What is EL Artesanal's health inspection score?

EL Artesanal has a SafeDine safety score of 73 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was EL Artesanal last inspected?

EL Artesanal was last inspected on November 29, 2022. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does EL Artesanal have?

EL Artesanal has 11 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is EL Artesanal safe to eat at?

EL Artesanal has a good safety record with a score of 73/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does EL Artesanal serve?

EL Artesanal serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

EL Artesanal

Name: EL Artesanal
Address: 5217 W DIVERSEY AVE, Chicago, 60639
Rating: 73

5217 W DIVERSEY AVE , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 11/29/2022

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0Good

American•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

3 inspections

Last: Nov 29, 2022

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

3.7

Avg Violations

42 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-31

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-8 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-15 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-2 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 69/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (73/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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

Oct 2022

1 inspections

Oct

Nov 2022

2 inspections

1 high priority

10 basic

Inspection History

3 records on file

1 License Re-Inspection2 License

Nov 22

License Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

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 RAW WOOD THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP AREA (SHELVING, UNDERNEATH COUNTER, ETC). MUST SEAL ALL RAW WOOD IN THE FRONT PREP AREA SO THAT ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT, AND CLEANABLE.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
FOUND NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL WASHROOM DOORS MUST BE COMPLETELY ENCLOSED AND PROVIDED WITH TIGHT FITTING AND SELF CLOSING DOORS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A HOLE IN ONE OF THE CEILING TILES IN THE DISH ROOM. OBSERVED A GAP AROUND THE PIPING GOING INTO THE WALL NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR HOLE AND SEAL GAP AROUND PIPING AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED A GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE WALL UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND TO THE LEFT OF THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR DISH ROOM. MUST PROVIDE BASE COVING IN SAID AREA SO THAT FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTURES ARE COMPLETELY SEALED.

Base deductions−10 pts

Nov 22

License InspectionFail

1 High5 Basic

6 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR DISH ROOM WHERE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE LOCATED TO ALLOW CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEES IN ALL WAREWASHING AREAS. MUST INSTALL A HANDWASHING SINK IN SAID AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RAW WOOD THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP AREA (SHELVING, UNDERNEATH COUNTER, ETC). MUST SEAL ALL RAW WOOD IN THE FRONT PREP AREA SO THAT ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT, AND CLEANABLE.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
FOUND NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL WASHROOM DOORS MUST BE COMPLETELY ENCLOSED AND PROVIDED WITH TIGHT FITTING AND SELF CLOSING DOORS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A HOLE IN ONE OF THE CEILING TILES IN THE DISH ROOM. OBSERVED A GAP AROUND THE PIPING GOING INTO THE WALL NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR HOLE AND SEAL GAP AROUND PIPING AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED A GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE WALL UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND TO THE LEFT OF THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR DISH ROOM. MUST PROVIDE BASE COVING IN SAID AREA SO THAT FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTURES ARE COMPLETELY SEALED.

Base deductions−20 pts

Oct 22

License InspectionCleanNot Ready

No violations

100/100inspection score

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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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