What is Unico Latin Fusion Contemporary Cuisine's health inspection score?

Unico Latin Fusion Contemporary Cuisine has a SafeDine safety score of 78 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Unico Latin Fusion Contemporary Cuisine last inspected?

Unico Latin Fusion Contemporary Cuisine was last inspected on March 13, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Unico Latin Fusion Contemporary Cuisine have?

Unico Latin Fusion Contemporary Cuisine has 14 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Unico Latin Fusion Contemporary Cuisine safe to eat at?

Unico Latin Fusion Contemporary Cuisine has a good safety record with a score of 78/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Unico Latin Fusion Contemporary Cuisine serve?

Unico Latin Fusion Contemporary Cuisine serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Unico Latin Fusion Contemporary Cuisine

Name: Unico Latin Fusion Contemporary Cuisine
Address: 2435 S WESTERN AVE, Chicago, 60608
Rating: 78

2435 S WESTERN AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 12mo ago

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0Good

American•Pilsen

Ranked #221 of 405 in PilsenBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

6 inspections

Last: Mar 13, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

67%

Clean Rate

2.3

Avg Violations

13 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-22

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+10 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

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

2435 S WESTERN AVE, Chicago, IL 60608

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2024

1 inspections

Aug

Sep 2024

2 inspections

4 high priority

4 basic

Feb 2025

1 inspections

Feb

Mar 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

3 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Canvass1 Non-Inspection1 License Re-Inspection2 License

Mar 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High2 Med3 Basic

6 total1 risk factor

69/100inspection score

−26 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE ON SITE NOR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT IN A FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CLASS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT IN A FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CLASS WITHIN 3 MONTHS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
3-603.11 OBSERVED ITEMS ON THE MENU THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW, SUCH AS RIBEYE STEAK, LAMB, AND HAMBURGER WITHOUT A CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON ALL MENUS FOR ALL ITEMS ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 40 RODENT DROPPINGS IN A BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-304.11 OBSERVED NO VENTILATION INSIDE OF ONE OF TWO BASEMENT EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN SAID TOILET ROOM.

Base deductions−26 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Feb 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 24

License Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 24

License InspectionFail

4 High4 Basic

8 total2 risk factors

42/100inspection score

−48 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE, AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION THE PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENTED A VOIDED COPY OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE AND THE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE TOILET ROOMS AND FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
4-501.114 OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING AT 0PPM OF CHLORINE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND ALWAYS PROPERLY SANITIZE AT 50PPM-100PPM OF CHLORINE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
4-904.11 OBSERVED FORKS, KNIVES AND PLATES PRE-SET ON THE CUSTOMER DINING TABLES WITHOUT BEING INVERTED OR WITHOUT ADEQUATE PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED TO NOT PRESET CUSTOMER TABLES OR PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION FOR UTENSILS AND INVERT PLATES OR SET TABLE UPON CUSTOMERS ARRIVAL.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE THAT IS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-203.13 OBSERVED UTILITY SINK WITHOUT ADEQUATE HOT WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT THE UTILITY SINK.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIRMENT FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS.

Base deductions−48 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Aug 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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