What is Alebrijes Cafe's health inspection score?

Alebrijes Cafe has a SafeDine safety score of 85 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Alebrijes Cafe last inspected?

Alebrijes Cafe was last inspected on January 21, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Alebrijes Cafe have?

Alebrijes Cafe has 17 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Alebrijes Cafe safe to eat at?

Yes, Alebrijes Cafe has an excellent safety record with a score of 85/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Alebrijes Cafe

Name: Alebrijes Cafe
Address: 3441 W Lawrence AVE, Chicago, 60625
Rating: 85

3441 W Lawrence AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 1/21/2026

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Lincoln Square

Ranked #162 of 448 in Lincoln Square

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6 inspections

Last: Jan 21, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

17%

Clean Rate

2.8

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-15

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-6 pts

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

Jan 2023

2 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Jan

Feb 2024

1 inspections

2 high priority

4 basic

Feb 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

3 basic

Feb

Jan 2026

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

4 Canvass2 Canvass Re-Inspection

Jan 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

1 High2 Basic

3 total1 risk factor

81/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
NO VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT OR WRITTEN PROCEDURES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON THE INSIDE OF THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE DISHWASHING PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD.

Base deductions−14 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Feb 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Feb 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med3 Basic

5 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MAKER.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MAKER AT ALL TIMES.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED STICKY FLY TRAP ROLLS HANGING ABOVE THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN WASHROOMS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2589316 DATED: 02/07/2024 #47--4-501.11: **C** Good Repair and Proper Adjustment- Equipment OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN. #56--4-301.14: **C** Ventilation Hood Systems, Adequacy OBSERVED NO VENTILATION OVER THE TABLE-TOP COOKING GRILL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 2/12/2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−21 pts

Feb 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High4 Basic

6 total2 risk factors

62/100inspection score

−28 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE(TCS FOODS) PORK,HAM ETC.IS BEING PREPARED/HANDLED/SERVED TO CUSTOMERS.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN (TCS FOODS) ARE PREPARED, HANDLED, AND - OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED NO VENTILATION OVER THE TABLE-TOP COOKING GRILL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2570218 DATED:01/25/2023 #58--2-102.13 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−28 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Jan 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT

Base deductions−2 pts

Jan 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED INCOMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE. OBSERVED SEVERAL UNDERCOOKED ITEMS ON MENU WITH NO ASTERISK. MENU DOES NOT STATE MEANING OF ASTERISK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO UPDATE MENU. PRIORTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT

Base deductions−7 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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