What is LA Parrilla Latin Food 2's health inspection score?

LA Parrilla Latin Food 2 has a SafeDine safety score of 77 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was LA Parrilla Latin Food 2 last inspected?

LA Parrilla Latin Food 2 was last inspected on June 5, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does LA Parrilla Latin Food 2 have?

LA Parrilla Latin Food 2 has 51 total violations across 9 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is LA Parrilla Latin Food 2 safe to eat at?

LA Parrilla Latin Food 2 has a good safety record with a score of 77/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

LA Parrilla Latin Food 2

Name: LA Parrilla Latin Food 2
Address: 5938-5940 N BROADWAY, Chicago, 60660
Rating: 77

5938-5940 N BROADWAY, Chicago

Last inspected 10mo ago

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Ranked #131 of 237 in Edgewater

Improving

9 inspections

Last: Jun 5, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

5.7

Avg Violations

10 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

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-23

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+17 pts

100

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

5938-5940 N BROADWAY, Chicago, IL 60660

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2022

2 inspections

4 high priority

3 intermediate

14 basic

Nov

Dec 2023

2 inspections

3 basic

Sep 2024

1 inspections

Sep

Oct 2024

2 inspections

5 high priority

1 intermediate

15 basic

May 2025

1 inspections

3 high priority

3 basic

May

Jun 2025

1 inspections

Inspection History

9 records on file

3 Canvass Re-Inspection5 Canvass1 Non-Inspection

Jun 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 25

Canvass InspectionFail

3 High3 Basic

6 total2 risk factors

54/100inspection score

−36 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS (STEAK, RICE, SLICED TOMATOES, MILK ETC.) WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED AND CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST ALSO BE 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 HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT FRONT BAR HADNWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEST STRIPS/TESTING DEVICE ON SITE TO ENSURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE (160F) AFTER THE FINAL RINSE FOR HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED MEN'S AND WOMENS TOILET ROOM DOORS TO NOT BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES

Base deductions−36 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Oct 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
: 5-205.15--- EXTREMELY LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK. MUST INCREASE COLD WATER FLOW.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11----CRACKED/DAMAGED WALL CAULKING AT THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPLACE.----MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE ALL TOGO FOOD CONTAINERS AND OTHER FOOD CONTACT ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. : 6-501.114---- ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AN ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS NOT IN USE FOR THE BUSINESS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES. ALL OTHER STORED ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS AND ORGANIZED.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13--- MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING/CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS

Base deductions−6 pts

Oct 24

Canvass InspectionFail

5 High1 Med12 Basic

18 total2 risk factors

11/100inspection score

−79 pts

High Priority (5)

−50 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY VIOLATION.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NOTED THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK COMPLETELY BLOCKED AN INACCESSIBLE FROM A FOOD CART WITH PREPARED FOODS. SINK WAS ALSO FILLED WITH PAPER GOODS AND OTHER KITCHEN TOOLS. COOK REMOVED FOOD CART AND ALL ITEMS INSIDE THE SINK. REVIEWED GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES OF HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NO SOAP LOCATED AT THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. COOK PROVIDED.PRIORITY VIOLATION. SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
SOME AREAS IN THE UPPER ICE SHOOT OF THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

Basic (12)

−24 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
NOTED THE COOK ON SITE WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR AND BEARD RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
CLEAN STORED MIXING BOWLS IN THE KITCHEN MUST BE PROPERLY STORED INVERTED.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR THE BAR ICE BIN WHERE ICE IS FOR CONSUMPTION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED WOODEN CUTTING BOARD AT THE BAR IN EXTREMELY POOR REPAIR WITH DEEP CUT GROOVES. MUST REPLACE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
RAW WOODEN BOARD USED AS A MEANS OF SHELVING INSIDE THE FREEZER AT THE DISH MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH CLEANABLE SHELVING INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO CHECK SANITIZATION LEVELS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR ON SITE TO MONITOR THE FINAL RINSE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE. INOPERABLE GAUGE ON THE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR THE DISH MACHINE AND REPAIR THE BROKEN EXTERNAL GAUGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #48 FOR CITATION.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
EXTREMELY LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK. MUST INCREASE COLD WATER FLOW.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AN ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS NOT IN USE FOR THE BUSINESS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES. ALL OTHER STORED ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS AND ORGANIZED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS BEHIND THE KITCHEN BOX FREEZERS AND THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----CRACKED/DAMAGED WALL CAULKING AT THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPLACE.----MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE ALL TOGO FOOD CONTAINERS AND OTHER FOOD CONTACT ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING/CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

