What is Palenque 2's health inspection score?

Palenque 2 has a SafeDine safety score of 87 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Palenque 2 last inspected?

Palenque 2 was last inspected on January 8, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Palenque 2 have?

Palenque 2 has 27 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Palenque 2 safe to eat at?

Yes, Palenque 2 has an excellent safety record with a score of 87/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Palenque 2 serve?

Palenque 2 serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Palenque 2

Name: Palenque 2
Address: 4316 S PULASKI RD, Chicago, 60632
Rating: 87

4316 S PULASKI RD, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 1/8/2025

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0Excellent

American•Chicago

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

Stable

7 inspections

Last: Jan 8, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

29%

Clean Rate

3.9

Avg Violations

17 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-13

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+1 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

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

Aug 2022

2 inspections

3 intermediate

16 basic

Aug

Aug 2023

3 inspections

2 intermediate

5 basic

Aug 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

Aug

Jan 2025

1 inspections

Inspection History

7 records on file

3 Canvass2 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint

Jan 25

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE WATER LINE WITH CONNECTION TO THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL BACKFLOW DEVICE FOR THE PREVENTION OF POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

Base deductions−2 pts

Aug 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19: PLASTIC LINING ON STORAGE SHELVES AND SIDES OF EQUIPMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL PLASTIC LINING SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11: MISSING OUTLET COVERS FOR OUTLETS IN PREP AND WAREWASHING AREAS. INSTD TO PROVIDE COVERS FOR ALL OPEN OUTLETS
59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION FROM 8/7/23 REPORT 2579671 NOT CORRECTED: 25- MISSING DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE ON THE MENU WHICH FOODS ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED WITH AN ASTERISK NEXT TO THOSE SPECIFIC ITEMS (AGUACHILES, CEVICHE, EGGS, STEAK) ; AND THEN BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOTNOTE THAT STATES THESE ITEMS ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN (OR MAY CONTAIN) RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS AND ALSO A REMINDER STATEMENT SUCH AS "Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions" PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

Base deductions−6 pts

Aug 23

Canvass InspectionFail

2 Med2 Basic

4 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
MISSING REMINDER STATEMENT FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE ON THE MENU WHICH FOODS ARE RAW WITH AN ASTERISK NEXT TO THOSE SPECIFIC ITEMS (AGUACHILES) ; AND THEN BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOTNOTE THAT STATES THESE ITEMS ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN (OR MAY CONTAIN) RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS AND ALSO A REMINDER STATEMENT SUCH AS "Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions" PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OVER 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES NOTED ON WALLS AND FLYING IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
PLASTIC LINING ON STORAGE SHELVES AND SIDES OF EQUIPMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL PLASTIC LINING SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MISSING OUTLET COVERS FOR OUTLETS IN PREP AND WAREWASHING AREAS. INSTD TO PROVIDE COVERS FOR ALL OPEN OUTLETS

Base deductions−14 pts

Aug 22

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE REACH IN FREEZER WORN DOOR GASKETS,BROKEN SHELVING UNIT
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM GRILL TABLES.ICE BUILD UP FROM REACH IN FREEZER.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER HOOD
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP AT HOOD AND FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR NEW FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−19 pts

Aug 22

Complaint InspectionFail

2 Med9 Basic

11 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 7-LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING INSIDE OF LOOSE WALL BASE AND ON FLOOR NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK,ON WALL BEHIND 2- COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON FLOOR NEXT TO POP COOLER. ALSO. APPX. 12 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND UNDERNEATH 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND DINING AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/17/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

Basic (9)

−18 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE REACH IN FREEZER WORN DOOR GASKETS,BROKEN SHELVING UNIT .MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM GRILL TABLES.ICE BUILD UP FROM REACH IN FREEZER.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH REAR HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP AT HOOD AND FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER HOOD.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR NEW FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−28 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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