What is IL Vicinato Inc's health inspection score?

IL Vicinato Inc has a SafeDine safety score of 76 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was IL Vicinato Inc last inspected?

IL Vicinato Inc was last inspected on September 10, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does IL Vicinato Inc have?

IL Vicinato Inc has 37 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is IL Vicinato Inc safe to eat at?

IL Vicinato Inc has a good safety record with a score of 76/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

IL Vicinato Inc

Name: IL Vicinato Inc
Address: 2435 S WESTERN AVE, Chicago, 60608
Rating: 76

2435 S WESTERN AVE , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 9/10/2024

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0Good

Pilsen

Ranked #227 of 405 in Pilsen

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Sep 10, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

7.4

Avg Violations

19 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-26

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-18 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+13 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 74/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (76/100) 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.

Location

2435 S WESTERN AVE , Chicago, IL 60608

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2022

1 inspections

4 high priority

4 intermediate

7 basic

Aug

Jun 2023

2 inspections

4 high priority

3 intermediate

9 basic

Jul 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

4 basic

Jul

Sep 2024

1 inspections

Inspection History

5 records on file

3 Canvass2 Canvass Re-Inspection

Sep 24

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Med4 Basic

6 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
4-204.112(B) FOUND NO THERMOMETERS IN THE REACH-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. IN A MECHANICALLY REFRIGERATED OR HOT FOOD STORAGE UNIT, THE SENSOR OF A TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE SHALL BE LOCATED TO MEASURE THE AIR TEMPERATURE OR A SIMULATED PRODUCT TEMPERATURE IN THE WARMEST PART OF A MECHANICALLY REFRIGERATED UNIT AND THE COOLEST PART OF A HOT FOOD STORAGE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15 FOUND SCREEN ON SIDE DOOR DETACHED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-305.11 FOUND CEILING DEBRIS IN THE BASEMENT ON SEALED LIQUOR BOTTLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.12 OBSERVED PREP COOLER CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA AND FOOD SERVICE HOTLINE DISCOLORED WITH DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15 FOUND NO RUNNING WATER WHEN HOT WATER IS TURNED ON AT THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11 FOUND WALL BEHIND LIQUOR STORAGE BREAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE WALLS.

Base deductions−18 pts

Jun 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
4-204.112(B) FOUND NO THERMOMETERS IN THE REACH-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. IN A MECHANICALLY REFRIGERATED OR HOT FOOD STORAGE UNIT, THE SENSOR OF A TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE SHALL BE LOCATED TO MEASURE THE AIR TEMPERATURE OR A SIMULATED PRODUCT TEMPERATURE IN THE WARMEST PART OF A MECHANICALLY REFRIGERATED UNIT AND THE COOLEST PART OF A HOT FOOD STORAGE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
: 3-305.11 FOUND CEILING DEBRIS IN THE BASEMENT ON SEALED LIQUOR BOTTLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.12 OBSERVED PREP COOLER CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA AND FOOD SERVICE HOTLINE DISCOLORED WITH DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15 FOUND NO RUNNING WATER WHEN HOT WATER IS TURNED ON AT THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT # 2577775 CONDUCTED ON 6/23/23. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS WERE NOT CORRECTED: OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE, SIDE ENTRANCE, AND BASEMENT GANGWAY DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SAID DOORS TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED. FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE BEHIND THE PANEL. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN - COS AT TIME OF INSPECTION INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090.

