What is LE Jardin's health inspection score?

LE Jardin has a SafeDine safety score of 89 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was LE Jardin last inspected?

LE Jardin was last inspected on June 3, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does LE Jardin have?

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

Is LE Jardin safe to eat at?

Yes, LE Jardin has an excellent safety record with a score of 89/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

LE Jardin

Name: LE Jardin
Address: 5532 W BELMONT AVE, Chicago, 60641
Rating: 89

5532 W BELMONT AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 10mo ago

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0Excellent

Chicago

Ranked #632 of 1000 in Chicago

Stable

7 inspections

Last: Jun 3, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

57%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

10 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

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

-11

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+5 pts

100

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

5532 W BELMONT AVE, Chicago, IL 60641

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Violation Timeline

Jan 2023

2 inspections

1 basic

Jan

Aug 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Mar 2025

1 inspections

Mar

May 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Jun 2025

1 inspections

Jun

Inspection History

7 records on file

1 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Canvass3 Non-Inspection

Jun 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 25

Canvass InspectionOut of Business

1 High2 Basic

3 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK AND PINK MOLD IN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR PREP AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE FREE OF BUILD UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. SEE COMMENTS.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED OUTDOOR DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE AND UNABLE TO HAVE LID SHUT TIGHTLY. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN DUMPSTER SO THAT LID FITS TIGHTLY AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2598551 DATED 8/5/2024: #10 "OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREPA AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS USD BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN." #55 "OBSERVED REAR STORAGE ROOM WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE STORAGE ROOM AND KEEP ITEMS ELEVATED OFF OF FLOORS AND MAINTAIN." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−14 pts

May 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High2 Basic

3 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREPA AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS USD BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRT ON FLOOR ON FLOOR, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED REAR STORAGE ROOM WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE STORAGE ROOM AND KEEP ITEMS ELEVATED OFF OF FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−14 pts

Jan 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jan 23

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

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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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