Vida Saludable

5115 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60632
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Vida Saludable has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2011. On Dec 2, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 2, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GAP IN BETWEEN WALL AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 14, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MISSING COVER FOR TRASH RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE COVER AND MAINTAIN
53
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKS. INSTD TO OBTAIN SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN
10
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Nov 14, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY SUPPLIES EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
5
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
3
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP IN FREEZER. INSTD TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 14, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT BOX FREEZER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.
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May 15, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP WITH RUSTY SURFACES. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST/REPLACE.
32
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETER IN COOLER. PROVIDE SAME.
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Nov 5, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN STORAGE CABINET. INSTD TO PAINT SAME WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND UTILITY SINK.
33
90
Oct 3, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 27, 2011
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: NO REFRIGERATION ON SITE. PROVIDE SAME AND BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN PRODUCT TEMPEARTURE OF 40F OR BELOW.
2
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: NO GREASE INTERCEPTOR AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE SAME.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vida Saludable last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Vida Saludable on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Vida Saludable?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Vida Saludable.

Has Vida Saludable's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Vida Saludable have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Vida Saludable means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Vida Saludable inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Vida Saludable is inspected about once every two years on average.