What is EL Bun Cubano's health inspection score?

EL Bun Cubano has a SafeDine safety score of 69 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was EL Bun Cubano last inspected?

EL Bun Cubano was last inspected on May 5, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does EL Bun Cubano have?

EL Bun Cubano has 10 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is EL Bun Cubano safe to eat at?

EL Bun Cubano has a safety score of 69/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

EL Bun Cubano

Name: EL Bun Cubano
Address: 643 N KEDZIE AVE, Chicago, 60612
Rating: 69

643 N KEDZIE AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 11mo ago

▲Improving

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0Fair

Near West Side

Ranked #153 of 196 in Near West Side

Improving

2 inspections

Last: May 5, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

50%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

11 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-31

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-8 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+65 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% 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

643 N KEDZIE AVE, Chicago, IL 60612

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Inspection History

2 records on file

1 License Re-Inspection1 License

May 25

License Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 25

License InspectionFail

4 High1 Med5 Basic

10 total2 risk factors

35/100inspection score

−55 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED IN THE WASHROOM AT THE HAND WASHING SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED SEVERAL COOLERS NOT TURNED ON AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN ON ALL COOLERS AND THAT ALL COOLERS MUST BE BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY WITH AT LEAST 2 SERVICE VISITS REQUIRED PER YEAR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C).

Basic (5)

−10 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO QAC CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR WHICH OPENS INTO THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE DUMPSTER CONTRACT OR WRITTEN APPROVAL FROM THE LANDLORD TO USE THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN THE ALLEY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B).
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
MUST PROVIDE A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

Base deductions−55 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 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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