What is Laganini's health inspection score?

Laganini has a SafeDine safety score of 61 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Laganini last inspected?

Laganini was last inspected on October 8, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Laganini have?

Laganini has 33 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Laganini safe to eat at?

Laganini has a safety score of 61/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Laganini

Name: Laganini
Address: 4768 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago, 60625
Rating: 61

4768 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 10/8/2025

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Lincoln Square

Ranked #323 of 447 in Lincoln Square

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7 inspections

Last: Oct 8, 2025

high confidence

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Inspections

29%

Clean Rate

4.7

Avg Violations

6 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-39

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-6 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-13 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-40 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

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

4768 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago, IL 60625

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Violation Timeline

May 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

5 basic

May

Jul 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Dec 2023

2 inspections

2 intermediate

3 basic

Dec

Nov 2024

2 inspections

3 basic

Oct 2025

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

10 basic

Oct

Inspection History

7 records on file

4 Canvass2 Non-Inspection1 Short Form Complaint

Oct 25

Canvass InspectionLatestOut of Business

2 High2 Med10 Basic

14 total2 risk factors

40/100inspection score

−50 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
THE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
NOTED THE ELECTRIC FLY ELIMINATOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA/DISH AREA, MUST BE REMOVED.

Basic (10)

−20 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
NOTED A BEARDED COOK WITHOUT A BEARD RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL BEARDED FOOD PREPARERS.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
MUST PROVIDE FOOD SCOOPS WITH HANDLES INVERTED FROM THE BULK FOODS.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IE:UNDER THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND BASEMENT, MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.----MUST NOT USE RAW WOOD TO ELEVATE THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST BE A CLEANABLE, NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN NOTED DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
ALL UNUSED COOLERS IN THE BASEMENT MUST BE CLEAN AND OPERATIONAL OR REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
WALL BEHIND THE DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH DIRT SPLATTER.----FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, BAR AND WALK-IN COOLER WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS.----HOLES IN CEILING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AND IN THE WALL BEHIND THE STAND MIXER. MUST SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----ALL EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS A SEALANT THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AND WALK IN COOLER AREA, WHICH IS BUMPY, UNEVEN AND UNABLE TO BE CLEANED, MUST BE CUT DOWN TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
NOTED SOME FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−50 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Nov 24

Canvass InspectionOut of Business

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE OUTSIDE AND INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER AND DETAIL CLEAN INTERIORS OF COOLERS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILE NEAR THE ENTRANCE TO THE WOMENS WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−6 pts

Nov 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 23

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Med3 Basic

5 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE THREE-3 REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE ACCURATE,WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE MENTIONED COOLERS.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR WITHOUT A LABEL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE DISHMACHINE IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND INTERIOR LIQUOR/KEG COOLER AT FRONT AREA AND DETAIL CLEAN LIQUOR STORAGE SHELFS IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT COFFEE/ESPRESSO MACHINE.MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR AT BAR UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−16 pts

Dec 23

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 22

Short Form Complaint InspectionPass

1 High2 Basic

3 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
4-602.11(B-E) INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH MINIMAL CALCIUM BUILD-UP.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Base deductions−14 pts

May 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High2 Med5 Basic

8 total

70/100inspection score

−30 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH MINIMAL CALCIUM BUILD-UP.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED, WITH COMMON NAME (COCONUT POWDER, SUGAR, SPICES ETC).
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE LIGHTSHIELD WITH DEAD INSECTS ABOVE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK, INTERIOR SURFACES OF LIQUOR/KEGS REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT AREA AND STORAGE SHELVINGS IN BASEMENT STORAGE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT MOPSINK FAUCET IN REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
GOUND CAPPUCCINO MACHINE DRAIN LINE DRAINING INTO ONE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REALIGN PROPERLY ONTO FLOOR DRAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Base deductions−30 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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