What is EL Guerrerense Restaurant's health inspection score?

EL Guerrerense Restaurant has a SafeDine safety score of 81 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was EL Guerrerense Restaurant last inspected?

EL Guerrerense Restaurant was last inspected on November 20, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does EL Guerrerense Restaurant have?

EL Guerrerense Restaurant has 25 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is EL Guerrerense Restaurant safe to eat at?

EL Guerrerense Restaurant has a good safety record with a score of 81/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

EL Guerrerense Restaurant

Name: EL Guerrerense Restaurant
Address: 5058 W ARMITAGE AVE, Chicago, 60639
Rating: 81

5058 W ARMITAGE AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 11/20/2025

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Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in Chicago

Improving

8 inspections

Last: Nov 20, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

25%

Clean Rate

3.1

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-19

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+22 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

5058 W ARMITAGE AVE, Chicago, IL 60639

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Sep

Mar 2023

1 inspections

2 basic

Jun 2023

1 inspections

Jun

Dec 2023

2 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Nov 2024

2 inspections

3 high priority

3 intermediate

8 basic

Nov

Nov 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Inspection History

8 records on file

5 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection2 Complaint

Nov 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED RUSTY SURFACE ON THE SHELVES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE REAR DISHWASHING/FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND RESURFACE MENTIONED SHELF AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES STORED ON THE SIDE OF THE TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE REAR DISHWASHING/FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−4 pts

Nov 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med4 Basic

6 total1 risk factor

72/100inspection score

−23 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION AT 2:40PM. CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ARRIVED AT 3PM. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
OBSERVED FROZEN MEAT THAWING IN A PLASTIC CONTAINER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, IN THE REFRIGERATOR OR IN THE MICROWAVE AS PART OF A CONTINUOUS COOKING PROCESS.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FLOOR IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND AN ACCUMULATION DIRT AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

Base deductions−23 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Nov 24

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High2 Med4 Basic

8 total

62/100inspection score

−38 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK INACCESSIBLE AT THE FRONT SERVING AREA IN OPERABLE DUE TO IT BEING TURNED OFF DUE TO LEAK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT STORED IN FRONT PREP AREA. FOUND INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF BEEF AT .46-47.3F, AND STEAK AT 52.8F INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135.0F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATIONI 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
OBSERVED FROZEN MEAT THAWING IN A PLASTIC CONTAINER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, IN THE REFRIGERATOR OR IN THE MICROWAVE AS PART OF A CONTINUOUS COOKING PROCESS.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FLOOR IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND AN ACCUMULATION DIRT AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−38 pts

Dec 23

Complaint InspectionPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED GAP IN BETWEEN FRONT DOORS AND ALONG BASE OF BOTH FRONT ENTRANCE OUTER DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED BROWN PAPER BAGS USED AS SHELF LINER ON THREE TIER GRAY CART IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PAPER BAGS AS SHELF LINER NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK SO THAT IT CAN BE EASILY LOCATED AND SERVICED.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED GAS FLAT TOP GRILL NOT COMPLETELY UNDERNEATH EXHAUST HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE GAS FLAT TOP GRILL SO THAT IT SHALL BE COMPLETELY UNDERNEATH EXHAUST HOOD.

Base deductions−11 pts

Dec 23

Complaint InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 23

Canvass InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 9/21/2022, REPORT #2564037. #57-OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW A VALID PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−4 pts

Sep 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

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 PAPER TOWELS AT REAR DISH/PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND HEAVY DIRT BUILD UP IN CREVICES OF THE FLOOR MATS IN THE REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR MATS AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW A VALID PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

Base deductions−14 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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