What is Pueblito Viejo's health inspection score?

Pueblito Viejo has a SafeDine safety score of 88 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Pueblito Viejo last inspected?

Pueblito Viejo was last inspected on November 18, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Pueblito Viejo have?

Pueblito Viejo has 15 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Pueblito Viejo safe to eat at?

Yes, Pueblito Viejo has an excellent safety record with a score of 88/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Pueblito Viejo serve?

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

Official Health Record

Pueblito Viejo

Name: Pueblito Viejo
Address: 5429 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago, 60625
Rating: 88

5429 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 11/18/2025

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0Excellent

American•Lincoln Square

Ranked #120 of 450 in Lincoln SquareBetter than 22% of american restaurants

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7 inspections

Last: Nov 18, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

43%

Clean Rate

2.1

Avg Violations

7 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-15

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-5 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-10 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 85/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (88/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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.

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2022

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

1 basic

Oct

Nov 2023

1 inspections

Dec 2023

1 inspections

3 basic

Dec

Dec 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Nov 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

5 basic

Nov

Inspection History

7 records on file

4 Canvass3 Non-Inspection

Nov 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 High5 Basic

6 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
MUST NOT STORE CLEAN UTENSILS/EQUIPMENT AROUND THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK AND MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS BETWEEN THE HAND SINK AND FOOD PREP/FOOD CONTACT AREAS.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
BAR ICE SCOOP MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER BETWEEN USE. NOT ON THE TOP OF THE MACHINE.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
ALL STORED ITEMS INSIDE THE BAR STORAGE CLOSET MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR BLENDERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
DAMAGED WALL CAULKING BETWEEN THE BAR MARBLE PREP TABLE AND BACK WALL.----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN AT THE MOP SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL.

Base deductions−20 pts

Nov 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
INSTRUCTED TO PEST PROOF THE REAR EXIT DOOR ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT POTS/PANS IN THE KITCHEN STORAGE RACKS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED (1) LIGHT SHIELD MISSING FOR LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELD/COVER OR SHATTER PROOF LIGHT BULBS.

Base deductions−9 pts

Dec 23

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RACKS INSIDE COOLERS WITH RUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RACKS
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS AROUND EQUIPMENT IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−6 pts

Nov 23

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High1 Med1 Basic

3 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK BEHIND THE BAR.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID.

Base deductions−17 pts

Oct 22

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

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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