What is EL Siete Catering's health inspection score?

EL Siete Catering has a SafeDine safety score of 96 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was EL Siete Catering last inspected?

EL Siete Catering was last inspected on December 2, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does EL Siete Catering have?

EL Siete Catering has 11 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is EL Siete Catering safe to eat at?

Yes, EL Siete Catering has an excellent safety record with a score of 96/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does EL Siete Catering serve?

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

Official Health Record

EL Siete Catering

Name: EL Siete Catering
Address: 4147 S KEDZIE AVE, Chicago, 60632
Rating: 96

4147 S KEDZIE AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 12/2/2025

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0Excellent

American•Chicago

Ranked #994 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 17% of american restaurants

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6 inspections

Last: Dec 2, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

67%

Clean Rate

1.8

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-4

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-5 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

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

4147 S KEDZIE AVE, Chicago, IL 60632

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2023

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

3 basic

Jun

Jul 2023

1 inspections

May 2024

2 inspections

May

Nov 2025

1 inspections

Dec 2025

1 inspections

4 basic

Dec

Inspection History

6 records on file

2 Canvass2 Non-Inspection1 License Re-Inspection1 License

Dec 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS (SCOOPS) FOR DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS BEING STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
OBSERVED EATING UTENSILS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS WITH HANDLES EXPOSED AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE EXHAUST VENTILATION IN THE WASHROOM AND IN THE DISHWASH/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−8 pts

Nov 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 24

Canvass InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 23

License Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 23

License InspectionFail

2 High2 Med3 Basic

7 total

64/100inspection score

−36 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
MISSING HANDWASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SINK WITH A MIN TEMPERATURE OF 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C)
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
NO REFRIGERATION ON PREMISES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTD TO PROVIDE ALL AND PROPER REFRIGERATION AT 41F OR BELOW. MUST BE TURNED ON AND FUNCTIONING. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO MEASURE TCS FOODS NOT PROVIDED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROX. 10 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE REAR OF THE BASEMENT IN THE WATER TANK ROOM. INSTD TO CLEAN RAT DROPPINGS AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A)

Basic (3)

−6 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT LARGE ENOUGH TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTD TO PROVIDE A LARGER SINK ABLE TO FULLY IMMERSE EQUIPMENT TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-025
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
MISSING UTILITY/SERVICE SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
MISSING PREP SINK ON PREMISES. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−36 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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