What is Candela Cuban Cafe's health inspection score?

Candela Cuban Cafe has a SafeDine safety score of 95 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Candela Cuban Cafe last inspected?

Candela Cuban Cafe was last inspected on May 18, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Candela Cuban Cafe have?

Candela Cuban Cafe has 6 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Candela Cuban Cafe safe to eat at?

Yes, Candela Cuban Cafe has an excellent safety record with a score of 95/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Candela Cuban Cafe serve?

Candela Cuban Cafe serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Candela Cuban Cafe

Name: Candela Cuban Cafe
Address: 5059 W DIVERSEY AVE, Chicago, 60639
Rating: 95

5059 W DIVERSEY AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 5/18/2026

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0Excellent

American•Belmont Cragin

Ranked #22 of 69 in Belmont CraginBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

2 inspections

Last: May 18, 2026

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility conditionHigh Priority

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-11

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+18 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

Real-time Score: 89/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (95/100) 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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Inspection History

2 records on file

1 Canvass1 License

May 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−5

Base deductions−5 pts

Aug 25

License InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High4 Basic

5 total1 risk factor

77/100inspection score

−18 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO DELI PREP COOLER WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING AND RESEALING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ESPRESSO MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN SOUTHEAST CORNER OF REAR PREP AREA. NOTED CLEANING PRODUCTS, LADDERS STACKED IN CORNER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO BUSINESS, ALL KEPT ITEMS SHALL BE STORED ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS NON-POROUS, SMOOTH, AND EASY TO CLEAN AND A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR TO ENSURE PROPER CLEANING OF THE FLOOR
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 COMPLETION OF TRAINING AND PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION ON SITE.

Base deductions−18 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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