What is Neveria EL Sabor DE Mexico's health inspection score?

Neveria EL Sabor DE Mexico has a SafeDine safety score of 75 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Neveria EL Sabor DE Mexico last inspected?

Neveria EL Sabor DE Mexico was last inspected on August 8, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Neveria EL Sabor DE Mexico have?

Neveria EL Sabor DE Mexico has 41 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Neveria EL Sabor DE Mexico safe to eat at?

Neveria EL Sabor DE Mexico has a good safety record with a score of 75/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Neveria EL Sabor DE Mexico serve?

Neveria EL Sabor DE Mexico serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Neveria EL Sabor DE Mexico

Name: Neveria EL Sabor DE Mexico
Address: 1639 W 18TH ST, Chicago, 60608
Rating: 75

1639 W 18TH ST, Chicago

Last inspected 10mo ago

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0Good

American•Pilsen

Ranked #233 of 411 in PilsenBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Aug 8, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

8.2

Avg Violations

10 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Score Analysis

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-29

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+27 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 71/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (75/100) 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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Violation Timeline

Dec 2022

2 inspections

13 high priority

5 intermediate

5 basic

Dec

Dec 2023

1 inspections

2 high priority

6 basic

Nov 2024

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

4 basic

Nov

Aug 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Inspection History

5 records on file

4 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Aug 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT AND SHELVES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES IN NEED OF CLEANING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−4 pts

Nov 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High2 Med4 Basic

8 total1 risk factor

57/100inspection score

−38 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
4-301.11 OBSERVED A 3-DOOR PREP COOLER UNIT, WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE, AT AN INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 60F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN A 3 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED ABOUT 2 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN FLAUTAS AT 57F AND ABOUT 2 LBS OF SLICED TOMATOES AT 53F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD-HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-602.11 OBSERVED PREPACKAGED DESSERTS INSIDE OF A REACH-IN COOLER FOR SALE WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE BUSINESS NAME, BUSINESS ADDRESS, AND INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL PREPACKAGED DESSERTS THAT ARE FOR SALE.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS BETWEEN AND BEHIND THE REACH-IN FREEZERS LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-304.11 OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION FOR THE SMALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ON SITE (PANINI PRESS AND SMALL FRYERS). OBSERVED EXCESSIVE SMOKE FROM SAID UNITS IN THE FACILITY DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY MUST INSTALL MECHANICAL VENTILATION OR REMOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER THAT IS ON DUTY WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS.

Base deductions−38 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Dec 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High6 Basic

8 total2 risk factors

58/100inspection score

−32 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

Basic (6)

−12 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED SMALL PAPER CUPS USED AS DISPENSING UTENSILS FOR TOPPINGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LONG HANDLE UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED UNWRAPPED STRAWS FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WRAPPED STRAWS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES AND INSIDE DOOR GASKETS OF COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MANTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS ON WALLS AND UNDER PREP TABLES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−32 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Dec 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

4 High1 Med2 Basic

7 total2 risk factors

41/100inspection score

−49 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT AN I.D. TO SHOW PROOF THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE IS ACTUALLY THEIR OWN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF IDENTIFICATION AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION WRITTEN UNDER VIOLATION #2.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT AN I.D. TO SHOW PROOF THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE IS ACTUALLY THEIR OWN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF IDENTIFICATION AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND DRYING PROVISION SUCH AS PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED THE SMALL FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-601.11 OBSERVED NO PROPER LABELS ON ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS THAT CONTAIN THE BUSINESS NAME, BUSINESS ADDRESS AND INGREDIENTS FOR THE PREPACKAGED DESSERTS AND POTATO CHIPS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED RUST ON THE GREASE TRAP LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND RUST ON THE LOWER SHELF OF THE PREP TABLE LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Base deductions−49 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Dec 22

Canvass InspectionFail

9 High4 Med3 Basic

16 total4 risk factors

0/100inspection score

−116 pts

High Priority (9)

−90 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE AND THE OTHER PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT AN I.D. TO SHOW PROOF THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE IS ACTUALLY THEIR OWN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE AND PROVIDE PROOF OF IDENTIFICATION AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION WRITTEN UNDER VIOLATION #2.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
2-101.11 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE AND THE OTHER PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT AN I.D. TO SHOW PROOF THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE IS ACTUALLY THEIR OWN CERTIFICATE, WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE AND PROVIDE PROOF OF IDENTIFICATION AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PRESENTED FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
5-205.11 OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SINK BLOCKED WITH UTENSILS, A HEAD OF LETTUCE AND A WATER PURIFIER ATTACHED TO THE HAND WASHING SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS AND ONLY USE THE HAND WASHING SINK TO WASH HANDS ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
6-301.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING CLEANSER AT THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING CLEANSER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION WRITTEN UNDER ABOVE VIOLATION.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED THE SMALL FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
29COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP−10
3-502.11 OBSERVED SPECIAL PROCESS DRINKS (PER EMPLOYEE, "FERMENTED PINEAPPLE DRINK) BEING STORED ON SITE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID SPECIAL PROCESS ITEMS OR THE FACILITY MUST CONTACT CDPH TO INQUIRE "HOW TO OBTAIN A VARIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
32VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS−10
8-103.11 OBSERVED NO VARIANCE OBTAIN BY THE FACILITY FOR THE "SPECIAL PROCESS FERMENTED PINEAPPLE DRINK" ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A VARIANCE FOR ALL SPECIAL PROCESSES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION WRITTEN UNDER VIOLATION #29.

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-601.11 OBSERVED NO PROPER LABELS ON ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS THAT CONTAIN THE BUSINESS NAME, BUSINESS ADDRESS AND INGREDIENTS FOR THE PREPACKAGED DESSERTS AND POTATO CHIPS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED TWO LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND 2 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-501.112 OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEAD COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR BETWEEN THE WALL AND 3 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED RUST ON THE GREASE TRAP LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND RUST ON THE LOWER SHELF OF THE PREP TABLE LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
8-404.13(B:4) OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2529020 DATED 9/3/21; 6-501.11: **C** Maintained in Good Repair, Facilities (FACILITIES NOT IN GOOD REPAIR) OBSERVED FLOOR TILE IN FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA UNDER THE THREE DOOR REFRIGERATOR BROKEN, CRACKED AND MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO MAKE FLOOR EASY TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

Base deductions−116 pts

Risk factor bonus (4× +5)−20 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

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