What is Little Madrid Coffee Shop's health inspection score?

Little Madrid Coffee Shop has a SafeDine safety score of 87 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Little Madrid Coffee Shop last inspected?

Little Madrid Coffee Shop was last inspected on June 5, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Little Madrid Coffee Shop have?

Little Madrid Coffee Shop has 27 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Little Madrid Coffee Shop safe to eat at?

Yes, Little Madrid Coffee Shop has an excellent safety record with a score of 87/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Little Madrid Coffee Shop

Name: Little Madrid Coffee Shop
Address: 5661 N CLARK ST, Chicago, 60660
Rating: 87

5661 N CLARK ST, Chicago

Last inspected 10mo ago

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Edgewater

Ranked #57 of 237 in Edgewater

Declining

6 inspections

Last: Jun 5, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

17%

Clean Rate

4.5

Avg Violations

10 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Food labeling

Food not properly labeled or dated

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-13

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-7 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.

Location

5661 N CLARK ST, Chicago, IL 60660

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2022

1 inspections

4 high priority

3 intermediate

9 basic

Aug

Sep 2022

1 inspections

4 basic

Jun 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Jun

May 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

May 2025

1 inspections

May

Jun 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

4 Canvass1 Non-Inspection1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Jun 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVES, SURFACES, AND FIXTURES. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AND ICE BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

Base deductions−11 pts

May 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

50HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE−2
NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY DUE TO THE HOT WATER TANK BEING TURNED OFF.HOT WATER TEMPERATURE NOTED AT 62.4F. OWNER TURNED THE HOT WATER HEATER BACK ON DURING THE INSPECTION AND HOT WATER WAS RESTORED APPROXIMATELY ONE HOUR LATER TO OVER 100F. REVIEWED MUST HAVE HOT WATER THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jun 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS AT THE STORAGE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
NOTED THE BATHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−7 pts

Sep 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-307.11-- PRE-SET EXPOSED TABLE FLATWARE MUST BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. COVERED/WRAPPED.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
: 4-903.11 (A;B;D)--- CLEAN STORED POTS/PANS MUST NOT HANG DIRECTLY ABOVE THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(B)--: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT DIRTY WITH FOOD AND GREASE 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 THE THREE EMPLOYEES ON SITE PREPARING FOODS. MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−8 pts

Aug 22

Canvass InspectionFail

4 High3 Med9 Basic

16 total2 risk factors

17/100inspection score

−73 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DID NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WAS ON-SITE WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS MEATBALLS WERE BEING PREPARED. SUCH A PERSON MUST BE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NO SOAP AT THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NO PAPER TOWELS IN THE KITCHEN OR THE WASHROOM HAND WASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK, SERVICE REPORTS, OR ANY OTHER REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION ON SITE FOR REVIEW. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
NOTED APPROXIMATELY 30 TO 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, WASHROOM, AND REAR HALLWAY AT THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A LICENSED PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE FOR FLIES AND ELIMINATE ALL FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (9)

−18 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
PRE-SET EXPOSED TABLE FLATWARE MUST BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. COVERED/WRAPPED.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
CLEAN STORED POTS/PANS MUST NOT HANG DIRECTLY ABOVE THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT COUNTER/SHELVING MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT DIRTY WITH FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
EXPANDING FOAM SEALANT SURROUNDING WALL PIPING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN MUST BE REMOVED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. CHIPPING PLASTER WALL IN THE KITCHEN AT WALL-MOUNTED KNIFE HOLDER. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----EXCESSIVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS, FOOD SPLATTER ON THE FLOORS AND WALLS OF THE KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
THE CEILING VENT COVER IN THE KITCHEN IS IN POOR REPAIR, FALLING OUT OF THE CEILING TILE. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED THROUGHOUT THE FRONT COUNTER, REAR HALLWAY CLOSET, AND OUTDOOR WALKWAY MUST BE REMOVED AND ALL OTHER INDOOR STORED ITEMS ORGANIZED AND ELEVATED.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR THE THREE EMPLOYEES ON SITE PREPARING FOODS. MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−73 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 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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