What is EL Jardin Restaurant's health inspection score?

EL Jardin Restaurant has a SafeDine safety score of 89 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was EL Jardin Restaurant last inspected?

EL Jardin Restaurant was last inspected on May 14, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does EL Jardin Restaurant have?

EL Jardin Restaurant has 9 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is EL Jardin Restaurant safe to eat at?

Yes, EL Jardin Restaurant has an excellent safety record with a score of 89/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

EL Jardin Restaurant

Name: EL Jardin Restaurant
Address: 3333-3339 N CLARK ST, Chicago, 60657
Rating: 89

3333-3339 N CLARK ST, Chicago

Last inspected 10mo ago

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0Excellent

Lakeview

Ranked #192 of 979 in Lakeview

Stable

6 inspections

Last: May 14, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

1.5

Avg Violations

11 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

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

-11

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 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

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+1 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

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

3333-3339 N CLARK ST, Chicago, IL 60657

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Violation Timeline

Mar 2023

2 inspections

3 high priority

1 intermediate

2 basic

Mar

May 2023

1 inspections

Apr 2024

2 inspections

1 high priority

Apr

May 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

3 Canvass3 Canvass Re-Inspection

May 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED THE FRONT BAR NEAR THE MAIN ENTRANCE TO HAVE A SIGNIFICANT LEAK FROM THE DRAIN PIPE OF THE HAND SINK. WATER LEAKING ONTO THE FLOOR, BUT HAND SINK IS STILL FUNCTIONAL. OBSERVED LEAKING BASE OF FAUCET WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON FROM SCRAPE SINK NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE IN REAR DISH AREA. OBSERVED THE 4 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE LARGE BAR AREA TO HAVE HANDLES OF THE FAUCET THAT ARE LEAKING FROM BOTH HANDLES WHEN EITHER WATER IS TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE MULTIPLE LEAKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING IN GOOD REPAIR.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED BOTH MANAGERS TO NOT HAVE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS TO COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING.

Base deductions−4 pts

Apr 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High

1 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED BLACK DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED.

Base deductions−10 pts

May 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

1 High

1 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
HANDWASHING SINK IS INSTALLED BETWEEN PREP AND DISHROOM ROOM. FAR FROM PREP AREA WERE RAW,COOKED AND READY TO EAT FOOD IS PREPARED. AKWARD TO WALK-TO HANDWASHING SINK. MUST INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK SUPPLIED WITH HAND SOAP AND DISPOSABLE TOWELS, AT MENTIONED PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030

Base deductions−10 pts

Mar 23

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High1 Med2 Basic

5 total1 risk factor

66/100inspection score

−29 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

8HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHEDRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN THE DISHROOM HANDLING DIRTY DISHES/GLASSES AND PUT THEM THRU THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE AND WITHOUT PROPER HAND WASHING HANDLED AND STORED CLEAN DISHES ALSO WALKED IN THE KITCHEN AND START TO PREP. OBSERVED THE COOK ENTERING KITCHEN HANDLING INVOICE FOR ORDERED FOOD AND START TO COOK. OBSERVED HANDLING FOOD WITH BARE HANDS: CHEESE, TORTILLAS ETC. NO HAND WASHING FROM BOTH EMPLOYEE NOR GLOVING HANDS. MUST WASH HANDS EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. MANAGER CORRECTED THE ISSUE PRIORITY CITATION :7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
HANDWASHING SINK IS INSTALLED BETWEEN PREP AND DISHROOM ROOM. FAR FROM PREP AREA WERE RAW,COOKED AND READY TO EAT FOOD IS PREPARED. AKWARD TO WALK-TO HANDWASHING SINK. MUST INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK SUPPLIED WITH HAND SOAP AND DISPOSABLE TOWELS, AT MENTIONED PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED. GAP OF 1/4" AT BOTTOM OF DOORS AT FRONT PATIO. REPAIR ISSUE,TO MINIMIZE PEST AND INSECT ENTRY

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
HANDWASHING SINK BETWEEN DISHROOM AND PREP AREA SLOWLY DRAINING.PIPE UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT SECOND BAR IS LEAKING.REPAIR ISSUE
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM:4-22-22,REPORT #254718 #39) 3-307.11: NOTED EMPLOYEE USING BOWL WITH NO HANDLE USED FOR SCOOPING FOOD AT THE SERVICE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TONGS, SERVING SPOONS, OR LADLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD. #49)4-601.11(C): NOTED A SLIMY AND GREY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE SODA GUN DISPENSER AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. #55) 6-201.17: NOTED A HOLE ON THE FLOOR ALONG WITH PIPPING UNDERNEATH THE DISHWASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS WHERE EVER NEEDED TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS. #55) 6-501.12: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY AT THE KITCHEN PREP, DISHWASHING AREA, REAR STORAGE WITH WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER, AND BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE AREA. NOTED PLASTIC PAPER WRAPPED ON FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WRAPP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #58)2-102.13: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRU

Base deductions−29 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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