What is Tortello/desora BY Torello's health inspection score?

Tortello/desora BY Torello has a SafeDine safety score of 66 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Tortello/desora BY Torello last inspected?

Tortello/desora BY Torello was last inspected on December 8, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Tortello/desora BY Torello have?

Tortello/desora BY Torello has 25 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Tortello/desora BY Torello safe to eat at?

Tortello/desora BY Torello has a safety score of 66/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Tortello/desora BY Torello

Name: Tortello/desora BY Torello
Address: 1746 W DIVISION ST, Chicago, 60622
Rating: 66

1746 W DIVISION ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 12/8/2025

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0Fair

Wicker Park

Ranked #405 of 579 in Wicker Park

Improving

4 inspections

Last: Dec 8, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

25%

Clean Rate

6.3

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-34

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-11 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-7 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+52 pts

100

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

1746 W DIVISION ST, Chicago, IL 60622

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Violation Timeline

Jan 2025

1 inspections

1 basic

Jan

Sep 2025

1 inspections

6 high priority

1 intermediate

8 basic

Oct 2025

1 inspections

2 high priority

7 basic

Oct

Dec 2025

1 inspections

Inspection History

4 records on file

2 Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection1 Complaint1 License

Dec 25

Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 25

Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection InspectionFail

2 High7 Basic

9 total

66/100inspection score

−34 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
: 6-301.14 : MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN IN 1ST FL. 2ND TOILET ROOM.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
5-204.11 : OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN 2ND FL. PASTA MAKING PREP AREA MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP & TOWEL,S AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

Basic (7)

−14 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES AND ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PASTA PREP COOLER ON 1ST FL. AND 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER ON 2ND FL.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19 : MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN 1ST FL. PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN CHEMICAL/MOPSINK STORAGE CLOSETS ON 1ST & 2ND FL.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-202.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ABOVE PREP COOLER IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA.

Base deductions−34 pts

Sep 25

Complaint InspectionFail

6 High1 Med8 Basic

15 total3 risk factors

4/100inspection score

−81 pts

High Priority (6)

−60 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW NOR FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (PASTA,PASTA SUACES,SALADS,ETC)MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
8HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHEDRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY EMPLOYEES SUCH AS MALE EMPLOYEE CAME IN FROM OUTSIDE AND REMOVED DIRTY DISHES FROM TABLE,THEN WENT BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND SERVICED CUSTOMER,HE PUT ON A PLASTIC GLOVE AND PLACED PASTA SHELLS INTO 2- PAPER BAGS ALSO,MALE DISH WASHER WAS PLACING DIRTY DISHES INTO DISH RACK AND THEN REMOVING CLEAN DISHES SEVERAL TIMES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION 7-38-010)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING DEVICES AT HAND SINK IN MAIN 1ST FL. PREP/DISH WASHING AREA WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND DISHES BEING WASHED.PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST KEEP MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN 2ND FL. PASTA MAKING PREP AREA MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER,SOAP & TOWELS AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN IN 1ST FL. 2ND TOILET ROOM.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND,ON CEILINGS,WALLS AND VENTILATION UNIT IN DINING AREA,1ST FL. PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/25/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

Basic (8)

−16 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES AND ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
46GLOVES USED PROPERLY−2
OBSERVED IMPROPER USAGE OF GLOVES BY FOOD HANDLER.(COS)
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PASTA PREP COOLER ON 1ST FL. AND 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER ON 2ND FL.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN 1ST FL. PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN CHEMICAL/MOPSINK STORAGE CLOSETS ON 1ST & 2ND FL.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ABOVE PREP COOLER IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA.

Base deductions−81 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Jan 25

License InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED 1 OF 5 SINGLE SERVICE TOILET ROOM NOT OPERATING. WATER HAS BEEN SHUT OFF TO SAID TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESTORE TOILET ROOM.

Base deductions−2 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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