What is Sergio's Taqueria Pizza Inc.'s health inspection score?

Sergio's Taqueria Pizza Inc. has a SafeDine safety score of 79 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Sergio's Taqueria Pizza Inc. last inspected?

Sergio's Taqueria Pizza Inc. was last inspected on February 7, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Sergio's Taqueria Pizza Inc. have?

Sergio's Taqueria Pizza Inc. has 16 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Sergio's Taqueria Pizza Inc. safe to eat at?

Sergio's Taqueria Pizza Inc. has a good safety record with a score of 79/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Sergio's Taqueria Pizza Inc. serve?

Sergio's Taqueria Pizza Inc. serves Mexican cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Sergio's Taqueria Pizza Inc.

Name: Sergio's Taqueria Pizza Inc.
Address: 3253 W BRYN MAWR AVE, Chicago, 60659
Rating: 79

3253 W BRYN MAWR AVE, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 2/7/2025

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0Good

Mexican•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 80% of mexican restaurants

Stable

6 inspections

Last: Feb 7, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

17%

Clean Rate

2.7

Avg Violations

14 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-21

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-7 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+2 pts

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.

Location

3253 W BRYN MAWR AVE, Chicago, IL 60659

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2022

2 inspections

4 basic

Jun

Jun 2023

2 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Jun 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Jun

Feb 2025

1 inspections

3 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

4 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Non-Inspection

Feb 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE REACH IN PREP COOLERS AROUND DOORS/DOORS HINDGES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF PREP AREA COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
WASHROOM HANDWASH SINK COLD WATER HANDLE STRIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID HANDWASH SINK.

Base deductions−6 pts

Jun 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
ONCE FOOD IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS IS REQUIRED TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME,IN COOLERS AND STORAGE AREA.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
NECK FAUCET AND WATER HANDLE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING WHEN FAUCET IS TURNED ON. REPAIR ISSUE
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AND BY COOKING EQUIPMENT(EAST AREA)
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

Base deductions−15 pts

Jun 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jun 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
FOUND NO REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS INSIDE TAKE OUT .PRIORITY FOUNDATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.MUST PROVIDE.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.

Base deductions−7 pts

Jun 22

Canvass InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE ALL COOLING UNITS WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECPETACLE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED STORAGE ROOM IN REAR WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE STORAGE ROOM AND KEEP ITEMS ELEVATED OFF OF FLOORS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CEILING TILES IN REAR KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA WITH PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−8 pts

Jun 22

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

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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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