Base deductions−13 pts

Jun 23

Canvass InspectionFail

4 High2 Med5 Basic

11 total1 risk factor

35/100inspection score

−60 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ANY HANDWASHING SINKS ON SITE. NOTED ELECTRIC HAND DRYER INOPERABLE IN BOTH WOMEN AND MEN'S TOILET ROOMS. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. HAND DRYING PROVISION ADDED AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA FRONT BAR AND EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH HAND-CLEANING LIQUID AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030-(C). CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE BEHIND THE PANEL. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS): A VARIETY OF PASTA SAUCES HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
FOUND NO THERMOMETERS IN THE REACH-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. IN A MECHANICALLY REFRIGERATED OR HOT FOOD STORAGE UNIT, THE SENSOR OF A TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE SHALL BE LOCATED TO MEASURE THE AIR TEMPERATURE OR A SIMULATED PRODUCT TEMPERATURE IN THE WARMEST PART OF A MECHANICALLY REFRIGERATED UNIT AND THE COOLEST PART OF A HOT FOOD STORAGE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
FOUND CEILING DEBRIS IN THE BASEMENT ON SEALED LIQUOR BOTTLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED PREP COOLER CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA AND FOOD SERVICE HOTLINE DISCOLORED WITH DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
FOUND NO RUNNING WHEN HOT WATER IS TURNED ON AT UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
FOUND LIGHT BULB DIRECTLY OVER FOOD PREP AREA BURNT OUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT # 2561577 CONDUCTED ON 08/02/2022. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS WERE NOT CORRECTED: 6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE BAR AND FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT PRODUCT NAME LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL ITEMS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING. 6-202.15 OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE, SIDE ENTRANCE, AND BASEMENT GANGWAY DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SAID DOORS TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED. 4-502.14 OBSERVED FACILITY HAS THREE LARGE CONTAINERS OF SHUCKED MOLLUSCAN SHELLS BEING STORED IN THE BASEMENT. EMPLOYEE STATES, " MOLLUSCAN FISH IS SHUCKED, MADE IN A PUREE, AND THE SHELLS ARE SANITIZED AND USED FOR A DISH" INSTRUCTED NEVER TO USE MOLLUSCAN SHELLS MORE THAN ONCE AS STATED IN THE FOOD CODE, PLUS SHELLS CAN NOT BE SANITIZED DUE TO BEING POROUS, ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST

Base deductions−60 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Aug 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

4 High4 Med7 Basic

15 total2 risk factors

16/100inspection score

−74 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION WRITTEN UNDER VIOLATION #2.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITH A VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
9NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED−10
3-301.11(B) OBSERVED A FEMALE FOOD HANDLER TOUCHING/CHOPPING READY TO EAT ROMAINE LETTUCE WITH HER BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND NEVER TOUCH READY TO EAT FOODS WITH BARE HANDS. EMPLOYEES MUST WASH THEIR HANDS AND APPLY FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE GLOVES OR USE TONGS OR OTHER UTENSILS TO HANDLE ALL READY TO EAT FOODS. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE GLOVES DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE BAR AND FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
3-501.18 OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (COOKED MEATBALLS, PREPARED PASTA SAUCES) IN CONTAINERS WITH A LABEL ON IT CONTAINING THE DATES OF 7/15/22 AND 7/19/22 (PASTA CONTAINERS) AND THE CONTAINER OF COOKED MEATBALLS WITHOUT A LABEL CONTAINING A DISCARD DATE. EMPLOYEE STATES "THE SAUCES ARE HELD FOR MORE THAN 7 DAYS". INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE AND NEVER HOLD ANY PREPARED TCS FOODS IN A REFRIGERATION UNIT FOR MORE THAN 7 DAYS, WITH DAY 1 BEING THE DAY THE PRODUCT WAS PREPARED AS STATED IN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CODE RULES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE WITH A FOOT NOTE FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (OYSTERS, BEEF, LAMB) ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO ADD A DISCLOSURE AND A FOOT NOTE FOR EACH ITEM THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED OR RAW. EMPLOYEE ADDED THE DISCLOSURE AND FOOT NOTE DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT PRODUCT NAME LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL ITEMS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15 OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE, SIDE ENTRANCE AND BASEMENT GANGWAY DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SAID DOORS TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

42WASHING FRUITS & VEGETABLES−2
3-302.15(A) OBSERVED A FEMALE FOOD HANDLER CUTTING WHOLE ROMAINE LETTUCE WITHOUT WASHING THE PRODUCE PRIOR TO CUTTING. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS WASH WHOLE PRODUCE PRIOR TO CUTTING INTO THE PRODUCE.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
4-502.14 OBSERVED FACILITY HAS THREE LARGE CONTAINER OF SHUCKED MOLLUSCAN SHELLS BEING STORED IN THE BASEMENT, EMPLOYEE STATES " MOLLUSCAN FISH IS SHUCKED, MADE IN A PUREE AND THE SHELLS ARE SANTIZED AND USED FOR A DISH" INSTRUCTED TO NEVER USE MOLLUSCAN SHELLS MORE THAN ONCE AS STATED IN THE FOOD CODE PLUS SHELLS CAN NOT BE SANITIZED DUE TO BEING POROUS, ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR LOCATE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15 OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK AT THE BAR WHEN HOT AND COLD WATER IS RUNNING. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 OBSERVED MINOR DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE AS WELL AS IN THE BASEMENT. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ABOVE THE LARGE OVEN ON THE VENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−74 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

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