What is LA Patrona's health inspection score?

LA Patrona 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 LA Patrona last inspected?

LA Patrona was last inspected on June 3, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does LA Patrona have?

LA Patrona has 13 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is LA Patrona safe to eat at?

Yes, LA Patrona has an excellent safety record with a score of 88/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

LA Patrona

Name: LA Patrona
Address: 3046 W CERMAK RD, Chicago, 60623
Rating: 88

3046 W CERMAK RD, Chicago

Last inspected 10mo ago

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0Excellent

Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in Chicago

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Jun 3, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

40%

Clean Rate

2.6

Avg Violations

10 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

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-12

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-4 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 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

3046 W CERMAK RD, Chicago, IL 60623

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Violation Timeline

May 2024

4 inspections

3 high priority

4 intermediate

4 basic

May

Jun 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Inspection History

5 records on file

1 Canvass2 License Re-Inspection2 License

Jun 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF BULK INGREDIENTS IN KTICHEN AREA UNDER PREP TABLE WITH OUT LABELS WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL BULK ITEMS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REQUIRE FOOD HANDLERS TO ATTAIN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

Base deductions−7 pts

May 24

License Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 24

License Re-Inspection InspectionFail

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
3-603.11 Observed no Consumer Advisory for raw or undercooked foods. Instructed to identify such foods (EGGS) by asterisking them to a footnote that states: "These items can be served raw or undercooked or contain undercooked ingredients" and add a statement that says: "Consuming raw or undercooked animal products may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have medical conditions." INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
4-302.14 NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE FOR TESTING SANITIZER STRENGTH AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−7 pts

May 24

License InspectionFail

3 High3 Med3 Basic

9 total2 risk factors

39/100inspection score

−51 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
NO WRITTEN POLICY POSTED ON SITE OR ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY ARE AVAILABLE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.#7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED ALL COOLING UNITS ON THE PREMISE NOT WORKING AT THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
Observed no Consumer Advisory for raw or undercooked foods. Instructed to identify such foods (EGGS) by asterisking them to a footnote that states: "These items can be served raw or undercooked or contain undercooked ingredients" and add a statement that says: "Consuming raw or undercooked animal products may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have medical conditions." INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. ?
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR TESTING INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
NO PROOF OF PEST CONTROL SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR THE FACILITY WAS AVAILABLE DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (c). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE FOR TESTING SANITIZER STRENGTH AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
50HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE−2
NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON THE PREMISES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (c). NO CITATION ISSUED.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE REAR PREP AREA AS WELL AS STORAGE SPACE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Base deductions−51 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

May 24

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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