What is Latino's Bar & Restaurant's health inspection score?

Latino's Bar & Restaurant has a SafeDine safety score of 88 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Latino's Bar & Restaurant last inspected?

Latino's Bar & Restaurant was last inspected on April 9, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Latino's Bar & Restaurant have?

Latino's Bar & Restaurant has 10 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Latino's Bar & Restaurant safe to eat at?

Yes, Latino's Bar & Restaurant has an excellent safety record with a score of 88/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Latino's Bar & Restaurant

Name: Latino's Bar & Restaurant
Address: 2542-2544 W PETERSON AVE, Chicago, 60659
Rating: 88

2542-2544 W PETERSON AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 12mo ago

Own or manage this restaurant?

Claim it to unlock analytics →

0Excellent

Chicago

Ranked #999 of 1000 in Chicago

Stable

4 inspections

Last: Apr 9, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

25%

Clean Rate

2.5

Avg Violations

12 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-12

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+2 pts

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

2542-2544 W PETERSON AVE, Chicago, IL 60659

Open in Maps

View Menu Order Online

Violation Timeline

Nov 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Nov

Feb 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

2 basic

Feb 2025

1 inspections

Feb

Apr 2025

1 inspections

3 basic

Inspection History

4 records on file

2 Canvass1 Non-Inspection1 License

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
BAR HANDWASH SINK PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BAR HANDWASH SINK.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR AROUND GREASE TRAP UNDER DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY/CLEAN THROUGHOUT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOME DAMAGED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA ABOVE CHEST FREEZERS. MUST REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES.

Base deductions−6 pts

Feb 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Feb 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med2 Basic

4 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
TWO REACH-IN COOLERS AT IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURE: 47F TO 48.6F.TCS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE COOLERS:MILK, SHREEDED CHEESE,ETC. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. TAGGED UNITS "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED. ON 2-21-24 COOLERS REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS AIR TEMP OF 39F TO 40.2F.UNTAGGED COOLERS.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE TWO DIFFERENT COOLER: MILK MAINTAINS TEMP OF 45.3 F, SHREDDED MOZZARELLA CHEESE MAINTAINS TEMP OF 47.1F, PORK FAT AT 45F AND EGGS MAINTAINED TEMP OF 45 F. TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND LESS.FOOD DISCARDED:POUNDS 27,VALUE 92. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD IS REQUIRED AT FIXTURE AT SMALL CLOSET BY DISH ROOM

Base deductions−19 pts

Nov 23

License InspectionPass

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED IN THE REACH-IN COOLER NEAR THE FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HOLES IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED ARE SOME BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO SMOOTHLY SEAL HOLES AND REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT, AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−9 pts

Community Reviews

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience!

Leave a Review

Community Safety Reports

No reviewed safety reports. Help keep others safe by reporting any food safety concerns.

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.

Explore More

Restaurants in Chicago Unknown Restaurants Best in Chicago All Illinois Restaurants