What is LA Patrona Taqueria's health inspection score?

LA Patrona Taqueria has a SafeDine safety score of 81 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was LA Patrona Taqueria last inspected?

LA Patrona Taqueria was last inspected on May 16, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does LA Patrona Taqueria have?

LA Patrona Taqueria has 12 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is LA Patrona Taqueria safe to eat at?

LA Patrona Taqueria has a good safety record with a score of 81/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

LA Patrona Taqueria

Name: LA Patrona Taqueria
Address: 4946 W DIVERSEY AVE, Chicago, 60639
Rating: 81

4946 W DIVERSEY AVE , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 5/16/2024

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0Good

Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in Chicago

Improving

5 inspections

Last: May 16, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

60%

Clean Rate

2.4

Avg Violations

25 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

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility conditionHigh Priority

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

-20

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-18 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+6 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 80/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (81/100) 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

2 inspections

4 high priority

2 intermediate

4 basic

Oct

Nov 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

Apr 2023

1 inspections

Apr

May 2024

1 inspections

Inspection History

5 records on file

2 Canvass1 License Re-Inspection2 License

May 24

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 23

Canvass InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 22

License Re-Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Basic

2 total1 risk factor

83/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED HEAVY DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE THE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN.

Base deductions−12 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Oct 22

License InspectionFail

4 High2 Med4 Basic

10 total3 risk factors

27/100inspection score

−58 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE THE ORIGINAL COPY OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO OBTAIN AN ORIGINAL AND NON-EXPIRED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE AND KEEP POSTED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT OR WRITTEN PROCEDURES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE; NOTED TEMPERATURE OF THE TRUE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER TO BE IMPROPER AT 50F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS MUST MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE AT 41F AND BELOW, MUST REPAIR. ALSO OBSERVED THE DISPLAY COOLER LOCATED TO THE LEFT OF THE PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK NOT OPERATIONAL AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE COOLER FROM PREMISES OR TO REPAIR SO THAT COOLER MAINTAINS 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE WITH ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS (IDPH 051-LICENSE, REPORTS, CHEMICAL DATA SHEETS, ETC) AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C).
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED OVER 25 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT INSIDE THE OFFICE ROOM AND SCATTERED THROUGHOUT BY THE WALLS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY FROM THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
NOTED A STICKY RESIDUE ON ALL DOOR HANDLES OF THE UPRIGHT COOLERS AND FREEZERS. ALSO OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE THE FRYER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REPAIR BASE COVING UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDERNEATH THE MOP SINK, AND TO THE RIGHT OF THE PIZZA OVEN SO THAT ALL FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTURES ARE SEALED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED HEAVY DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE THE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST CLEAN THE DUST BUILD UP OFF THE VENTILATION FAN COVER INSIDE THE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−58 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 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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