What is EL Presidente Restaurant's health inspection score?

EL Presidente Restaurant has a SafeDine safety score of 64 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was EL Presidente Restaurant last inspected?

EL Presidente Restaurant was last inspected on March 10, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does EL Presidente Restaurant have?

EL Presidente Restaurant has 38 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is EL Presidente Restaurant safe to eat at?

EL Presidente Restaurant has a safety score of 64/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

EL Presidente Restaurant

Name: EL Presidente Restaurant
Address: 2558 N ASHLAND AVE, Chicago, 60614
Rating: 64

2558 N ASHLAND AVE, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 3/10/2025

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0Fair

Lincoln Park

Ranked #537 of 754 in Lincoln Park

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Mar 10, 2025

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

7.6

Avg Violations

13 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

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

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

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

-36

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-11 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+23 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.

Location

2558 N ASHLAND AVE, Chicago, IL 60614

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2022

2 inspections

3 high priority

10 basic

Oct

Apr 2024

2 inspections

3 high priority

3 intermediate

14 basic

Mar 2025

1 inspections

5 basic

Mar

Inspection History

5 records on file

1 Complaint2 Canvass Re-Inspection2 Canvass

Mar 25

Complaint InspectionLatestPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVD BOXES OF FOOD AND DRINKS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE SIDE DRY STORAGE CLOSET NEAR THE BATHROOMS IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED SMALL WOODEN SHELF USED NEXT TO REAR WHITE STANDING COOLER/FREEZER COMBO TO NOT BE EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT. OBSERVED THE BOTTOM SHELF BELOW THE 2 COMP SINK IN REAR TO BE HEAVILY DAMAGED AND EXPOSING RAW WOOD AND ROUGH SURFACES. OBSERVED 2 SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT WALK IN FREEZER TO BE HEAVILY RUSTED AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/PROVIDE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON ABSOBENT REPLACEMENTS FOR DAMAGED/NOT SMOOTH SHELVES.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED 2 LEAKS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: LEAK FROM BASE OF SPOUT AT 3 COMP SINK AND LEAK AT HOT WATER HANDLE OF 2 COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE BOTH SINKS AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED EXPOSED STUDS AND PEELED OFF FRP PANEL NEXT TO TOILET IN THE MENS BATHROOM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE TO ENCASE ALL EXPOSED STUDS AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED SOME PERSONAL ITEMS, BAGS, AND SWEATERS STORED NEXT TO AND ON BOXES OF SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS IN THE SIDE DRY STORAGE CLOSET NEXT TO THE BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE AREA FOR ALL PERSONAL ITEMS AND ENSURE EMPLOYEES STORE IN DESIGNATED AREAS.

Base deductions−10 pts

Apr 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-201.11/NOTED BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE FREEZER IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TO MAINTAIN TIGHT SEAL.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.12/NOTED CUTTING BOARD IN THE KITCHEN WITH STAINS AND DEEP CUTS, INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH WITH SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE OR REPLACE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13/ NOTED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMLOYEES THAT HANDLE FOOD PROVIDED ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13/NOTED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

Base deductions−8 pts

Apr 24

Canvass InspectionFail

3 High3 Med10 Basic

16 total2 risk factors

25/100inspection score

−65 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
NOTED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES AT TIME OF INSPECTION AND WHILE TCS FOODS RICE AND BEANS ARE BEING HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NOTED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN KITCHEN/UTENSIL PREP AREA, BASEMENT PREP AREA, AND MENS ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO POST SIGNAGE FOR PROPER HANDWASHING.

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
NOTED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENTS ON MENUS FOR HAMBURGERS, STEAK AND EGGS WHICH ARE COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE ON MENU. LINK WITH ASTERISK NEXT TO THE FOOD ITEM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
28TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED−5
NOTED FROZEN PORK STORED IN BUCKET THAT PREVIOUSLY HELD DISH SOAP. DISCARDED 25LBS OF PORK VALUED AT $225. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. COS, CITATION ISSUED.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
NOTED VARIOUS DRY HERBS AND SPICES NOT IN ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER WITHOUT LABELS WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH COMMON NAMES.

Basic (10)

−20 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
NOTED DRIED PACKAGED GOODS STORED UNDERNEATH VENTILATION DUCTS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE FOODS IN CLEAN AND DRY AREAS WHERE FOOD CANNOT BE CONTAMINATED BY SPLASH OR DUST.
39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
NOTED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN DRAINBOARD AND HANDWSHING SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN GUARD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF CLEANED DISHES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED CUTTING BOARD IN THE KITCHEN WITH STAINS AND DEEP CUTS, INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH WITH SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE OR REPLACE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE FREEZER IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TO MAINTAIN TIGHT SEAL.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
NOTED NO SANITIZING TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES FOR KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHLORINE SANITIZING TEST STRIPS TO ACCURATELY MONITOR SANITIZATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
BLADES FOR PROCESSING EQUIPMENT AND KNIVES STORED IN A DIRTY CARDBOARD BOX IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD CONTACT ITEMS IN SMOOTH CLEANABLE COVERED BINS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
NOTED LIGHTS ABOVE PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT WITH OUT LIGHT SHEILDING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHEILD OR USE SHATTERPROOF BULBS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION IN THE EVENT BULB BREAKS.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
NOTED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMLOYEES THAT HANDLE FOOD PROVIDED ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NOTED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC−2
PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT FROM 10/25/2022, REPORT# 2565840 NOT POSTED. 7-42-010(b)

Base deductions−65 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Oct 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
3-304.14: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKETS BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
4-301.12 ADDITIONAL STOPPERS ARE NEEDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15: LEAKING HOT WATER HANDLE AT HANDWASHING SINK AT BASEMENT PREP AREA.REPAIR ISSUE. PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STOPPERS FOR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
5-501.17: A COVER IS NEEDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11: BROKEN METAL CEILING INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. ICE DANGLING FROM CEILING. REPAIR ISSUE.

Base deductions−10 pts

Oct 22

Canvass InspectionFail

3 High5 Basic

8 total

60/100inspection score

−40 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
FOUND NO SOAP PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK FOR HAND WASHING AT MIDDLE PREP AREA. SOAP WAS PROVIDED UPON MY REQUEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C)CITATION ISSUED
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NO PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED AT THE HANDWASHING SIGN BY THE ICE MACHINE, AT THE REAR PREP AREA, AND BASEMENT PREP AREA. PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED UPON MY REQUEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C)CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE VIOLATION.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
WE OBSERVED ICE/FOOD NOT PROTECTED. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, WATER RESERVOIR, AND ICE BIN, WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE THROUGHOUT. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN A SANITIZER BUCKETS BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
ADDITIONAL STOPPERS ARE NEEDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
LEAKING HOT WATER HANDLE AT HANDWASHING SINK AT BASEMENT PREP AREA.REPAIR ISSUE. PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STOPPERS FOR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
A COVER IS NEEDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
BROKEN METAL CEILING INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. ICE DANGLING FROM CEILING. REPAIR ISSUE.

Base deductions−40 pts

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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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