What is Birrieria Don Luis's health inspection score?

Birrieria Don Luis has a SafeDine safety score of 91 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Birrieria Don Luis last inspected?

Birrieria Don Luis was last inspected on April 9, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Birrieria Don Luis have?

Birrieria Don Luis has 24 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Birrieria Don Luis safe to eat at?

Yes, Birrieria Don Luis has an excellent safety record with a score of 91/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Birrieria Don Luis

Name: Birrieria Don Luis
Address: 3544 E 106TH ST, Chicago, 60617
Rating: 91

3544 E 106TH ST, Chicago

Last inspected 12mo ago

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0Excellent

Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in Chicago

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Apr 9, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

40%

Clean Rate

4.8

Avg Violations

12 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-9

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 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

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+5 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

3544 E 106TH ST, Chicago, IL 60617

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2023

2 inspections

3 high priority

3 intermediate

15 basic

Jun

Jan 2024

2 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Apr 2025

1 inspections

Apr

Inspection History

5 records on file

3 Canvass2 Canvass Re-Inspection

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High2 Basic

3 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK ADJACENT TO WASHROOM AND IN BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHIHNG SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2577674 ON 6-21-23: 48-OBSERVED OVERSIZED POTS TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3- COMPARTMENT TO BE PROPERLY SANITIZED MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON HOW IT IS DONE OR PROVIDE SMALL POTS. 58-OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

Base deductions−14 pts

Jun 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-307.11 MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN MOP SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN BOARD.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
4-301.12 OBSERVED OVERSIZED POTS TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3- COMPARTMENT TO BE PROPERLY SANITIZED MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON HOW IT IS DONE OR PROVIDE SMALL POTS.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-204.12 OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−8 pts

Jun 23

Canvass InspectionFail

3 High3 Med11 Basic

17 total2 risk factors

23/100inspection score

−67 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (RICE,BEEF,LETTUCE,ETC)MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED A HAND SINK LOCATED IN DINING AREA THAT IS USED FOR THE FRONT BEVERAGE AREA NEEDS TO BE RELOCATED INSIDE OF FRONT PREP BEVERAGE AREA FOR HAND WASHING.MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS 9.5LBS. COOKED STEK 45.0F-46.0F IN DRAWER COLD HOLDING UNITS AND 120LBS. RAW MARINATED BEEF DATED 6/13/23 AT 50.9F IN A LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINER INSIDE OF GLASS REACH IN COOLER. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 129.5LBS.$538.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE NOR REMINDER OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Basic (11)

−22 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN MOP SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN BOARD.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON CUTTING BOARDS.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
MUST STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER AND NOT ON TOP OF CUPS.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED OVERSIZED POTS TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3- COMPARTMENT TO BE PROPERLY SANITIZED MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON HOW IT IS DONE OR PROVIDE SMALL POTS.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED LIDS WIDE OPEN AND TRASH OVERFLOWING ABOVE RIM.MUST REMOVE TRASH,KEEP LIDS CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST SEAL HOLE IN LOWER WALL BASE IN TOILET ROOM.
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 FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−67 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 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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