What is Paco's Tacos 2's health inspection score?

Paco's Tacos 2 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 Paco's Tacos 2 last inspected?

Paco's Tacos 2 was last inspected on July 10, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Paco's Tacos 2 have?

Paco's Tacos 2 has 24 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Paco's Tacos 2 safe to eat at?

Yes, Paco's Tacos 2 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 Paco's Tacos 2 serve?

Paco's Tacos 2 serves Mexican cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Paco's Tacos 2

Name: Paco's Tacos 2
Address: 6034 S PULASKI RD, Chicago, 60629
Rating: 89

6034 S PULASKI RD, Chicago

Last inspected 9mo ago

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0Excellent

Mexican•Chicago

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

Stable

6 inspections

Last: Jul 10, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

17%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

9 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

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-11

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-1 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

6034 S PULASKI RD, Chicago, IL 60629

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Violation Timeline

Jan 2023

2 inspections

4 intermediate

3 basic

Jan

Apr 2024

1 inspections

2 high priority

6 basic

Dec 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Dec

Jul 2025

2 inspections

4 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

3 Canvass1 Non-Inspection1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint

Jul 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FOOD PREP AREA UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE LIDS/COVERINGS.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF IN-USE UTENSILS (KNIVES AND TONGS) ON CUTTING BOARDS IN FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH/REPLACE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER COMPARTMENT 1 OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Base deductions−8 pts

Jul 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS ARE IN NEED OF LABELING WITH PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ANY BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
STORAGE SHELVES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
LEAK AT P-TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON COOKING SIDE OF PREP INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
LEAK AT FAUCET ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT DISHWASHING SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−13 pts

Apr 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High6 Basic

8 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED BOTH HANDWASHING SINKS (FRONT PREP AREA, WAREWASHING AREA) TO BE BLOCKED BY FOOD CONTAINERS AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT FROM HANDWASHING SINKS AND USE FOR HANDWASHING ONLY. PERSON-IN-CHARGE REMOVED ALL ITEMS FROM HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED MISSING DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS AT FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN. PERSON-IN-CHARGE PROVIDED DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS TO FRONT HANDWASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) SEE ABOVE VIOLATION FOR CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED BAG OF HERBS OPEN IN BASEMENT AREA WITHOUT ADEQUATE COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER FOR ALL DRY FOODS AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CLEAN ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS A FOOD-CONTACT SURFACE TO LINE GRILL FOR COOKING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, EASILY-CLEANABLE SURFACE ON GRILL FOR COOKING.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CAULK AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE VISIBLY SOILED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED SOILED TAPE USED ON SUMP PUMP FLOOR COVER IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TAPE WITH APPROVED PLUMBING FIXTURE THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED TOILET SEAT IN LEFT-HAND ALL-GENDER RESTROOM TO BE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TOILET SEAT AND MAINTAIN FIXTURE IN GOOD REPAIR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BASEMENT AREA DRY STORAGE AREA (BEHIND STAIRWELL) FLOORS TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−32 pts

Jan 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Med1 Basic

3 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
MISSING THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MISSING COMMON NAME ON DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS (SPICES, ETC). INSTD TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN

Basic (1)

−2 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
PLASTIC BASKETS BEING USED AS DISPENSING UTENSILS IN DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS AND CHOPPED ONION CONTAINERS. INSTD TO USE PROPER DISPENSING UTENSILS (WITH HANDLE, NOT IN FOOD) AND STORE PROPERLY.

Base deductions−12 pts

Jan 23

Complaint InspectionFail

2 Med2 Basic

4 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
MISSING THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MISSING COMMON NAME ON DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS (SPICES, ETC). INSTD TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN

Basic (2)

−4 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
PLASTIC BASKETS BEING USED AS DISPENSING UTENSILS IN DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS AND CHOPPED ONION CONTAINERS. INSTD TO USE PROPER DISPENSING UTENSILS (WITH HANDLE, NOT IN FOOD) AND STORE PROPERLY
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
WASTE WATER OVERFLOWING FROM 3-COMPARTMENT GREASE INTERCEPTOR ONTO FLOOR WHEN DRAINING (SOUTH PREP AREA). INSTD TO REPAIR SINK TO DRAIN PROPERLY WITHOUT WASTE WATER BACKING UP AND ACCUMULATING ONTO FLOOR. PREMISES WILL USE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN NORTH PREP AREA UNTIL REPAIRS COMPLETED. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 PRIORITY.

Base deductions−14 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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