What is LA Cebollita Restaurant's health inspection score?

LA Cebollita Restaurant has a SafeDine safety score of 89 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was LA Cebollita Restaurant last inspected?

LA Cebollita Restaurant was last inspected on July 3, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does LA Cebollita Restaurant have?

LA Cebollita Restaurant has 45 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is LA Cebollita Restaurant safe to eat at?

Yes, LA Cebollita Restaurant has an excellent safety record with a score of 89/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does LA Cebollita Restaurant serve?

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

Official Health Record

LA Cebollita Restaurant

Name: LA Cebollita Restaurant
Address: 4343 W 47TH ST, Chicago, 60632
Rating: 89

4343 W 47TH ST, Chicago

Last inspected 9mo ago

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0Excellent

American•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

6 inspections

Last: Jul 3, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

7.5

Avg Violations

9 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-11

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+1 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

4343 W 47TH ST, Chicago, IL 60632

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2022

1 inspections

2 high priority

3 intermediate

13 basic

Nov

Dec 2022

2 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

15 basic

Aug 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

Aug

Jul 2024

1 inspections

2 basic

Jul 2025

1 inspections

4 basic

Jul

Inspection History

6 records on file

4 Canvass2 Canvass Re-Inspection

Jul 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED DURING STORAGE. INSTD TO INVERT (HANDLE UP) AND MAINTAIN
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN DEEP FREEZER. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS/BAGS AND MAINTAIN
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
PLASTIC LINING ON EXTERIOR SIDE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO REMOVE PLASTIC SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2

Base deductions−8 pts

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED HANDSINK IN REAR DISH/PREP AREA TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER TO BE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

Base deductions−4 pts

Aug 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High1 Med

2 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINK IN MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MISSING LABELS ON FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−15 pts

Dec 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED OVER SIZED POTS AND KETTLE THAT IS TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE / DEMONSTRATE ON HOW TO SANITIZE UTENSILS OR REMOVE UTENSILS FROM PREMISES
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL TILES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS,FLOOR TILES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.

Base deductions−4 pts

Dec 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High2 Med13 Basic

17 total2 risk factors

34/100inspection score

−56 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (RICE,BEANS, CHICKEN,STEAK,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLDING UNIT AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
INspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAG

Basic (13)

−26 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
Inspector Comments: MUST STORE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS FROM FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA AND STORE PROPERLY.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON FRONT 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AND REAR 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
nspector Comments: OBSERVED OVER SIZED POTS AND KETTLE THAT IS TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON HOW TO SANITIZE UTENSILS OR REMOVE UTENSILS FROM PREMISES.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE, GRILL TABLE,STEAM TABLE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH REAR HAND SINK
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL TILES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS,FLOOR TILES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING AND OVERHEAD SHELF IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR HOOD
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOODS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR NEW EMPLOYEE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−56 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Nov 22

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High3 Med13 Basic

18 total

39/100inspection score

−61 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE OBSERVED FRONT HAND WASHING SINK SLOW DRAINING.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED NO HEATING ELEMENT FOR CARNITA HOT HOLDING UNIT AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER THAT IS NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME USED ON WEEKENDS.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL LETTER TO FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLDING UNIT AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 60 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES ,ON TOP OF CHEMICALS STORED ON SHELVING UNITS,ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN PALLET ON FLOOR. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/28/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

Basic (13)

−26 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
MUST STORE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS FROM FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA AND STORE PROPERLY.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON FRONT 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AND REAR 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED OVER SIZED POTS AND KETTLE THAT IS TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON HOW TO SANITIZE UTENSILS OR REMOVE UTENSILS FROM PREMISES.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE, GRILL TABLE,STEAM TABLE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH REAR HAND SINK.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED MISSING LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL TILES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS,FLOOR TILES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING AND OVERHEAD SHELF IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR HOOD.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOODS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR NEW EMPLOYEE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−61 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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