What is A LA Couch's health inspection score?

A LA Couch has a SafeDine safety score of 70 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was A LA Couch last inspected?

A LA Couch was last inspected on July 17, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does A LA Couch have?

A LA Couch has 6 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is A LA Couch safe to eat at?

A LA Couch has a good safety record with a score of 70/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does A LA Couch serve?

A LA Couch serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

A LA Couch

Name: A LA Couch
Address: 1751 N SHEFFIELD AVE, Chicago, 60614
Rating: 70

1751 N SHEFFIELD AVE , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 7/17/2023

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0Good

American•Lincoln Park

Ranked #508 of 754 in Lincoln ParkBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

3 inspections

Last: Jul 17, 2023

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

67%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

33 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

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-30

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-5 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+15 pts

100

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

1751 N SHEFFIELD AVE , Chicago, IL 60614

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2022

1 inspections

4 high priority

2 basic

Apr

May 2022

1 inspections

Jul 2023

1 inspections

Jul

Inspection History

3 records on file

2 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Jul 23

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 22

Canvass InspectionFail

4 High2 Basic

6 total

56/100inspection score

−44 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NO SOAP PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHROOM AREA.MANAGER STATED THEY DON'T USE SAID SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK BY THE DISHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C) "CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION"
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK AT DISHROOM.MUST PROVIDE
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE INADEQUATE SANITIZER LEVEL 0ppm CHLORINE.MUST SERVICE MACHINE TO MAINTAIN SANITIZER LEVEL AT 100ppm. THE UNIT WAS USED DURING THE DAY WITH A PLASTIC RACK INSIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-025,CITATION ISSUED. UNIT TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION. "

Basic (2)

−4 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
BROKEN LID RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

Base deductions−44 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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