What is Los Altos's health inspection score?

Los Altos has a SafeDine safety score of 90 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Los Altos last inspected?

Los Altos was last inspected on May 8, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Los Altos have?

Los Altos has 41 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Los Altos safe to eat at?

Yes, Los Altos has an excellent safety record with a score of 90/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Los Altos serve?

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

Official Health Record

Los Altos

Name: Los Altos
Address: 1848 W 47TH ST, Chicago, 60609
Rating: 90

1848 W 47TH ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 5/8/2026

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0Excellent

American•Back of the Yards

Ranked #28 of 57 in Back of the YardsBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

7 inspections

Last: May 8, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

5.9

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-19

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-6 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+12 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 81/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (90/100) 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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Violation Timeline

Apr 2022

1 inspections

4 basic

Apr

May 2022

1 inspections

4 basic

Mar 2023

1 inspections

4 basic

Mar

Mar 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

8 basic

May 2025

2 inspections

2 high priority

14 basic

May

May 2026

1 inspections

2 intermediate

Inspection History

7 records on file

4 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection2 Complaint

May 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

2 Med

2 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−5
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−5

Base deductions−10 pts

May 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-201.11 OBSERVED BOTH HNADLES MISSING ON 2 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-602.13 OBSERVED ALL PREP TABLES LOCATED IN REAR PREP/DISHWSHING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA. INSTRUTED TO REMOVE IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.17 OBSERVED CEILING DAMAGED/MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE DRY STORAGE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-303.11 OBSERVED BURNED OUT BULBS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL NEW FOOD EMLOYEES AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDERS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

Base deductions−14 pts

May 25

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High7 Basic

9 total

66/100inspection score

−34 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYINH PROVISION AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK LOCATED IN (IN USE) REAR PREP AREA DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDTION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED THICK BLACK AND GREEN MOLD LIKE BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE INTERNAL PANEL DRIPPING ON TO ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD CONTACT SURFACE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED BOTH HNADLES MISSING ON 2 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ALL PREP TABLES LOCATED IN REAR PREP/DISHWSHING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA. INSTRUTED TO REMOVE IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CEILING DAMAGED/MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE DRY STORAGE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED BURNED OUT BULBS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL NEW FOOD EMLOYEES AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDERS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

Base deductions−34 pts

Mar 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High2 Med8 Basic

11 total1 risk factor

59/100inspection score

−36 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN-UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE PROPERLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
OBSERVED TCS FOODS WITHOUT LABELS IN A 2-DOOR COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD OR USE BY LABELS ON CHICKEN, PORK, BEEF, AND SALSA. MAINTAIN ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS HELD ON SITE FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. THE MANAGER PROVIDED DATE MARKS ON FOOD DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (SALT AND SUGAR). THE MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE CONTENTS' NAME.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN, BEEF, AND PORK STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE 1-DOOR FREEZER, CHEST FREEZER, AND WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD-GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW IT TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND WOMEN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM CEILING LIGHT AND THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−36 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Mar 23

Canvass InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED SINGLE-SERVICE AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL BOXES OF NAPKINS AND SAUCE CONTAINERS 6" FROM THE FLOOR.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED SMALL LEAK AT BOTTOM OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AT FRONT GRILL AREA.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−8 pts

May 22

Complaint InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GRILL, STOVE AND HOT HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA, CLEAN UNDER UNUSED GRILL IN REAR PREP AREA, CLEAN INTERIOR OF TWO DOOR FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA AND CLEAN BOTTOM OF FRYER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN VARIOUS AREAS; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WHERE NEEDED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AREA.

Base deductions−8 pts

Apr 22

Complaint InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GRILL, STOVE AND HOT HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA, CLEAN UNDER UNUSED GRILL IN REAR PREP AREA, CLEAN INTERIOR OF TWO DOOR FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA AND CLEAN BOTTOM OF FRYER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN VARIOUS AREAS; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WHERE NEEDED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AREA.

Base deductions−8 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

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