What is Chicago Empanada Mama, Llc's health inspection score?

Chicago Empanada Mama, Llc has a SafeDine safety score of 90 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Chicago Empanada Mama, Llc last inspected?

Chicago Empanada Mama, Llc was last inspected on June 12, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Chicago Empanada Mama, Llc have?

Chicago Empanada Mama, Llc has 10 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Chicago Empanada Mama, Llc safe to eat at?

Yes, Chicago Empanada Mama, Llc has an excellent safety record with a score of 90/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Chicago Empanada Mama, Llc serve?

Chicago Empanada Mama, Llc serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Chicago Empanada Mama, Llc

Name: Chicago Empanada Mama, Llc
Address: 1703 W CHICAGO AVE, Chicago, 60622
Rating: 90

1703 W CHICAGO AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 9mo ago

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0Excellent

American•Wicker Park

Ranked #99 of 579 in Wicker ParkBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

4 inspections

Last: Jun 12, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

50%

Clean Rate

2.5

Avg Violations

10 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

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

-10

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+11 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

1703 W CHICAGO AVE, Chicago, IL 60622

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Violation Timeline

May 2023

1 inspections

2 high priority

3 basic

May

Mar 2024

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

2 basic

Apr 2024

1 inspections

Apr

Jun 2025

1 inspections

Inspection History

4 records on file

2 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 License

Jun 25

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 24

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High1 Med2 Basic

5 total1 risk factor

66/100inspection score

−29 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE CERTIFICATE IS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED TWO HAND-WASHING SINKS WITH ITEMS SUCH AS MEASURING CUPS AND BEANS STORED IN SINKS. HAND-WASHING SINKS SHALL NOT BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSE OTHER THAN HAND WASHING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ITEMS FROM SINK AND TO ENSURE FOOD AND DIRTY UTENSILS ARE NOT DUMPED IN HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 44-50 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE STORED AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 10 POUNDS OF CORN DIP, 10 POUNDS OF HAM, 4 POUNDS OF RICE AND MEAT, 10 POUNDS OF CHICKEN, 5 POUNDS OF CREAM CHEESE, 5 POUNDS OF LEAFY GREENS, 3 POUNDS OF POTATO SALAD ($350). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS PLACED IN THE DISH MACHINE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS PLACED IN HOT WATER DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−29 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

May 23

License InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High3 Basic

5 total1 risk factor

69/100inspection score

−26 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS ONLY AT HANDWASHING SINKS.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED 3 UNUSED COOLERS AND AN UNUSED DISH MACHINE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER MAINTAIN IN WORKING CONDITION OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−26 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 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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