What is Los Candiles's health inspection score?

Los Candiles has a SafeDine safety score of 80 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Los Candiles last inspected?

Los Candiles was last inspected on January 28, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Los Candiles have?

Los Candiles has 28 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Los Candiles safe to eat at?

Los Candiles has a good safety record with a score of 80/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Los Candiles serve?

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

Official Health Record

Los Candiles

Name: Los Candiles
Address: 2624 S CENTRAL PARK AVE, Chicago, 60623
Rating: 80

2624 S CENTRAL PARK AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 1/28/2026

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0Good

American•Chicago

Ranked #746 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

8 inspections

Last: Jan 28, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

13%

Clean Rate

3.5

Avg Violations

4 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

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-20

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-10 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

0 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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2624 S CENTRAL PARK AVE, Chicago, IL 60623

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2022

1 inspections

3 intermediate

3 basic

Sep

Oct 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

2 basic

Sep 2023

1 inspections

3 high priority

1 intermediate

2 basic

Sep

Oct 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Dec 2024

1 inspections

Dec

Aug 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Jan 2026

2 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

4 basic

Jan

Inspection History

8 records on file

2 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Canvass1 Non-Inspection1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint

Jan 26

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 High2 Basic

3 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15 OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 4-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−14 pts

Jan 26

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med2 Basic

4 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 4-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−19 pts

Aug 25

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High2 Basic

3 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED BUILD UP ON INTERIOR SIDES OF ICE MACHINE(NOT TOUCHING ICE/WATER). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED WINDOWSILL ABOVE DISH SINK WITH PAINT PEELING. OBSERVED WALL BEHIND GREASE TRAP WITH SPRAY FOAM NOT SMOOTH. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR BOTH AREAS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED PIC TO DIRECT FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.

Base deductions−14 pts

Dec 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED FLOUR, OATMEAL AND SEASONING OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

Base deductions−7 pts

Sep 23

Canvass InspectionFail

3 High1 Med2 Basic

6 total

61/100inspection score

−39 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK INACCESSIBLE AT THE DISH WASHING AREA DUE TO IT BEING DISCONNECTED DUE TO EXCESSIVE LEAK WHEN IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN DISWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSOAP AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED FLOUR, OATMEAL AND SEASONING OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO CHLORINE OR QUATS SANITIZER TESTING DEVICES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

Base deductions−39 pts

Oct 22

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Med2 Basic

4 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS WITH COMMOMN NAMES OF FOOD FOR EASE OF IDENTIFICATION.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED SMALL 1/4 IN GAP AT REAR EXTERIOR DOOR TO ALLEY AT BOTTOM CORNER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND SEAL FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST HARBORAGE.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE IN FRYER CABINETS AND UNDER FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER TABLES AND SHELVING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−14 pts

Sep 22

Complaint InspectionFail

3 Med3 Basic

6 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED INCOMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER ON MENU AND MISSING ASTERISK(NOTATION OF UNDERCOOKED ITEMS)MENU. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE PROPER DISCLOSURE AND ASTERISKS(NOTATION OF UNDERCOOKED ITEMS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS WITH COMMOMN NAMES OF FOOD FOR EASE OF IDENTIFICATION.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED SMALL 1/4 IN GAP AT REAR EXTERIOR DOOR TO ALLEY AT BOTTOM CORNER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND SEAL FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST HARBORAGE.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE IN FRYER CABINETS AND UNDER FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER TABLES AND SHELVING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED CERTIFIED MANAGER TO ACQUIRE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATION ON SITE FOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−21 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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