What is Ciao Ragazzi's health inspection score?

Ciao Ragazzi 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 Ciao Ragazzi last inspected?

Ciao Ragazzi was last inspected on November 24, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Ciao Ragazzi have?

Ciao Ragazzi has 22 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Ciao Ragazzi safe to eat at?

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

Official Health Record

Ciao Ragazzi

Name: Ciao Ragazzi
Address: 5440 S NARRAGANSETT AVE, Chicago, 60638
Rating: 93

5440 S NARRAGANSETT AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 11/24/2025

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0Excellent

Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in Chicago

Improving

8 inspections

Last: Nov 24, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

2.8

Avg Violations

5 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

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-7

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 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.

Location

5440 S NARRAGANSETT AVE, Chicago, IL 60638

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2022

4 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

4 basic

Jun

Jun 2023

1 inspections

2 high priority

4 basic

Jul 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

4 basic

Jul

Aug 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Nov 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Nov

Inspection History

8 records on file

4 Canvass4 Canvass Re-Inspection

Nov 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN PREP TABLE AND COOLER. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MILK CRATES BEING USED AS STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER. INSTD TO USE PROPER SHELVES AND MAINTAIN STOCK 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR

Base deductions−4 pts

Aug 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED FLY TRAP DEVICE INSTALLED ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA IN REAR DESSERT STATION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND PLACE IN AREA AWAY FROM FOOD PREPARATION.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAK AT CONNECTIONS OF DISH MACHINE IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING TILES ON THE FLOOR OF THE BAR AREA, EXPOSING DAMAGED WOOD BELOW. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR THE FLOOR TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEAN.

Base deductions−9 pts

Jul 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 High4 Basic

5 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

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

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED ICE BIN IN BAR AND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT COVERED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LOOSE HANDLES ON HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN BASEMENT STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−18 pts

Jun 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High4 Basic

6 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BAR NOT SANITIZING GLASSWARE, FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS CHEMICAL PPM AT 0. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN 100 PPM. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED ICE BIN IN BAR AND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT COVERED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LOOSE HANDLES ON HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN BASEMENT STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−28 pts

Jun 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE

Base deductions−2 pts

Jun 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE

Base deductions−2 pts

Jun 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13: MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE

Base deductions−2 pts

Jun 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med1 Basic

3 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
PREP COOLER IN USE UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE, INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.0F. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTD NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN PREP COOLER: CHICKEN 48.0F, CUT TOMATOES 48.2F, MEAT SAUCE 47.9F, PORK 48.5F. ALL FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. APPROX 10LBS $100 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY

Basic (1)

−2 pts

57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE

Base deductions−17 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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