What is Las Casita's Restaurant's health inspection score?

Las Casita's Restaurant has a SafeDine safety score of 72 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Las Casita's Restaurant last inspected?

Las Casita's Restaurant was last inspected on January 8, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Las Casita's Restaurant have?

Las Casita's Restaurant has 28 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Las Casita's Restaurant safe to eat at?

Las Casita's Restaurant has a good safety record with a score of 72/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Las Casita's Restaurant

Name: Las Casita's Restaurant
Address: 5746-5748 W BELMONT AVE, Chicago, 60634
Rating: 72

5746-5748 W BELMONT AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 1/8/2026

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Chicago

Ranked #871 of 1000 in Chicago

Improving

8 inspections

Last: Jan 8, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

13%

Clean Rate

3.5

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-28

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-4 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+21 pts

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.

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2022

2 inspections

1 basic

Jul

Feb 2023

2 inspections

5 basic

Apr 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

2 basic

Apr

Feb 2025

2 inspections

5 high priority

1 intermediate

9 basic

Jan 2026

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Jan

Inspection History

8 records on file

1 Complaint3 Canvass Re-Inspection4 Canvass

Jan 26

Complaint InspectionLatestPass

1 High2 Basic

3 total1 risk factor

81/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

6PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED OPEN CUP OF COFFEE ON PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN. MUST STORE WITH A LID IN SEPERATE AREA AWAY FROM FOOD PREP AREA AND EQUIPMENT.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GREASE SPILLS INSIDE OF COOKING FRYER.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN STAFF TOILET ROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−14 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Feb 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 High3 Basic

4 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
4-602.11(B-E)--OBSERVED PINK MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
3-304.12--OBSERVED 2 ICE SCOOPS STORED DIRECTLY IN ICE LOCATED AT BAR ICE BIN. MUST STORE SCOOPS IN CLEAN CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114--OBSERVED FLAT CARD BOARD BOXES STORED BY REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-303.11-OBSERVED FLICKERING LIGHTS IN REAR DISH WASHING ROOM AND BURNT OUT LIGHTS. MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

Base deductions−16 pts

Feb 25

Canvass InspectionFail

4 High1 Med6 Basic

11 total3 risk factors

28/100inspection score

−57 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. MUST HAVE A PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED(BEEF, EGGS). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED PINK MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK MUST INCLUDE SERVICE FROM A LICENSED EXTERMINATOR, SERVICE REPORTS FROM THE LAST 12 MONTHS AND IDPH PEST CONTROL LICENSE NUMBER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(c). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED 2 ICE SCOOPS STORED DIRECTLY IN ICE LOCATED AT BAR ICE BIN. MUST STORE SCOOPS IN CLEAN CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLAT CARD BOARD BOXES STORED BY REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED FLICKERING LIGHTS IN REAR DISH WASHING ROOM AND BURNT OUT LIGHTS. MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC−2
SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF ESTABLISHMENT'S CUSTOMERS FROM 4/29/2024, REPORT #2593611. MUST POST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−57 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Apr 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med2 Basic

4 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NOTED NO SOAP AT HAND WASH SINK OF THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHINGS AT ALL TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-PORK 45.1F, CHICKEN 48F, SLICED TOMATOES 50.3F. GROUND BEEF 47.7F, RICE 44.7F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 25 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $275.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE ONE DOOR OF THE PREP SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

Base deductions−19 pts

Feb 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.12--OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Feb 23

Canvass InspectionFail

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 STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK COMPLETELY CLOGGED AND UNABLE TO DRAIN LOCATED NEXT TO DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−8 pts

Jul 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 22

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT # 2522687 DATED 7-14-21 VIOLATION 51. BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-090. MUST CORRECT ABOVE VIOLATION.

Base deductions−2 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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