Base deductions−79 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Sep 24

Canvass InspectionCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 23

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED TORN AND BROKEN LID OF CHEST FREEZER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT BASEMENT NON FOOD ON SHELVES, FLOORS AND IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

Base deductions−6 pts

Dec 23

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med7 Basic

9 total

71/100inspection score

−29 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
4-602.11(B-E) SOME AREAS INSIDE THE TALL ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR IN NEED OF CLEANING.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12 ALL BULK FOODS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-204.12 MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL BAR ICE BINS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.12 NOTED SEVERAL CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREAS AND BAR IN POOR REPAIR WITH CHIPPING, CRACKED WOOD. MUST RESURFACE OR REPLACE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.11(B, C, D, E) LID OF THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114 ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES AND ALL OTHER NEEDED ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11 FLOOR DRAINS UNDER THE COFFEE BAR AND THE LIQUOR BAR NOTED DIRTY.----WALL AT THE SOUTH KITCHEN HAND WASHING MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE SOAP SPILLAGE.----FLOOR UNDER THE DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC−2
OBSERVED NO PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON SITE FROM 11/15/2022, REPORT #2567125. THE SUMMARY REPORT WAS LAYING DOWN FLAT ON THE COUNTER COVERED WITH PAPERS NEW SUMMARY REPORT WAS ISSUED AND POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B), CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−29 pts

Nov 22

Canvass InspectionFail

3 High2 Med7 Basic

12 total

46/100inspection score

−54 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
SOME AREAS INSIDE THE TALL ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR IN NEED OF CLEANING.
29COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP−10
NOTED A REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING MACHINE ON SITE WITH ASSORTED R.O.P. FOODS THROUGHOUT COOLERS DATED 11-11-22 AND NO APPROVED VARIANCE HACCP PLAN ON SITE FOR USE OF THE MACHINE. MACHINE TAG HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL APPROVED BY C.D.P.H FOR USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #32 FOR THE CITATION.
32VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS−10
NO HACCP PLAN PROPOSED VARIANCE FOR FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN VACUUM PACKAGED ON-SITE THROUGHOUT THE COOLERS DATED 11/11/22. MUST PROVIDE A HACCP PLAN APPROVED BY THE C.D.P.H. ALL FOODS, APPROXIMATELY 25 LBS, FOODS TAGGED, HELD FOR INSPECTION, AND STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST NOT USE UNTIL APPROVED BY C.D.P.H. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
THE MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS OF THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. SUCH AS CEVICHE AND BURGERS. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND CUSTOMERS OF SUCH FOOD ON THE PRINTED AND VIRTUAL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
ALL BULK FOODS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED SEVERAL CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREAS AND BAR IN POOR REPAIR WITH CHIPPING, CRACKED WOOD. MUST RESURFACE OR REPLACE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL BAR ICE BINS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
LID OF THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES AND ALL OTHER NEEDED ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOOR DRAINS UNDER THE COFFEE BAR AND THE LIQUOR BAR NOTED DIRTY.----WALL AT THE SOUTH KITCHEN HAND WASHING MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE SOAP SPILLAGE.----FLOOR UNDER THE DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 4-22-21 #2500609 WERE NOT CORRECTED. #44-: FOUND POTS/CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON DRYING RACKS. MUST STORE INVERTED. #55- FOUND WALLS AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREAS. MUST REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−54 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

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