What is Tortilleria EL Molino's health inspection score?

Tortilleria EL Molino has a SafeDine safety score of 79 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Tortilleria EL Molino last inspected?

Tortilleria EL Molino was last inspected on February 10, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Tortilleria EL Molino have?

Tortilleria EL Molino has 3 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Tortilleria EL Molino safe to eat at?

Tortilleria EL Molino has a good safety record with a score of 79/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Tortilleria EL Molino serve?

Tortilleria EL Molino serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Tortilleria EL Molino

Name: Tortilleria EL Molino
Address: 5961 S KEDZIE AVE, Chicago, 60629
Rating: 79

5961 S KEDZIE AVE, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 2/10/2025

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0Good

American•Chicago

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

Unknown

1 inspection

Last: Feb 10, 2025

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

14 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-21

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-5 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

Latest

100% 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

5961 S KEDZIE AVE, Chicago, IL 60629

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Inspection History

1 record on file

1 Canvass

Feb 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
REAR DOUBLE EXIT DOORS NOT PROTECTED, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP NOTED INBETWEEN DOORS. INSTD TO REPAIR DOORS SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND PROTECTED

Basic (2)

−4 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR ALTERNATIVE MANUAL WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT FOR LARGE AND FIXED EQUIPMENT ON PREMISES. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND MAINTAIN AVAILABLE ON PREMISES FOR CDPH REVIEW.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
MISSING PROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-C0MPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−9 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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