What is EL Chilaquil's health inspection score?

EL Chilaquil has a SafeDine safety score of 85 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was EL Chilaquil last inspected?

EL Chilaquil was last inspected on December 10, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does EL Chilaquil have?

EL Chilaquil has 27 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is EL Chilaquil safe to eat at?

Yes, EL Chilaquil has an excellent safety record with a score of 85/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

EL Chilaquil

Name: EL Chilaquil
Address: 3711 W COLUMBUS AVE, Chicago, 60652
Rating: 85

3711 W COLUMBUS AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 12/10/2025

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0Excellent

Chicago

Ranked #508 of 1000 in Chicago

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Dec 10, 2025

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

5.4

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-15

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-10 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

0 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

3711 W COLUMBUS AVE, Chicago, IL 60652

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Violation Timeline

May 2023

1 inspections

6 basic

May

Mar 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Mar 2025

1 inspections

2 intermediate

6 basic

Mar

Apr 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Dec 2025

1 inspections

6 basic

Dec

Inspection History

5 records on file

4 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Dec 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE LONG CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA BADLY DATAINED AND DEEP CUTTING GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD SERVICE PREP AREA...THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREAS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING OF DUST, DIRT, GREASE AND SMALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS NEEDED AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING UNDER THE SHELVING ALONG THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED A LEAK A THE FAUCET BASE AND DRAIN PIPE OF THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING, UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSDERVED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WITHOUT THE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INFORMED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.

Base deductions−12 pts

Apr 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.11(B, C, D, E): CERAMIC/CLAY DRINKING CUPS ON SITE. INSTD TO ENSURE CUPS ARE LEAD FREE OR LEAD SAFE LEVELS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF SUCH ON SITE; OR REMOVE CUPS FROM PREMISES
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER/UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE AREA

Base deductions−4 pts

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionFail

2 Med6 Basic

8 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE ON THE MENU WHICH FOODS (EX, EGGS, STEAK) CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED/COOKED TO ORDER WITH AN ASTERISK NEXT TO THOSE SPECIFIC ITEMS; AND THEN BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOTNOTE THAT STATES "THESE ITEMS ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN (OR MAY CONTAIN) RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS" . ALSO PROVIDE A REMINDER STATEMENT SUCH AS "Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions" PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OVER 40 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED SCATTERED ALONG WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS OF BOTH STORAGE AREAS. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Basic (6)

−12 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTD TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT AND MAINTAIN
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
MULTI USE UTENSILS, STRAINERS STORED INBETWEEN WALL AND PIPING ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
CERAMIC/CLAY DRINKING CUPS ON SITE. INSTD TO ENSURE CUPS ARE LEAD FREE OR LEAD SAFE LEVELS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF SUCH ON SITE; OR REMOVE CUPS FROM PREMISES
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
EXPANDING FOAM BEING USED TO SEAL CRACKS, CREVICES AND HOLES IN WALLS AND WALLBASE. INSTD TO REMOVE FOAM AND REPAIR SURFACES SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOOR UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ENTIRE COOK LINE WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT/DEBRIS/GRIME. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
EXCESSIVE CLUTTER/UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE AREA

Base deductions−22 pts

Mar 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
TCS READY TO EAT FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER (PANS OF COOKED BEEF, CHICKEN, PORK, BEANS, RICE) NOT MARKED WITH A USE-BY/DISCARD DATE. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD IN A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED ON THE PREMISES, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7DAYS. APPROXIMATELY 20LBS AT AN APPROXIMATE COST OF $100 DISCARDED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
CUTTING BOARDS HEAVILY PITTED AND WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
CARDBOARD LINING, ALUMINUM FOIL ON STORAGE SHELVES AND COUNTERTOP IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD LINING AND ALUMINUM FOIL SO AS SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
SMALL LEAK AT PIPE UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−13 pts

May 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE TRAYS STORED FACING UP AT THE COOK LINE. MUST INVERT SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZERS TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED USED MOP STORED IN THE MOP BUCKET IN THE BACK KITCHEN AREA. MUST HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
SEE VIOLATION #60.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VILOATION (#58 ALLERGEN TRAINING) NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2554411 DATE 4-18-22. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments:OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON-SITE. PRIORTITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.

Base deductions−12 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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