What is Taqueria Los Gallos Inc's health inspection score?

Taqueria Los Gallos Inc has a SafeDine safety score of 92 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Taqueria Los Gallos Inc last inspected?

Taqueria Los Gallos Inc was last inspected on November 4, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Taqueria Los Gallos Inc have?

Taqueria Los Gallos Inc has 17 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Taqueria Los Gallos Inc safe to eat at?

Yes, Taqueria Los Gallos Inc has an excellent safety record with a score of 92/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Taqueria Los Gallos Inc serve?

Taqueria Los Gallos Inc serves Mexican cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Taqueria Los Gallos Inc

Name: Taqueria Los Gallos Inc
Address: 4209-4211 W 26TH ST, Chicago, 60623
Rating: 92

4209-4211 W 26TH ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 11/4/2025

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0Excellent

Mexican•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 84% of mexican restaurants

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Nov 4, 2025

high confidence

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Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

3.4

Avg Violations

7 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violationHigh Priority

Regulatory compliance 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

-8

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+3 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

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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Violation Timeline

Nov 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 basic

Nov

Dec 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

2 basic

Dec 2024

2 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

2 basic

Dec

Nov 2025

1 inspections

4 basic

Inspection History

5 records on file

4 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Nov 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DRY STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS IN THE PREP AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AT THE 2 COMP SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA LOOSE WITH A LEAK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SMALL GARBAGE CAN WITH A LID IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM AS REQUIRED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLERS (WALLS,CEILING,FLOOR AND FAN COVER) TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

Base deductions−8 pts

Dec 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High2 Med2 Basic

5 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
6-301.14 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE BY THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DRONT PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
3-501.16(A:2,&B)NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE COLD HOLD UNIT TO BE IMPROPER: BEEF 44.1.4F, CHICKEN 48.9F, TONGUE 44.1F, CHOPPED ONION 45.1F, SLICED HOT PEPPERS (JALAPENO) 49.1F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 7 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $30.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
4-204.112(B) NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE COLD HOLD UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.12 CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATION FROM DECEMBER 11, 2023, INSPECTION REPORT #2586707, NOT CORRECTED: 4-501.11 DOOR CRACKED ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN USE, REPAIRED WITH TAPE. INSTD TO REPLACE DOOR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−24 pts

Dec 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High1 Med2 Basic

4 total1 risk factor

76/100inspection score

−19 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

6PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USERisk Factor−10
EMPLOYEES WITH OPEN BEVERAGES IN REAR PREP AREA. A FOOD EMPLOYEE may ONLY drink from a closed BEVERAGE container if the container is handled to prevent contamination of: (1) The EMPLOYEE'S hands; (2) The container; and (3) Exposed FOOD; clean EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, and LINENS; and unwrapped SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
IMPROPER THAWING OF FROZEN TRIPE IN LARGE CONTAINERS OF STANDING WATER. INSTD TO PROPERLY THAW (UNDER CONSTANT COLD RUNNING WATER, OR UNDER REFRIGERATION)

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
DOOR CRACKED ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, REPAIRED WITH TAPE. INSTD TO REPLACE DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTD TO HAVE DOOR SELF CLOSING AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−19 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Nov 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High3 Basic

4 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE AT ALL TIMES.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM, NOR IN UNISEX STAFF RESTROOM IN REAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SMALL CRACKS IN UNISEX WASHROOM WALL TILE(WEST-WALL) NEAR FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST ON VENT IN CEILING OF WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−16 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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