What is Avenida Peru Co.'s health inspection score?

Avenida Peru Co. has a SafeDine safety score of 86 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Avenida Peru Co. last inspected?

Avenida Peru Co. was last inspected on April 3, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Avenida Peru Co. have?

Avenida Peru Co. has 18 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Avenida Peru Co. safe to eat at?

Yes, Avenida Peru Co. has an excellent safety record with a score of 86/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Avenida Peru Co. serve?

Avenida Peru Co. serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Avenida Peru Co.

Name: Avenida Peru Co.
Address: 3131 N CENTRAL AVE, Chicago, 60634
Rating: 86

3131 N CENTRAL AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 12mo ago

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0Excellent

American•Chicago

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

Improving

6 inspections

Last: Apr 3, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

12 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-14

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+8 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.

Location

3131 N CENTRAL AVE, Chicago, IL 60634

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Sep

Jun 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

4 basic

Jul 2023

1 inspections

1 basic

Jul

Aug 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

3 basic

Mar 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Mar

Apr 2025

1 inspections

1 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

2 Canvass Re-Inspection4 Canvass

Apr 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13--OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−2 pts

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED OVER 40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 8/29/2024, REPORT #2601927. #49-OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS AND ON OUTSIDE OF FRYER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #58-OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−9 pts

Aug 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med3 Basic

5 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINKS DURING INSPECTION.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 44-48F INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 44-48 WERE RAW STEAK, FISH, SOUR CREAM AND SLICED TOMATOES. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS AT A COST OF $300.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS AND ON OUTSIDE OF FRYER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED NUMEROUS OF CARD BOARD BOXES STORED OUTSIDE BY REAR DOOR. ALSO OBSERVED CLUTTER BY REAR DOOR. MUST ORGANIZE OR REMOVE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

Base deductions−21 pts

Jul 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-303.11--INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN REAR KITCHEN PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN-FREEZER AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jun 23

Canvass InspectionFail

2 Med4 Basic

6 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE ACCURATE WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2-DOOR COOLER LOCATED ALONG THE NORTH WALL IN KITCHEN PREP/COOKING AREA.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROX. 25 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH CLUTTERED STORAGE RACKS AND ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT PREP/BEVERAGE AREA.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR KITCHEN PREP/COOKING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP/COOKING AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN REAR KITCHEN PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN-FREEZER AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−18 pts

Sep 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED(FLOUR,SUGAR,ETC.).MUST LABEL.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. FOODHANDLER WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT BY THE END OF INSPECTION.

Base deductions−7 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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