What is LA Birrieria Restaurant's health inspection score?

LA Birrieria Restaurant has a SafeDine safety score of 93 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was LA Birrieria Restaurant last inspected?

LA Birrieria Restaurant was last inspected on November 4, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does LA Birrieria Restaurant have?

LA Birrieria Restaurant has 16 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is LA Birrieria Restaurant safe to eat at?

Yes, LA Birrieria Restaurant has an excellent safety record with a score of 93/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does LA Birrieria Restaurant serve?

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

Official Health Record

LA Birrieria Restaurant

Name: LA Birrieria Restaurant
Address: 4743 W GRAND AVE, Chicago, 60639
Rating: 93

4743 W GRAND AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 11/4/2025

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0Excellent

American•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

6 inspections

Last: Nov 4, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

17%

Clean Rate

2.7

Avg Violations

7 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Food labeling

Food not properly labeled or dated

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-7

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

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.

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2022

1 inspections

4 basic

Oct

Jul 2023

2 inspections

2 basic

Nov 2024

1 inspections

2 intermediate

5 basic

Nov

Oct 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Nov 2025

1 inspections

1 basic

Nov

Inspection History

6 records on file

2 Canvass Re-Inspection4 Canvass

Nov 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP IN DRAIN IN BAR AREA UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Oct 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG ON SITE. LAST REPORT SHOWS DATE OF PAST MONTHS (9/24). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO HAVE LICENSED PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN SERVICE FACILITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP IN DRAIN IN BAR AREA UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−7 pts

Nov 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 Med5 Basic

7 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
FOUND READY TO EAT TCS FOODS IN REFRIGERATOR NOT DATE MARKED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH THE DATE THE FOOD WILL BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED PEPPERS AND SUGAR OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN STAINLESS STEEL CONTAINERS BY THE WOK STATION WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−20 pts

Jul 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 23

Canvass InspectionFail

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS BEING SANITIZED IN THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2564903 ON 10/6/22 NOT CORRECTED: 57 - OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS (WHO DO NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO MANAGER CERTIFICATE) MUST COMPLETE APPROVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−4 pts

Oct 22

Canvass InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE THE FRYER ON THE COOKS LINE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN THE OFFICE/STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS (WHO DO NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO MANAGER CERTIFICATE) MUST COMPLETE APPROVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

Base deductions−8 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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