What is EL Cabrito's health inspection score?

EL Cabrito has a SafeDine safety score of 95 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 Cabrito last inspected?

EL Cabrito was last inspected on May 7, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does EL Cabrito have?

EL Cabrito has 31 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is EL Cabrito safe to eat at?

Yes, EL Cabrito has an excellent safety record with a score of 95/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does EL Cabrito serve?

EL Cabrito serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

EL Cabrito

Name: EL Cabrito
Address: 1659 W 47TH ST, Chicago, 60609
Rating: 95

1659 W 47TH ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 5/7/2026

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0Excellent

American•Back of the Yards

Ranked #19 of 57 in Back of the YardsBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

7 inspections

Last: May 7, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

4.4

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-9

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-5 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+3 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 91/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (95/100) 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.

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1659 W 47TH ST, Chicago, IL 60609

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2022

2 inspections

3 high priority

2 intermediate

9 basic

Jul

Apr 2023

2 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

4 basic

Apr 2024

1 inspections

3 basic

Apr

May 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

May 2026

1 inspections

1 intermediate

May

Inspection History

7 records on file

5 Canvass2 Canvass Re-Inspection

May 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5

Base deductions−5 pts

May 25

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED SIDE EXIT DOOR WITH AT LEAST 1/4TH INCH GAP BETWEEN DOOR AND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RODENT PROOF DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM WITHOUT A COVERING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLOOR TILE CRUMBLED AND MISSING ON FLOOR BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOOR.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED BURNED OUT BULBS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/STORAGE. INSTUCTED TO REPLACE AND INCREASE LIGHTING.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE HOLDER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED.

Base deductions−15 pts

Apr 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEES AND MANAGER WORE UNAPROVED JEWELRY ON THGAIR HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH FOOD.
40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
2-302.11 OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEES HAVE LONG, POINTED ARTIFICIAL NAILS AND ARE NOT WEARING GLOVES WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.CITATION ISSUED
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN COOLERs. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−6 pts

Apr 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12- NOTED NO LABEL FOR SUGAR BULK STORAGE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-303.11- OBSERVED MULTIPLE MISSING LIGHTBULBS IN REAR PREP AREA, FRONT PREP SERVING COUNTER AREA, AND FRONT WINDOW FACING VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHTBULBS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−7 pts

Apr 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med3 Basic

5 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
MISSING HAND WASH SIGNAGE AT REAR PREP AREA SINK AND WOMENS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
NOTED NO LABEL FOR SUGAR BULK STORAGE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR WARE WASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM 2ND SINK BASIN, WATER BACKS UP INTO 1ST AND 3RD SINK BASINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BEFORE RE-INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED MULTIPLE MISSING LIGHTBULBS IN REAR PREP AREA, FRONT PREP SERVING COUNTER AREA, AND FRONT WINDOW FACING VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHTBULBS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−21 pts

Jul 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
FOUND NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
FOUND EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL MANAGERS.

Base deductions−6 pts

Jul 22

Canvass InspectionFail

3 High2 Med6 Basic

11 total2 risk factors

38/100inspection score

−52 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 ISSUED.
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 ISSUED.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
INADEQUATE REFRIGERATION TEMP. FOUND REFRIGERATION UNIT AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 48.7F. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS MUST BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND COOKED MEAT AT 51F AND 55.7F IN COOLERS, FOUND RAW MEAT AT 50F AND 54.8F. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS (RAW OR COOKED) MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. 10 POUNDS OF MEAT VALUED AT $40 WAS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED RODENT DROPPINGS AND LIVE ROACHES ON PREMISES. FOUND 30-40 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CORNER BY REFRIGERATION UNITS IN DISHWASHING AREA AND LIVE ROACHES ON THE FLOOR IN THE DINING AREA AND IN COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
FOUND NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH A LID IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFIGERATION UNITS.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
FOUND EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

Base deductions−52 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 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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