What is Lao Der's health inspection score?

Lao Der has a SafeDine safety score of 86 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Lao Der last inspected?

Lao Der was last inspected on March 31, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Lao Der have?

Lao Der has 1 total violation across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Lao Der safe to eat at?

Yes, Lao Der has an excellent safety record with a score of 86/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Lao Der serve?

Lao Der serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Lao Der

Name: Lao Der
Address: 3922 N ELSTON AVE, Chicago, 60618
Rating: 86

3922 N ELSTON AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 12mo ago

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0Excellent

American•North Center

Ranked #164 of 551 in North CenterBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Unknown

1 inspection

Last: Mar 31, 2025

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

13 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-14

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 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

Latest

100% 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

3922 N ELSTON AVE, Chicago, IL 60618

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Inspection History

1 record on file

1 License

Mar 25

License InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR UTILITY SINK, ADJACENT TO THE THREE COMPARMTENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP/WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

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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