What is EL Asadero Colombiano's health inspection score?

EL Asadero Colombiano has a SafeDine safety score of 66 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was EL Asadero Colombiano last inspected?

EL Asadero Colombiano was last inspected on May 22, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does EL Asadero Colombiano have?

EL Asadero Colombiano has 37 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is EL Asadero Colombiano safe to eat at?

EL Asadero Colombiano has a safety score of 66/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

EL Asadero Colombiano

Name: EL Asadero Colombiano
Address: 4800-4802 N CENTRAL AVE, Chicago, 60630
Rating: 66

4800-4802 N CENTRAL AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 10mo ago

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0Fair

Chicago

Ranked #1000 of 1000 in Chicago

Stable

5 inspections

Last: May 22, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

7.4

Avg Violations

11 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

12x

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-34

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-4 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-6 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-11 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+4 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

4800-4802 N CENTRAL AVE, Chicago, IL 60630

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2023

2 inspections

2 intermediate

16 basic

Aug

May 2024

2 inspections

3 high priority

7 basic

May 2025

1 inspections

2 intermediate

7 basic

May

Inspection History

5 records on file

3 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Short Form Complaint

May 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

2 Med7 Basic

9 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED CONDIMENTS STORED IN UNLABELED CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED SPICES, SEASONING AND FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
REAR ENTRANCE DOOR WITH 1/4" TO 1/2" GAP AT BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOOR,REPAIR ISSUE TO MINIMIZE PEST/INSECT ENTRY

Basic (7)

−14 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR AT FRONT ICE MACHINE VENT. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
ALL RAW WOODEN SHELVING IN THE REAR STORAGE MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED, SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST NOT USE ALUMINUM FOIL AS LINER FOR COOKING EQUIPMENT/DEEP FRYER.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
BROKEN FLOOR CEMENT AT DISHROOM,REPAIR ISSUE WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS MATTING FOR FLOORS. MATTING MUST BE WASHABLE/CLEANABLE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
REPLACED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES POSTED ON SITE. CERTIFICATE VALID ONLY FOR 3YEARS

Base deductions−24 pts

May 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High3 Basic

5 total1 risk factor

69/100inspection score

−26 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS CHICKEN WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN MEAT CUTTING PREP ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED SEVERAL EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CARDS ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC−2
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2594534 DATED 5/14/2024. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−26 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

May 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High4 Basic

5 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN MEAT CUTTING PREP ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TESTING DEVICES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED SEVERAL EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CARDS ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2580921 DATED 8/29/2023: #53 "OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN REAR EMPLOYEE UNISEX WASHROOM LOCATED NEXT TO UTILITY SINK ENCLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN REAR EMPLOYEE UNISEX WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−18 pts

Aug 23

Short Form Complaint InspectionPass

1 Med8 Basic

9 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12: OBSERVED CONDIMENTS SUCH AS SALT STORED IN UNLABELED CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED SPICES, SEASONING AND FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
3-304.12: OBSERVED COLANDER STORED IN CONTAINER ON TOP OF CUT LETTUCE IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED IN USE UTENSILS ARE STORED WITH HANDLES ABOVE TOP OF FOOD AND THE CONTAINER.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19: OBSERVED RUSTY SURFACES OF SHELVING UNITS IN WALKIN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SHELVING UNITS IN WALKIN COOLER. OBSERVED UNSEALED WOODEN STORAGE SHELVES IN BEVERAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY SEAL WOODEN STORAGE SHELVES IN BEVERAGE ROOM FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED CRATES AND PALLETS USED FOR STORAGE IN MULTIPLE AREAS ON PREMISES SUCH AS IN DRY STORAGE, REAR STORAGE ROOM(NEAR HOT WATER TANK), REAR PREP ROOM(WITH FREEZERS, DRY STORAGE AND SIX DOOR COOLER), WALK IN COOLER AND MOP STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CRATES AND PALLETS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND OBTAIN ADEQUATE SHELVING TO PROVIDE EASE OF CLEANABILITY AND TO PREVENT AREAS FOR PEST HARBORAGE. OBSERVED CHEMICALS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR DRY STORAGE/ PREP ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ADEQUATE SHELVING TO PROVIDE EASE OF CLEANABILTY AND TO PREVENT AREAS FOR PEST HARBORAGE. OBSERVED FOIL USED AS SHELF LINER ON BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL AND MAINTAIN BO
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C): OBSERVED FOOD RESIDUE ON SURFACES OF POTATO CUTTER LOCATED ON WALL IN REAR LOCATED ON WALL LEADING TO HALLWAY OF REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN POTATO CUTTER AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
5-501.17: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN REAR EMPLOYEE UNISEX WASHROOM LOCATED NEXT TO UTILITY SINK ENCLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN REAR EMPLOYEE UNISEX WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114: OBSERVED CLUTTERED MOP BUCKET STORAGE CLOSET LOCATED OUTSIDE OF KITCHEN ENTRANCE SWINGING DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CRATES AND OBTAIN ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY AND TO PREVENT AREAS FOR PEST HARBORAGE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12: OBSERVED RICE AND POTATOES ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH WOODEN SHELVING IN BEVERAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING AROUND CIRCULAR VENT IN AREA BETWEEN FRONT ENTRANCE AND COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.11: OBSERVED HOLES IN CEILING ACROSS FROM EMPLOYEE UNISEX WASHROOM IN REAR HALLWAY AND ABOVE LARGE MIXER. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY SEAL HOLES FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED STAINED AND DUSTY CEILING TILES ABOVE OVEN IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-303.11: OBSERVED NON WORKING CEILING FAN LIGHT FIXTURE IN DINING AREA ON WEST SIDE OF PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−21 pts

