What is DE Cache Food Service Inc/la Lagartija's health inspection score?

DE Cache Food Service Inc/la Lagartija 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 DE Cache Food Service Inc/la Lagartija last inspected?

DE Cache Food Service Inc/la Lagartija was last inspected on August 9, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does DE Cache Food Service Inc/la Lagartija have?

DE Cache Food Service Inc/la Lagartija has 12 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is DE Cache Food Service Inc/la Lagartija safe to eat at?

DE Cache Food Service Inc/la Lagartija has a good safety record with a score of 79/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

DE Cache Food Service Inc/la Lagartija

Name: DE Cache Food Service Inc/la Lagartija
Address: 132 S ASHLAND AVE, Chicago, 60607
Rating: 79

132 S ASHLAND AVE , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 8/9/2024

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0Good

West Loop

Ranked #766 of 1000 in West Loop

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Aug 9, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

2.4

Avg Violations

20 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

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-21

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-18 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+4 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

132 S ASHLAND AVE , Chicago, IL 60607

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Violation Timeline

May 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

May

Jun 2023

1 inspections

4 basic

Aug 2023

1 inspections

4 basic

Aug

Jul 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

Aug 2024

1 inspections

Aug

Inspection History

5 records on file

4 Canvass1 Complaint

Aug 24

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Base deductions−5 pts

Aug 23

Complaint InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED CLAY COFFEE CUPS WITHOUT ANY INDICATION OF BEING FOOD-SAFE. INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD-GRADE PRODUCTS THROUGHOUT FACILITY.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON INTERIOR OF DOOR ON FRONT PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD-UP OF DUST ON VENT IN REAR NEAR TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED MULTIPLE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON-SITE.

Base deductions−8 pts

Jun 23

Canvass InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS LINER INSIDE THE BEER COOLERS IN THE BAR AND ON THE SHELVES IN THE REAR PREP/DISH AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED OLD FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE THE MICROWAVE LOCATED ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED GLASS LIGHT BULBS IN THE REAR PREP/DISH AREA ABOVE EXPOSED FOOD AND CLEAN EQUIPMENT. MUST PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE SHIELDING (LIGHT SHIELDS OR PLASTIC BULBS) AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED MULTIPLE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

Base deductions−8 pts

May 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
OBSERVED FROZEN TAMALES AND BEANS SITTING OUT ON SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN COLD HOLDING UNIT 41.0F OR BELOW OR HAVE UNDER RUNNING WATER.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED PLASTIC BAGS BEING USED FOR FROZEN MEATS IN CHEST FREEZER (REAR HALLWAY). MUST USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS WHICH ARE DURABLE AND EASY TO CLEAN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
MUST INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON MOP SINK FAUCET IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

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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