What is Gwacamole Restaurant's health inspection score?

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

When was Gwacamole Restaurant last inspected?

Gwacamole Restaurant was last inspected on April 21, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Gwacamole Restaurant have?

Gwacamole Restaurant has 14 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Gwacamole Restaurant safe to eat at?

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

What type of cuisine does Gwacamole Restaurant serve?

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

Official Health Record

Gwacamole Restaurant

Name: Gwacamole Restaurant
Address: 6011 W IRVING PARK RD, Chicago, 60634
Rating: 100

6011 W IRVING PARK RD, Chicago

Last Inspected: 4/21/2026

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0Excellent

American•Portage Park

Ranked #20 of 67 in Portage ParkBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

6 inspections

Last: Apr 21, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

2.3

Avg Violations

2 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility conditionHigh Priority

Building maintenance or structural issues

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-1

Final Score

100

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+1 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 99/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (100/100) 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

Sep 2023

2 inspections

2 high priority

4 intermediate

4 basic

Sep

Jul 2024

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

Mar 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Mar

Apr 2026

1 inspections

Inspection History

6 records on file

3 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 License Re-Inspection1 License

Apr 26

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED TO GO CONTAINERS, PLATES AND BOWLS FACING UP. MUST STORE INVERTED TO PREVENT SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED COVERED EMPLOYEE BEVERAGE STORED ON FOOD PREP SURFACES IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE EMPLOYEE BEVERAGE AND MAINTAIN DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES AND FOR DRINKING.

Base deductions−4 pts

Jul 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med

2 total1 risk factor

80/100inspection score

−15 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST PROVIDE AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATIO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−15 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Sep 23

License Re-Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High2 Med1 Basic

4 total1 risk factor

73/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
2-102.14(O) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12 INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (BLACK BEANS, RICE, PINTO BEANS ETC)
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15 INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF DOOR (LEADING TO BUILDING LAUNDRY AREA) IN THE BASEMENT.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.11 INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH/REPAINT SIDE WALL LEADING TO THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

Base deductions−22 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Sep 23

License InspectionFail

1 High2 Med3 Basic

6 total1 risk factor

69/100inspection score

−26 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (BLACK BEANS, RICE, PINTO BEANS ETC)
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF DOOR (LEADING TO BUILDING LAUNDRY AREA) IN THE BASEMENT.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NOTED WATER SEEPING IN BETWEEN (DIVIDER) MIDDLE COMPARTMENT AND THE THIRD COMPARTMENT (FAR RIGHT) OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE. MUST BE WELDED SMOOTHLY, NO PLUMBERS PUTTY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, ESPECIALLY UNDER AND BEHIND COOLERS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH/REPAINT SIDE WALL LEADING TO THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

Base deductions−26 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 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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