What is Las Carnitas Uruapan's health inspection score?

Las Carnitas Uruapan has a SafeDine safety score of 50 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Las Carnitas Uruapan last inspected?

Las Carnitas Uruapan was last inspected on May 7, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Las Carnitas Uruapan have?

Las Carnitas Uruapan has 39 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Las Carnitas Uruapan safe to eat at?

Las Carnitas Uruapan has a safety score of 50/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Las Carnitas Uruapan serve?

Las Carnitas Uruapan serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Las Carnitas Uruapan

Name: Las Carnitas Uruapan
Address: 2813-15 W 55TH ST, Chicago, 60632
Rating: 50

2813-15 W 55TH ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 5/7/2026

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0Fair

American•Brighton Park

Ranked #25 of 37 in Brighton ParkBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Declining

8 inspections

Last: May 7, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

4.9

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-38

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-20 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-32 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 62/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (50/100) 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

Jun 2022

2 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

11 basic

Jun

Jul 2023

2 inspections

1 high priority

4 intermediate

7 basic

Jul 2024

2 inspections

3 basic

Jul

Jul 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

May 2026

1 inspections

1 high priority

7 intermediate

May

Inspection History

8 records on file

5 Canvass3 Canvass Re-Inspection

May 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 High7 Med

8 total1 risk factor

50/100inspection score

−45 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZEDRisk Factor−10

Intermediate (7)

−35 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−5
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−5

Base deductions−45 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jul 25

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High1 Basic

2 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CHUTE WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Basic (1)

−2 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
CAULKING AT TOP OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BASE WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE. INSTD TO REMOVE SUBSTANCE/REPLACE CAULKING AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−12 pts

Jul 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF RESIDUE IN ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionFail

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED BACK UP AT THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM THE DRAIN, BACKUP OCCURS AT THE SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF RESIDUE IN ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−4 pts

Jul 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
4-603.15: OBSERVED POTS IN THE PREP AREA AND AT THE COOKLINE TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LARGE DISHES THAT ARE TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FROM PREMISES OR PROVIDE A WRITTEN ALTERNATIVE WAREWASHING PROCEDURE THAT STATES HOW THE FACILITY WILL WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE LARGE DISHES.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jul 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High4 Med6 Basic

11 total

58/100inspection score

−42 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES NOT CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS NOTED ON SHELVES AND ENTIRE STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER. PREMISES IS STORING LARGE QUANTITY OF COOKED, READY TO EAT CARNITAS DIRECTLY ON THESE SHELVING RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER THAT ARE UNABLE TO FULLY DISSASSEMBLE TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE MULTI USE EQUIPMENT AND ABLE TO PROPERLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED APPROX 150 LBS OF RAW PORK MEAT STORED IN 55 GALLON STORAGE BINS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 54F-67F IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORED TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED VAULED AT $500. PRIORTIY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005.
23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
COOKED CARNITAS IN WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED. REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT TCS FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF TRUE REACH-IN COOLER IN WAIT STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN THE PREP AREA UNDER TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON COUNTERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL WIPE CLOTHS STORED IN PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE WHITE CONTAINERS BEING REUSED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND NOT REUSE SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELF LINER ON THE SHELVING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD SO SURFACE IS SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED POTS IN THE PREP AREA AND AT THE COOKLINE TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LARGE DISHES THAT ARE TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FROM PREMISES OR PROVIDE A WRITTEN ALTERNATIVE WAREWASHING PROCEDURE THAT STATES HOW THE FACILITY WILL WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE LARGE DISHES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SPILLED GREASE AND OTHER FOOD DEBRIS UNDER PREP TABLES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR MATS AT THE COOKLINE. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE FLOOR COVERINGS THAT ARE A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Base deductions−42 pts

Jun 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR STORAGE DOOR . MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON ALL DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
Violation Codes: 4-903.11(A;C) Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASE ACROSS FROM LARGE KETTLE COOKERS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN MOPSINK AREA.

Base deductions−13 pts

Jun 22

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med7 Basic

9 total

71/100inspection score

−29 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AT 72.9F.MUST HAVE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 100.0F .MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030 (C)(CITATION ISSUED). HOT RUNNING WATER WAS RESTORED AT 11:30 A.M.(COS)

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR STORAGE DOOR & EXIT DOOR TO PARKING LOT. MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REMOVE LOOSE CAULKING AT HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASE ACROSS FROM LARGE KETTLE COOKERS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER DRYFOOD AND PAPER STORAGE SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN MOPSINK AREA.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2509949 5/19/21 NOT CORRECTED #37-Violation Codes: 3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) Inspector Comments: SELF SERVICE PALETAS ON SITE WITHOUT PROPER LABELS. (B) Label information shall include: (1) The common name of the FOOD, or absent a common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement; (2) If made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, including a declaration of artificial colors, artificial flavors and chemical preservatives, if contained in the FOOD; (3) An accurate declaration of the net quantity of contents; (4) The name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor. MUST PROVIDE LABEL AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON ALL DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM EXTERIOR OF LARGE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

Base deductions−29 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100
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70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

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