What is Lupita's Quesadillas's health inspection score?

Lupita's Quesadillas has a SafeDine safety score of 69 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Lupita's Quesadillas last inspected?

Lupita's Quesadillas was last inspected on November 24, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Lupita's Quesadillas have?

Lupita's Quesadillas has 10 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Lupita's Quesadillas safe to eat at?

Lupita's Quesadillas has a safety score of 69/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Lupita's Quesadillas

Name: Lupita's Quesadillas
Address: 5301 W BELMONT AVE, Chicago, 60641
Rating: 69

5301 W BELMONT AVE , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 11/24/2023

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0Fair

Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in Chicago

Improving

3 inspections

Last: Nov 24, 2023

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

67%

Clean Rate

3.3

Avg Violations

29 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility conditionHigh Priority

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-31

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+19 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.

Location

5301 W BELMONT AVE , Chicago, IL 60641

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2022

1 inspections

3 high priority

1 intermediate

6 basic

Jul

Oct 2023

1 inspections

Nov 2023

1 inspections

Nov

Inspection History

3 records on file

1 Canvass1 Non-Inspection1 License

Nov 23

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 23

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 22

License InspectionFail

3 High1 Med6 Basic

10 total2 risk factors

43/100inspection score

−47 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES INFORMING EMPLOYEES OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT TO THE PERSON IN CHARGE INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR HEALTH AND ACTIVITIES AS THEY RELATE TO DISEASES THAT ARE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARREAL EVENTS. ALSO OBSERVED NO KIT CONTAINING THE NECESSARY ITEMS FOR COMPLYING WITH THE PROCEDURE OF RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARREAL EVENTS INCLUDING NO SANITIZING SPRAY EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE AND KIT THAT INCLUDES A SANITIZING SPRAY EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARREAL EVENTS.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP AREA AND REACH-IN COOLER LOCATED IN FRONT DISPENSING AREA NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 79.2F, 60.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN REFRIGERATOR AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(c). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK WITH AT LEAST ONE YEAR OF EXTERMINATION LOGS.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NO MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MOP SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER WITH BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
OBSERVED WASTEWATER BACKUP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. WATER FROM ONE COMPARTMENT WAS IMPROPERLY DISPOSED TO ANOTHER COMPARTMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR WASTEWATER LINE.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(b). ALL LICENSED RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS AND ESTABLISHMENTS WITH A LIQUOR LICENSE SHALL HAVE AT LEAST ONE COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER WITH COMMERCIAL REFUSE REMOVAL.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MISSING BASEBOARD IN FRONT DISPENSING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FLOOR BASEBOARD.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED NO LIGHTING IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHTING IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−47 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 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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