What is Taco EL Jaliciense's health inspection score?

Taco EL Jaliciense has a SafeDine safety score of 45 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Taco EL Jaliciense last inspected?

Taco EL Jaliciense was last inspected on August 22, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Taco EL Jaliciense have?

Taco EL Jaliciense has 18 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Taco EL Jaliciense safe to eat at?

Taco EL Jaliciense has a safety score of 45/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Taco EL Jaliciense

Name: Taco EL Jaliciense
Address: 2859 W CHICAGO AVE, Chicago, 60622
Rating: 45

2859 W CHICAGO AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 7mo ago

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0Poor

Wicker Park

Ranked #459 of 579 in Wicker Park

Declining

3 inspections

Last: Aug 22, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

8 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-55

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-8 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-9 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-33 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.

Location

2859 W CHICAGO AVE, Chicago, IL 60622

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2023

1 inspections

4 high priority

2 basic

Oct

Nov 2024

1 inspections

Aug 2025

1 inspections

4 high priority

1 intermediate

7 basic

Aug

Inspection History

3 records on file

3 Canvass

Aug 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

4 High1 Med7 Basic

12 total3 risk factors

26/100inspection score

−59 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-01)(CITATION ISSUED)
6PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER CHEWING FOOD WHILE HANDLING FOOD AT THE GRILL MUST EAT IN DESIGNATED AREA ONLY.
8HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHEDRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLER OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER/DISH WASHER TAKE GARDEN HOSE OUTSIDE CAME BACK INSIDE THEN PUT ON GLOVES AND GOT AN ORANGE FROM WALK IN COOLER AND PLACED ON CUTTING BOARD,ALSO WENT INTO FREEZER AND PUT FROZEN SHRIMP INTO A PLASTIC BOWL WITHOUT WASHING HANDS MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAIMINATION.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED A GARBAGE CAN IN FRONT OF SAID SINK AND 2- DRYING TOWELS INSIDE OF SAID HAND SINK ARTICLES WERE REMOVED DURING INSPECTION MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND SEVERAL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED IN HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOM MUST ELEVATE FOOD FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND PLACE CONTAINERS OF FOOD INSIDE OF PREP AREA TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON TOPSIDE OF EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING UNITS.
46GLOVES USED PROPERLY−2
OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE NOT USING GLOVES PROPERLY.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN/DEEP GROOVES ON CUTTING BOARDS.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−59 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Nov 24

Canvass InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

4 High2 Basic

6 total2 risk factors

46/100inspection score

−44 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (STEAK, CHICKEN, PROK, BEANS) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDSINK IN THE DISHWASHING/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED A BROWN RESIDUE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FROZEN CONTAINER OF MEAT STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PLACE MEAT AT LEAST SIX INCHES ABOVE THE GROUND TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION OR PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVING.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE PREP TABLES, COUNTERS, AND HANDSINKS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP WIPE CLOTHS STORED IN PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Base deductions−44 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 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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