What is Tacos Don Cuco's health inspection score?

Tacos Don Cuco 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 Tacos Don Cuco last inspected?

Tacos Don Cuco was last inspected on June 27, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Tacos Don Cuco have?

Tacos Don Cuco has 18 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Tacos Don Cuco safe to eat at?

Tacos Don Cuco 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 Tacos Don Cuco serve?

Tacos Don Cuco serves Mexican cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Tacos Don Cuco

Name: Tacos Don Cuco
Address: 1847 W 47TH ST, Chicago, 60609
Rating: 79

1847 W 47TH ST, Chicago

Last inspected 9mo ago

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0Good

Mexican•Chicago

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

Stable

4 inspections

Last: Jun 27, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

4.5

Avg Violations

10 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility conditionHigh Priority

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

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-8 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+3 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

1847 W 47TH ST, Chicago, IL 60609

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Violation Timeline

Feb 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Feb

Jul 2024

2 inspections

1 high priority

8 basic

Jun 2025

1 inspections

5 basic

Jun

Inspection History

4 records on file

3 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Jun 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE MEAT AND COVER PREPARED SHRIMP. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS AND COVERINGS ONLY.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED INTERNAL SURFACES OF COOLING UNITS IN BETWEEN GRILL AND SURFACES OF STEAM TABLE WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS POOLED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DUCT TAPE USED TO HOLD WALL BASE IN PLACE IN PREP AND DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, MUST BE PROPERLY ATTACHED.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND INCREASE LIGHTING.

Base deductions−10 pts

Jul 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-202.16 OBSERVED RUSTED AND DIRTY STORAGE RACKS IN THE STORE FREEZER. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High7 Basic

8 total1 risk factor

71/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
MANAGER PROVIDED NO PROOF OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
NOTED WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION, ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RUSTED AND DIRTY STORAGE RACKS IN THE STORE FREEZER. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND ORANGE STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS FOR THE WASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
WASTE OIL CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. IT IS USED AS A GARBAGE CONTAINER AND OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND GROUND. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE BACK OF THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM THE INSPECTION #2571644 FROM 02/23/2023 AS FOLLOWS: 4-204.112(B)INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL THERMOMETER IN SMALL COLD HOLDING UNIT AT FRONT PREP AREA. 6-501.12 INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER TO CLEAN THE WALL AND FLOOR AREA UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, SPLATTER, AND GREASE. CLEAN UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FRAMEWORK, WALL, AND FLOOR AREA. 6-501.14 OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP AT THE RESTROOM VENTILATION FAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−24 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Feb 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL THERMOMETER IN SMALL COLD HOLDING UNIT AT FRONT PREP AREA.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BROKEN SPRING ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALL AND FLOOR AREA UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, SPLATTER AND GREASE. CLEAN UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FRAMEWORK, WALL, AND FLOOR AREA.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP AT RESTROOM VENTILATION FAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−11 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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