What is EL Milagro's health inspection score?

EL Milagro has a SafeDine safety score of 83 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was EL Milagro last inspected?

EL Milagro was last inspected on January 22, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does EL Milagro have?

EL Milagro has 24 total violations across 11 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is EL Milagro safe to eat at?

EL Milagro has a good safety record with a score of 83/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does EL Milagro serve?

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

Official Health Record

EL Milagro

Name: EL Milagro
Address: 1923 S BLUE ISLAND AVE, Chicago, 60608
Rating: 83

1923 S BLUE ISLAND AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 1/22/2026

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0Good

American•Pilsen

Ranked #182 of 411 in PilsenBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

10 inspections

Last: Jan 22, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

30%

Clean Rate

2.4

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-17

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-9 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+2 pts

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.

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2022

1 inspections

1 basic

Nov

Mar 2023

1 inspections

Oct 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

3 basic

Oct

Nov 2023

1 inspections

1 basic

Dec 2023

1 inspections

Dec

Nov 2024

2 inspections

3 intermediate

Feb 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

1 basic

Feb

Jan 2026

2 inspections

1 intermediate

10 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

1 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Canvass3 Complaint1 Non-Inspection1 Short Form Complaint1 Complaint Re-Inspection

Jan 26

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19 ALL NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES IN NON-FOOD AREAS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL STORAGE SHELVES.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) INTERIOR OR REACH IN COOLERS AND HOT HOLDING CABINETS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.11 ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN ALL STORAGE AREAS MUST BE REMOVED AND OR ORGANIZED TO ELIMINATE ALL RODENT HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11 FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP, REAR PREP, SIDE STORAGE AREA, FRONT STORAGE AREA, AND REAR AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
4-202.18 HOOD VENTS AND FILTERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−10 pts

Jan 26

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED MOUSE ACTIVITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, ALONG THE OUTSIDE WALL, APPROX. 20-22 DROPPINGS, IN THE CORNER BY THE STORAGE TABLE, 10-12 DROPPINGS, IN THE AREA BY THE STOVE, 10-12 DROPPINGS NOTED, AND IN THE FRONT STORE AREA, 10-15 DROPPINGS NOTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
ALL NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES IN NONFOOD AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL STORAGE SHELVES.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INTERIOR OR REACH IN COOLERS AND HOT HOLDING CABINETS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN ALL STORAGE AREAS MUST BE REMOVED AND OR ORGANIZED TO ELIMINATE ALL RODENT HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP, REAR PREP, SIDE STORAGE AREA, FRONT STORAGE AREA, AND REAR AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
HOOD VENTS AND FILTERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−15 pts

Feb 25

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med1 Basic

3 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROVIDE A HAND DRYING PROVISION, SUCH AS PAPER TOWELS, IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AT ALL TIMES. THE MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

21PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
3-501.16(A:1) OBSERVED ABOUT 5 LBS OF COOKED FLAUTAS IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT AND AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 106.5F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL HOT-HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. THE MANAGER DISCARDED SAID TCS FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS MUST MEET THE REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−17 pts

Nov 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 Med

3 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
3-501.16(A)(2)NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE TWO DOOR COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: CHICKEN 44.2 F TO 47.8 F, 48.9F, STEAK 46.2 F TO 46.9 F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 85 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $150.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
3-501.17 TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEEF)NOT PROPERLY DATED, STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 85 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $150.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS, AS DESCRIBED AT #22. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12 OBSERVED A COUPLE OF SMALL PLASTIC CONTAINERS WITH DRY PRODUCTS. (SALT, PEPPER) WITHOUT PROPER COMMON FOOD NAME MARKINGS. MUST LABEL BULK AND WORKING FOOD CONTAINERS WITH CONTENTS COMMON NAME. MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Base deductions−15 pts

Nov 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 23

Short Form Complaint InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS LOCATED ON THE RIGHT OF OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Base deductions−2 pts

Oct 23

Complaint InspectionFail

1 High1 Med3 Basic

5 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BEHIND FILE CABINETS IN OFFICE/DRY STORAGE AREA, TO THE RIGHT OF THE WALK IN COOLER LOCATED IN REAR. ALSO NOTED 1 ROACH IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LID BROKEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS LOCATED ON THE RIGHT OF OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER HOT HOLDING UNITS AND BEHIND COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−21 pts

Mar 23

Canvass InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 22

Complaint InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-305.11 OBSERVED BOXES OF TORTILLAS BEING STORED UNDER A SEWER LINE IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DO NOT STORE ANYTHING UNDER SEWER LINES.

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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