What is Almendro Cafe's health inspection score?

Almendro Cafe has a SafeDine safety score of 86 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Almendro Cafe last inspected?

Almendro Cafe was last inspected on April 30, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Almendro Cafe have?

Almendro Cafe has 14 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Almendro Cafe safe to eat at?

Yes, Almendro Cafe has an excellent safety record with a score of 86/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Almendro Cafe serve?

Almendro Cafe serves Cafe cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Almendro Cafe

Name: Almendro Cafe
Address: 5020 S CORNELL, Chicago, 60615
Rating: 86

5020 S CORNELL, Chicago

Last inspected 11mo ago

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0Excellent

Cafe•Hyde Park

Ranked #52 of 245 in Hyde ParkBetter than 89% of cafe restaurants

Stable

4 inspections

Last: Apr 30, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

3.5

Avg Violations

12 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-14

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+2 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

5020 S CORNELL, Chicago, IL 60615

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

5 basic

Oct

Mar 2024

1 inspections

3 basic

Dec 2024

1 inspections

3 basic

Dec

Apr 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Inspection History

4 records on file

3 Canvass1 Complaint

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED THE FRONT HAND SINK WITH LOW PRESSURE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION STILL NOT CORRECTED (#58 ALLERGEN TRAINING) FROM REPORT #2608300, DATE 12/3/24. Violation Codes: 8-404.13(B:4) Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #60 (#58 ALLERGEN TRAINING) STILL NOT CORRECTED FROM 3/15/24 / REPORT #2591092. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECTED OR MORE CIATIONS WILL FOLLOW. Violation Codes: 8-404.13(B:4) Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58: ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM REPORT #2584010, DATE 10/25/23 STILL NOT CORRECTED. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090.

Base deductions−4 pts

Dec 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REAR PREP COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE AIR VENT COVER AND CEILING TILE IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND WASHROOM DUSTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #60 (#58 ALLERGEN TRAINING) STILL NOT CORRECTED FROM 3/15/24 / REPORT #2591092. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECTED OR MORE CIATIONS WILL FOLLOW. Violation Codes: 8-404.13(B:4) Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58: ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM REPORT #2584010, DATE 10/25/23 STILL NOT CORRECTED. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090.

Base deductions−6 pts

Mar 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH A SLOW DRAIN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE 3 COMP SINK NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58: ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM REPORT #2584010, DATE 10/25/23 STILL NOT CORRECTED. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090.

Base deductions−6 pts

Oct 23

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High5 Basic

6 total1 risk factor

75/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
NO COVER FOUND ON THE GARBAGE CONTAINER IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM; MUST PROVIDE A COVER FOR CONTAINER FOR FEMININE PRODUCT DISPOSAL.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND SOME ITEMS STORED INSIDE OF UTILITY SINK IN UTILITY CLOSET; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS FROM SINK.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−20 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 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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