What is Restaurante Y Tamaleria LA Bendicion #2 Inc.'s health inspection score?

Restaurante Y Tamaleria LA Bendicion #2 Inc. has a SafeDine safety score of 93 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Restaurante Y Tamaleria LA Bendicion #2 Inc. last inspected?

Restaurante Y Tamaleria LA Bendicion #2 Inc. was last inspected on November 12, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Restaurante Y Tamaleria LA Bendicion #2 Inc. have?

Restaurante Y Tamaleria LA Bendicion #2 Inc. has 8 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Restaurante Y Tamaleria LA Bendicion #2 Inc. safe to eat at?

Yes, Restaurante Y Tamaleria LA Bendicion #2 Inc. has an excellent safety record with a score of 93/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Restaurante Y Tamaleria LA Bendicion #2 Inc.

Name: Restaurante Y Tamaleria LA Bendicion #2 Inc.
Address: 5322 W FULLERTON AVE, Chicago, 60639
Rating: 93

5322 W FULLERTON AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 11/12/2025

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0Excellent

Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in Chicago

Improving

3 inspections

Last: Nov 12, 2025

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

2.7

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

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

-7

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+8 pts

Latest

100% weight

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

5322 W FULLERTON AVE, Chicago, IL 60639

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 basic

Apr

Nov 2025

2 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Inspection History

3 records on file

1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Canvass1 License

Nov 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-305.12: OBSERVED CONTAINERS AND BINS OF FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DISHWASHING/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Nov 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON SITE. MICE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND ON THE FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN THE HOT WATER TANK STORAGE CLOSET, NEAR THE MOP SINK, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER THE SHELVES WERE FOOD ITEMS ARE STORED, NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR, WHERE THE BAGS OF CORN HUSK FOR TAMALES ARE STORED, AND SURROUNDING THE COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED CONTAINERS AND BINS OF FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DISHWASHING/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC−2
OBSERVED NO PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON SITE FROM 04/26/2024, REPORT #2593530. NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B), CITATION ISSUED

Base deductions−9 pts

Apr 24

License InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High3 Basic

4 total1 risk factor

79/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED WASHROOM DOORS NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−16 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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