What is Sanchez Tacos's health inspection score?

Sanchez Tacos has a SafeDine safety score of 89 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Sanchez Tacos last inspected?

Sanchez Tacos was last inspected on February 24, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Sanchez Tacos have?

Sanchez Tacos has 23 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Sanchez Tacos safe to eat at?

Yes, Sanchez Tacos has an excellent safety record with a score of 89/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Sanchez Tacos serve?

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

Official Health Record

Sanchez Tacos

Name: Sanchez Tacos
Address: 4001 W OGDEN, Chicago, 60623
Rating: 89

4001 W OGDEN, Chicago

Last Inspected: 2/24/2026

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0Excellent

Mexican•Chicago

Ranked #512 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 84% of mexican restaurants

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Feb 24, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

4.6

Avg Violations

3 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-10

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-9 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+4 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 90/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (89/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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

Oct 2022

1 inspections

3 basic

Oct

Oct 2023

1 inspections

2 high priority

4 basic

Apr 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

4 basic

Apr

Apr 2025

1 inspections

3 basic

Feb 2026

1 inspections

5 basic

Feb

Inspection History

5 records on file

5 Canvass

Feb 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED CASES OF SEASONING AND POP STORED INSIDE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL FOOD AND DRINK ITEMS FROM WASHROOM.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED INSIDE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES FROM WASHROOM.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2615333 ON 4-8-25:INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDERS TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

Base deductions−10 pts

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED PRODUCE CRATES STORED INSIDE COOLING UNITS WITH DIRT AND ACCUMULTED DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED EXVESSIVE ITEMS STORED ON FLOORS IN TOILET ROOM. INTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESARY ITEMS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDERS TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Base deductions−6 pts

Apr 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High1 Med4 Basic

6 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE POSTED AT HANDSINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
UNABLE TO LOCATE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF COOLING UNITS IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED RECEPTACLE LOCATED IN PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF ACCUMULATION TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET NECK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
NOTED BURNED OUT BULB IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND INCREASE LIGHTING.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED 1 OF 3 FOOD EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING VERIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE FOR REVIEW.

Base deductions−23 pts

Oct 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High4 Basic

6 total2 risk factors

62/100inspection score

−28 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLATTOP, PREP TABLE, INSIDES AND OUTSIDES OF COOLERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND ACCUMULATION OF GREASE DEPOSITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GRIME ON INTERIOR DOORS OF 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.

Base deductions−28 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Oct 22

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GRIME ON INTERIOR DOORS OF 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SPILLAGE AND GRIME ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.

Base deductions−6 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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