What is Esquina Del Sazon's health inspection score?

Esquina Del Sazon has a SafeDine safety score of 93 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Esquina Del Sazon last inspected?

Esquina Del Sazon was last inspected on May 29, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Esquina Del Sazon have?

Esquina Del Sazon has 22 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Esquina Del Sazon safe to eat at?

Yes, Esquina Del Sazon has an excellent safety record with a score of 93/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Esquina Del Sazon serve?

Esquina Del Sazon serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Esquina Del Sazon

Name: Esquina Del Sazon
Address: 3834 W 47TH ST, Chicago, 60632
Rating: 93

3834 W 47TH ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 5/29/2026

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0Excellent

American•Brighton Park

Ranked #2 of 37 in Brighton ParkBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

7 inspections

Last: May 29, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

14%

Clean Rate

3.1

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-7

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-6 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+7 pts

100

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.

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3834 W 47TH ST, Chicago, IL 60632

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

8 basic

Jun

Aug 2023

2 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Aug 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

Aug

Jun 2025

1 inspections

1 basic

May 2026

2 inspections

4 intermediate

May

Inspection History

7 records on file

2 Canvass Re-Inspection5 Canvass

May 26

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 26

Canvass InspectionFail

4 Med

4 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5

Base deductions−20 pts

Jun 25

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE

Base deductions−2 pts

Aug 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CRACK IN COUNTER OF WASHROOM SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Base deductions−2 pts

Aug 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-102.11: OBSERVED FACILITY STORING RAW MEATS INSIDE OF SINGLE USE BAGS IN THE DEEP FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

Base deductions−2 pts

Aug 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU IDENTIFYING WHICH FOOD ITEMS ON THE MENU ARE COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE AND ASTERICKS NEXT TO FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE COOKED TO ORDER (EGGS, STEAK, ETC). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE COUNTERS AND PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPE CLOTHS IN PROPER SANITZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED FACILITY STORING RAW MEATS INSIDE OF SINGLE USE BAGS IN THE DEEP FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED RAW WOOD LINER ON THE BOTTOM SHELVING UNIT NEAR GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR REPLACE WODD WITH A MATERIAL THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Base deductions−13 pts

Jun 22

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Med8 Basic

10 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERT FOR SALE WITH INFO GIVEN.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
MUST STORE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS IN REACH IN FREEZER.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE OF MICROWAVES.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLES,LOWER SHELF UNDER DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELF IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR NEW MANAGERS.

Base deductions−26 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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