What is Tiago's Cafe's health inspection score?

Tiago's Cafe has a SafeDine safety score of 96 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Tiago's Cafe last inspected?

Tiago's Cafe was last inspected on September 4, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Tiago's Cafe have?

Tiago's Cafe has 18 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Tiago's Cafe safe to eat at?

Yes, Tiago's Cafe has an excellent safety record with a score of 96/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Tiago's Cafe

Name: Tiago's Cafe
Address: 4211 W DIVISION ST, Chicago, 60651
Rating: 96

4211 W DIVISION ST, Chicago

Last inspected 8mo ago

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0Excellent

Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in Chicago

Stable

8 inspections

Last: Sep 4, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

63%

Clean Rate

2.3

Avg Violations

9 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Food labeling

Food not properly labeled or dated

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-4

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

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+3 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.

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Violation Timeline

May 2022

2 inspections

3 high priority

3 intermediate

2 basic

May

Jul 2023

2 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Dec 2023

2 inspections

5 basic

Dec

Dec 2024

1 inspections

Sep 2025

1 inspections

Sep

Inspection History

8 records on file

3 Non-Inspection2 Complaint1 Canvass1 License Re-Inspection1 License

Sep 25

Non-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 23

Complaint InspectionPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED LIQUOR STORED ON FLOOR IN UTILITY/STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY AND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. OBSERVED UNSEALED WOODEN SHELVES USED FOR STORING LIQUOR IN UTILITY/STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL WOODEN SHELVES FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LOW WATER FLOW AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN WOMEN'S AND MEN'S WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE WATER FLOW AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN WOMEN'S AND MEN'S WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN BAR.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED DUST AND BUILDUP ON CEILING VENT COVER IN MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENT COVER IN MEN'S WASHROOM.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED NON OPERATIONAL MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WOMEN'S AND MEN'S WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WOMEN'S AND MEN'S WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−10 pts

Dec 23

Complaint InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED FISH AND CHICKEN BUTTER OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

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.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED 2 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−13 pts

Jul 23

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 22

License Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 22

License InspectionFail

3 High3 Med2 Basic

8 total3 risk factors

36/100inspection score

−49 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER LICENSE ON SITE FOR MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED.
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EPISODES THAT MAY OCCUR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ON SITE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED NO MENU ON SITE TO REVIEW. PER OWNER CUSTOMERS WILL BE ABLE TO ORDER LAMB AND OTHER ITEMS TO TEMP LIKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS AND REMINDER FOR MENU INSIDE FACILITY AND ONLINE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR CHECKING TEMPERATURE OF COOKED READY TO EAT FOODS OR OTHER TCS FOODS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK OR PEST CONTROL SERVICE SHEET ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO PROVIDE SERVICE AND LOG BOOK INFORMATION BEFORE RETURN INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS FOR PROPERLY DRAINING AND NON DRAINING OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO SANITIZING TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR THE TWO THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−49 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 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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