What is Vaca's Creamery's health inspection score?

Vaca's Creamery 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 Vaca's Creamery last inspected?

Vaca's Creamery was last inspected on December 8, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Vaca's Creamery have?

Vaca's Creamery has 9 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Vaca's Creamery safe to eat at?

Yes, Vaca's Creamery has an excellent safety record with a score of 85/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Vaca's Creamery

Name: Vaca's Creamery
Address: 2324 W GIDDINGS ST, Chicago, 60625
Rating: 85

2324 W GIDDINGS ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 12/8/2025

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0Excellent

Lincoln Square

Ranked #139 of 447 in Lincoln Square

Declining

3 inspections

Last: Dec 8, 2025

high confidence

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Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

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

-4 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-11 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-12 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

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

2324 W GIDDINGS ST, Chicago, IL 60625

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Violation Timeline

Jan 2023

2 inspections

1 basic

Jan

Dec 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

Inspection History

3 records on file

1 Canvass2 License

Dec 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
NOTED AN ELECTRICAL INSECT ELIMINATION DEVICE HANGING ABOVE THE REAR PREP TABLE. MUST REMOVE/MOVE TO A NON-FOOD CONTACT AREA.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED AN UNWRAPPED/COVERED PREPARED DESSERT IN THE REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROTECT PREPARED FOODS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED IN REFRIGERATION.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
ALL STORED ITEMS SUCH AS TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING AT ALL TIMES.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
NOTED EXCESSIVE PAPER DEBRIS ON THE GROUNDS OF THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE CORRAL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
UNUSED EQUIPMENT BEING STORED IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM MUST BE REPAIRED AND OPERATIONAL OR REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED A DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−19 pts

Jan 23

License InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAK FROM TOP OF FAUCET IN FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jan 23

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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