What is Bienvenido A LA Vida's health inspection score?

Bienvenido A LA Vida has a SafeDine safety score of 65 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Bienvenido A LA Vida last inspected?

Bienvenido A LA Vida was last inspected on October 2, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Bienvenido A LA Vida have?

Bienvenido A LA Vida has 10 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Bienvenido A LA Vida safe to eat at?

Bienvenido A LA Vida has a safety score of 65/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Bienvenido A LA Vida serve?

Bienvenido A LA Vida serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Bienvenido A LA Vida

Name: Bienvenido A LA Vida
Address: 4052 W ARMITAGE AVE, Chicago, 60639
Rating: 65

4052 W ARMITAGE AVE , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 10/2/2023

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0Fair

American•Chicago

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

Improving

2 inspections

Last: Oct 2, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

32 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-35

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 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

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+17 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% 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.

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4052 W ARMITAGE AVE , Chicago, IL 60639

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Inspection History

2 records on file

1 License Re-Inspection1 License

Oct 23

License Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.16: OBSERVED MOP DRYING IN BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MOP DRYING UNIT FOR PROPER DRAINAGE AND DRYING OF MOP.

Base deductions−2 pts

Sep 23

License InspectionFail

9 Basic

9 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Basic (9)

−18 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SLIGHTLY SOILED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED PLUMBERS PUTTY AROUND DRAINS OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVRE PLUMBERS PUTTY, SEAL SMOOTHLY AND MAINTAIN.
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
OBSERVED WASTE WATER DRAINING INTO OTHER TWO COMPARTMENTS OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM ONE COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FOR PROPER DRAINAGE OF WASTE WATER AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON UNISEX WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON UNISEX WASHROOM DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON GROUND SURROUNDING DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED OR STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OPENINGS IN CEILING ABOVE CENTRAL HEATING/AC UNIT AND HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SMOOTHLY FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON CEILING VENT IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND SMOOTHLY REPAINT CEILING VENT IN WASHROOM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MOP DRYING IN BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MOP DRYING UNIT FOR PROPER DRAINAGE AND DRYING OF MOP.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING VENT COVERS IN WASHROOM AND SMALL ROOM WITH MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−18 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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