What is Tortello's health inspection score?

Tortello has a SafeDine safety score of 87 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Tortello last inspected?

Tortello was last inspected on January 7, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Tortello have?

Tortello has 11 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Tortello safe to eat at?

Yes, Tortello has an excellent safety record with a score of 87/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Tortello serve?

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

Official Health Record

Tortello

Name: Tortello
Address: 1746 W DIVISION ST, Chicago, 60622
Rating: 87

1746 W DIVISION ST, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 1/7/2025

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0Excellent

American•Wicker Park

Ranked #132 of 583 in Wicker ParkBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Jan 7, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

40%

Clean Rate

2.2

Avg Violations

17 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-13

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+1 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

May 2022

1 inspections

3 high priority

4 basic

May

Oct 2023

1 inspections

2 basic

Oct 2024

1 inspections

2 basic

Oct

Nov 2024

1 inspections

Jan 2025

1 inspections

Jan

Inspection History

5 records on file

4 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Jan 25

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 24

Canvass InspectionFail

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS IN HOT WATER DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
50HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE−2
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER ON PREMISES UPON ARRIVAL. MAXIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE MEASURED AT 65 F THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HOT WATER REACHES A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100 F FOR ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AND 110 F FOR ALL OTHER SINKS. MANAGER STATED BUILD CONSTRUCTION INTERFERED WITH HOT WATER. PLUMBER ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−4 pts

Oct 23

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
OBSERVED TABLEWARE FORKS STORED ON TOP OF PLATES UNCOVERED IN THE DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO COVER OR WRAP UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN WITH LID) INSIDE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.

Base deductions−4 pts

May 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 High4 Basic

7 total1 risk factor

57/100inspection score

−38 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING�TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS (COOLING PASTA SAUCE, NOODLES) WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE FRONT HAND SINK NEAR THE NOODLE PREPARERS AND THE 2ND UNISEX STAFF/PUBLIC TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL DESIGNATED HAND SINKS.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED ON A TOWEL IN FRONT OF THE ICE BIN LOCATED BEHIND THE REGISTER. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED TWO MALE FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING DOUGH TO MAKE FRESH NOODLES IN THE FRONT DISPLAY WINDOW WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE 2ND UNISEX STAFF/PUBLIC TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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.

Base deductions−38 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 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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