What is Mucho Gusto Barra Cocina's health inspection score?

Mucho Gusto Barra Cocina has a SafeDine safety score of 84 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Mucho Gusto Barra Cocina last inspected?

Mucho Gusto Barra Cocina was last inspected on October 23, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Mucho Gusto Barra Cocina have?

Mucho Gusto Barra Cocina has 24 total violations across 10 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Mucho Gusto Barra Cocina safe to eat at?

Mucho Gusto Barra Cocina has a good safety record with a score of 84/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Mucho Gusto Barra Cocina serve?

Mucho Gusto Barra Cocina serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Mucho Gusto Barra Cocina

Name: Mucho Gusto Barra Cocina
Address: 2700-2704 N MILWAUKEE AVE, Chicago, 60647
Rating: 84

2700-2704 N MILWAUKEE AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 7mo ago

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American•Logan Square

Ranked #326 of 736 in Logan SquareBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

9 inspections

Last: Oct 23, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

22%

Clean Rate

2.7

Avg Violations

8 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-19

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-9 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+18 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 (84/100) 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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2700-2704 N MILWAUKEE AVE, Chicago, IL 60647

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2022

1 inspections

2 basic

Nov

Sep 2023

1 inspections

3 intermediate

2 basic

Oct 2023

1 inspections

Oct

Dec 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

Jul 2025

3 inspections

5 high priority

1 intermediate

4 basic

Jul

Oct 2025

2 inspections

2 high priority

4 basic

Inspection History

9 records on file

2 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Short Form Complaint1 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Canvass1 Non-Inspection1 Complaint

Oct 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.16OBSERVED WATER DAMAGE CEILINGS WITH PAINT CHIPPING OFF IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Base deductions−2 pts

Oct 25

Short Form Complaint InspectionFail

2 High3 Basic

5 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED THE HAND SINK AT BAR NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT OR COLD WATER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT AND COLD WATER NEEDS TO BE AVAILABLE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS, HOT WATER MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL IN THE BAR HAND SINK AND DISH AREA INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

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.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED INADEQUATE DISPOSAL OF CLEAN WATER; PIPE IN PREP DRIPPING CLEAN WATER INTO HANDSINK . INSTRUCTED TO REDIRECT THE DISPOSAL OF CLEAN WATER TO THE FLOOR DRAIN ACCORDING TO LAW. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGE CEILINGS WITH PAINT CHIPPING OFF IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Base deductions−26 pts

Jul 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 High2 Basic

4 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
6-301.14: **C** Handwashing Signage NOTED NO HANDWASH SIGNS AT BAR, KITCHEN, DISHMACHINE ROOM AND BOTH BASEMENTS HANDSINKS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
4-602.11(B-E)// OBSERVED ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN ALL INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE AND INTERIOR SHUTE

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114// NOTED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AND OFFICE SPACE AT THE END OF THE WASHROOM HALL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM THE FLOORS AND ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM THE PREMISES. ALL KEPT ITEMS ARE TO BE STORED ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS NON-POROUS, SMOOTH, AND EASY TO CLEAN AND A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13// OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMPLETION OF TRAINING AND MAINTAINING DOCUMENTATION ON SITE.

Base deductions−24 pts

Jul 25

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 High1 Med2 Basic

6 total

61/100inspection score

−39 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NOTED NO HANDWASH SIGNS AT BAR, KITCHEN, DISHMACHINE ROOM AND BOTH BASEMENTS HANDSINKS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN ALL INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE AND INTERIOR SHUTE
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
NOTED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT. AMBIENT AIR OF WALK-IN COOLER AT 66 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED UNIT TAGGED

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
NOTED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOOD IN PREP COOLER. SLICED CHEEDAR CHEESE 55.6 F, SHREDDED VEGAN CHEESE 55.6 F, BURGER 54.1 F, RANCH 55 F, GROUND BEEF 44.4 F, MEXICAN RICE 48.6 F, WHITE RICE 50.2 F, PERSON IN CHARGE REMOVED ALL OTHER TCS FOODS (LIME JUICE, GRAPEFRUIT JUICE, COCKTAIL SAUCE, SLICED TOMATOES, MASHED POTATOES, MOLE, CHORIZO, PORK AND STEAK) FROM COOLER AND DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROX. 248 LBS VALUED AT $499 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AND OFFICE SPACE AT THE END OF THE WASHROOM HALL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM THE FLOORS AND ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM THE PREMISES. ALL KEPT ITEMS ARE TO BE STORED ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS NON-POROUS, SMOOTH, AND EASY TO CLEAN AND A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMPLETION OF TRAINING AND MAINTAINING DOCUMENTATION ON SITE.

Base deductions−39 pts

Jul 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
FOUND BURNT LIGHT FIXTURE AT LOWER LEVEL PREPARATION AREAS.MUST REPAIR.

Base deductions−2 pts

Oct 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 23

Complaint InspectionFail

3 Med2 Basic

5 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 49F, GROUND BEEF AT 45F, ITALIAN SAUSAGE AT 46F AND VEGGIE BURGERS AT 50F INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE BASEMENT UNDER MR. E'S AND IN THE 2 DRAWER PREP COOLER OF MR. E'S. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY AND EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY IN THE BASEMENT. OBSERVED ONE LIVE COCKROACH ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA UNDER THE OLD PLANK. ALSO OBSERVED APPROX. 25 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS BEHIND THE LARGE AND SMALL BARS OF THE OLD PLANK AND IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA OF THE OLD PLANK BASEMENT. ALSO OBSERVED APPROX. 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE OLD PLANK DRY STORAGE AREA, ON THE WOODEN PLATFORM UNDERNEATH THE BASEMENT STAIRS, IN THE STORAGE ROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR NEXT TO THE BACK DOOR, ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT BENEATH MR. E'S BEHIND THE COMPRESSOR FOR THE WALK-IN COOLER AND IN THE STORAGE AREA ON PLASTIC STORAGE CONTAINERS AND TABLES USED TO STORE HOLIDAY DECORATIONS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE AND UNDER THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT UNDER MR. E'S. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
SEAL THE STAINLESS STEEL WALLS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA OF THE OLD PLANK BETWEEN THE PREP SINK AND EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. SEAL THE OPENINGS IN THE BRICK WALLS AROUND THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT OF MR. E'S.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE IN MR. E'S BASEMENT, UNDER BOXES OF DECORATIONS STORED ALONG THE WALLS AND UNDER THE BOXES OF FOUNTAIN POP. CLEAN THE DEBRIS UNDER THE BASEMENT STAIRCASE TO THE OLD PLANK.

Base deductions−19 pts

Nov 22

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT BAR PREP AREA IN DISREPAIR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE AFFECTED AREAS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

Base deductions−4 pts

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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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