What is EL Taconazo LA Fiesta's health inspection score?

EL Taconazo LA Fiesta has a SafeDine safety score of 69 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was EL Taconazo LA Fiesta last inspected?

EL Taconazo LA Fiesta was last inspected on February 27, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does EL Taconazo LA Fiesta have?

EL Taconazo LA Fiesta has 18 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is EL Taconazo LA Fiesta safe to eat at?

EL Taconazo LA Fiesta has a safety score of 69/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

EL Taconazo LA Fiesta

Name: EL Taconazo LA Fiesta
Address: 7146 W DIVERSEY AVE, Chicago, 60707
Rating: 69

7146 W DIVERSEY AVE , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 2/27/2024

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0Fair

Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in Chicago

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Feb 27, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

3.6

Avg Violations

27 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

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-33

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-2 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+20 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 67/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (69/100) 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

2 inspections

1 high priority

6 basic

Oct

Feb 2023

2 inspections

3 high priority

1 intermediate

7 basic

Feb 2024

1 inspections

Feb

Inspection History

5 records on file

2 Canvass1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Feb 24

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Feb 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-307.11--OBSERVED PACKAGED FOOD STORAGE ITEMS, PACKAGED CUPS, TO GO CONTAINERS AND UTENSILS IN BOXED TRUCK BEHIND ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ITEMS INSIDE LICENSED FACILITY TO PROTECT ITEMS FROM SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-602.13-- MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE FROM UNDER GRILL AT MAIN PREP LINE. MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP FROM INSIDE OF COOKING FRYER.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
4-204.11--MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP AT VENTILATION HOOD TO PREVENT GREASE SPILLS ONTO FOOD.

Base deductions−6 pts

Feb 23

Complaint InspectionFail

3 High1 Med4 Basic

8 total1 risk factor

52/100inspection score

−43 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED (BEEF, CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED PIPE WITH RUNNING WATER CONNECTED TO ICE MACHINE WHICH WAS PLACED IN HAND WASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE ONLY USED FOR HAND WASHING AND MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. MUST REMOVE PIPE FROM HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK IN MEN'S BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY DRY HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE FOR CITATION.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED RAW SHRIMP AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 63.1F SITTING OUT ON SHELF. ALSO OBSERVED SHREDDED QUESO CHEESE AT 44.9F AND SLICED TOMATOES AT 43.8F IN REFRIGERATOR. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0F OR BELOW. FOOD VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED BY EMPLOYEE. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS AT A COST OF $50.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED PACKAGED FOOD STORAGE ITEMS, PACKAGED CUPS, TO GO CONTAINERS AND UTENSILS IN BOXED TRUCK BEHIND ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ITEMS INSIDE LICENSED FACILITY TO PROTECT ITEMS FROM SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE FROM UNDER GRILL AT MAIN PREP LINE. MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP FROM INSIDE OF COOKING FRYER.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP AT VENTILATION HOOD TO PREVENT GREASE SPILLS ONTO FOOD.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

Base deductions−43 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Oct 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
FOUND HEAVY DIRT AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE MICROWAVE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, ON THE GASKETS INSIDE THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER, AND ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE KNIFE BOX IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN SAID ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 4/23/2021 REPORT #2500676 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #57 (2-102.13) OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITH A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. EMPLOYEES UNABLE TO PROVIDE ID TO VERIFY TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON 10/25/22. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−4 pts

Oct 22

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High4 Basic

5 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

15FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED−10
OBSERVED INADEQUATE FOOD STORAGE PRACTICES. OBSERVED A PLATE OF RAW CHICKEN AND A PLATE OF RAW BEEF STORED DIRECTLY OVER OPEN CONTAINERS OF PREPARED GUACAMOLE AND CUT PEPPERS/ONIONS IN THE FRONT PREP COOLER. OBSERVED A PACKAGE OF RAW BEEF STORED DIRECTLY OVER AN OPEN PAN OF COOKED CHICKEN IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROTECT FOOD FROM CROSS CONTAMINATION BY ARRANGING ALL FOODS TO BE STORED, HELD, AND DISPLAYED IN ORDER OF MINIMUM COOKING TEMPERATURES. VIOLATION CORRECTED ON SITE; FACILITY HAS REMOVED/DISCARDED THE COOKED CHICKEN, CONTAINER OF GUACAMOLE, AND CUT VEGETABLES FROM UNDERNEATH THE RAW MEATS AND STORED ALL FOOD ITEMS CORRECTLY AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CARDBOARD AND ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED TO LINE SHELVES AND EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FOIL AND CARDBOARD SO ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBANT, AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO OBSERVED HEAVY RUST BUILD UP ON THE PREP TABLE BOTTOM SHELVES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST RE-PAINT OF REFINISH TO REMOVE ALL RUST AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS FREE OF UNNECESSARY CREVICES AND DESIGNED/CONSTRUCTED TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
FOUND HEAVY DIRT AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE MICROWAVE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, ON THE GASKETS INSIDE THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER, AND ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE KNIFE BOX IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN SAID ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 4/23/2021 REPORT #2500676 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #37 (3-302.12) MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER. VIOLATION #39 (3-307.11) OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES ON FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA BEING USED AS MATS. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY USE DURABLE, WASHABLE MATERIALS TO COVER FLOOR. VIOLATION #47 (4-501.12) OBSERVED ALL CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT BOTH PREP AREAS COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES. VIOLATION #47 (4-202.16) OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON CAULK AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. VIOLATION #53 (5-501.17) OBSERVED MISSING COVER ON TRASH CAN IN CUSTOMER RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. VIOLATION #55 (6-501.12) OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAI

Base deductions−18 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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