Aug 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med8 Basic

9 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED CONDIMENTS SUCH AS SALT STORED IN UNLABELED CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED SPICES, SEASONING AND FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED COLANDER STORED IN CONTAINER ON TOP OF CUT LETTUCE IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED IN USE UTENSILS ARE STORED WITH HANDLES ABOVE TOP OF FOOD AND THE CONTAINER.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RUSTY SURFACES OF SHELVING UNITS IN WALKIN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SHELVING UNITS IN WALKIN COOLER. OBSERVED UNSEALED WOODEN STORAGE SHELVES IN BEVERAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY SEAL WOODEN STORAGE SHELVES IN BEVERAGE ROOM FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED CRATES AND PALLETS USED FOR STORAGE IN MULTIPLE AREAS ON PREMISES SUCH AS IN DRY STORAGE, REAR STORAGE ROOM(NEAR HOT WATER TANK), REAR PREP ROOM(WITH FREEZERS, DRY STORAGE AND SIX DOOR COOLER), WALK IN COOLER AND MOP STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CRATES AND PALLETS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND OBTAIN ADEQUATE SHELVING TO PROVIDE EASE OF CLEANABILITY AND TO PREVENT AREAS FOR PEST HARBORAGE. OBSERVED CHEMICALS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR DRY STORAGE/ PREP ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ADEQUATE SHELVING TO PROVIDE EASE OF CLEANABILTY AND TO PREVENT AREAS FOR PEST HARBORAGE. OBSERVED FOIL USED AS SHELF LINER ON BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL AND MAINTAIN BOTTOM S
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD RESIDUE ON SURFACES OF POTATO CUTTER LOCATED ON WALL IN REAR LOCATED ON WALL LEADING TO HALLWAY OF REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN POTATO CUTTER AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN REAR EMPLOYEE UNISEX WASHROOM LOCATED NEXT TO UTILITY SINK ENCLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN REAR EMPLOYEE UNISEX WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CLUTTERED MOP BUCKET STORAGE CLOSET LOCATED OUTSIDE OF KITCHEN ENTRANCE SWINGING DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CRATES AND OBTAIN ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY AND TO PREVENT AREAS FOR PEST HARBORAGE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HOLES IN CEILING ACROSS FROM EMPLOYEE UNISEX WASHROOM IN REAR HALLWAY AND ABOVE LARGE MIXER. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY SEAL HOLES FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED STAINED AND DUSTY CEILING TILES ABOVE OVEN IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED RICE AND POTATOES ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH WOODEN SHELVING IN BEVERAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING AROUND CIRCULAR VENT IN AREA BETWEEN FRONT ENTRANCE AND COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED NON WORKING CEILING FAN LIGHT FIXTURE IN DINING AREA ON WEST SIDE OF PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−21 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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