDE OF FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,MEAT SLICER ON COUNTER TOP.BASEMENT-UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES UNDER & IN BETWEEN PALLETS AND FLOOR,MIXED IN WITH MOUNDS OF DIRT,ON TOPSIDE OF GREASE TRAPS.ALSO 2- DEAD MICE AND 1-DECAYED ON FLOOR NEAR
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT EXIT DOOR,REAR GARBAGE DOOR AND CENTER OF BASEMENT DOOR. MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

Basic (9)

−18 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS IN STORAGE CLOSET IN REAR HALL WAY MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT.MUST ELIMINATE CRATE USED FOR STORAGE IN BEER WALK IN COOLER AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED A WORN & PITTED CUTTING BAORD ON FLOOR ALONG WALL IN REAR PREP AREA MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,MEAT SLICER,UNUSED REACH IN & PREP COOLERS,STORAGE SHELVES& RACKS,WINDOW SILLS,WALK IN COOLER-FAN GUARD COVERS AND COMPRESSOR UNIT,EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAPS.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT FRONT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED ,BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES INSIDE OF BEER WALK IN COOLER,SALES FLOOR,HOLE IN LOWER WALL BASE AND FLOOR IN REAR HALL WAY CLOSET,BROKEN AND DAMAGED CONCRETE FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT,STAINED CEILING TILES ON SALES FLOOR.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA AND TAQUERIA DINING AREA.MUST FINISH CEILING TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN FRONT & REAR PREP AREAS,BASEMENT AND WHERE NEEDED.MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR AND KEEP DRY.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND MAKE WALLS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT , REAR PREP AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.

Base deductions−28 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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