What is EL Alegre Burrito's health inspection score?

EL Alegre Burrito has a SafeDine safety score of 85 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was EL Alegre Burrito last inspected?

EL Alegre Burrito was last inspected on February 4, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does EL Alegre Burrito have?

EL Alegre Burrito has 9 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is EL Alegre Burrito safe to eat at?

Yes, EL Alegre Burrito has an excellent safety record with a score of 85/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does EL Alegre Burrito serve?

EL Alegre Burrito serves Mexican cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

EL Alegre Burrito

Name: EL Alegre Burrito
Address: 7193 W GRAND AVE, Chicago, 60707
Rating: 85

7193 W GRAND AVE, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 2/4/2025

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0Excellent

Mexican•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 80% of mexican restaurants

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Feb 4, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

1.8

Avg Violations

14 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-15

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+2 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

7193 W GRAND AVE, Chicago, IL 60707

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2022

2 inspections

1 high priority

3 basic

Aug

Mar 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Oct 2024

1 inspections

2 basic

Oct

Feb 2025

1 inspections

1 basic

Inspection History

5 records on file

4 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Feb 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS AND IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Oct 24

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED SEVERAL WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON SHELVES AND PREP TABLES. MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON CHEST FREEZER IN REAR FOOD STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAIR.

Base deductions−4 pts

Mar 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED SPICES IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME ON CONTAINER TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SMALL WATER LEAK FROM 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET HEAD (RIGHT SIDE).

Base deductions−7 pts

Aug 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 22

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High3 Basic

4 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

9NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED−10
OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE HANDLING READY-TO EAT FOOD (TORTILLAS) WITH BARE HANDS. FOOD EMPLOYEE WAS GRABBING COOKED TORTILLAS OFF THE FLAT TOP GRILL WITH BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL READY-TO EAT FOODS MUST BE HANDLED WITH SUITABLE UTENSILS OR GLOVES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED. EMPLOYEE WASHED HANDS AND NOW WEARING CLEAN GLOVES.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER MADE OF UNSEALED WOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
FOUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED; SINK IS SLOW DRAINING. WHEN WATER FROM ONE COMPARTMENT IS DRAINED; WATER BACKS UP INTO ADJACENT COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET DRAINAGE SYSTEM SERVICED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REATTACH THE BASE COVING INSIDE THE WOMENS WASHROOM, AND TO REPAIR THE HOLE IN THE WALL BENEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

Base deductions−16 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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