What is Tango Sur's health inspection score?

Tango Sur has a SafeDine safety score of 86 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Tango Sur last inspected?

Tango Sur was last inspected on November 20, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Tango Sur have?

Tango Sur has 28 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Tango Sur safe to eat at?

Yes, Tango Sur has an excellent safety record with a score of 86/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Tango Sur

Name: Tango Sur
Address: 3761-3763 N SOUTHPORT AVE, Chicago, 60613
Rating: 86

3761-3763 N SOUTHPORT AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 11/20/2025

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7 inspections

Last: Nov 20, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

29%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

5 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

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

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

-14

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-6 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-9 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

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

3761-3763 N SOUTHPORT AVE, Chicago, IL 60613

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2022

2 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

9 basic

Aug

Oct 2023

1 inspections

6 basic

Sep 2024

1 inspections

Sep

Oct 2024

2 inspections

5 basic

Nov 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

2 basic

Nov

Inspection History

7 records on file

4 Canvass2 Non-Inspection1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Nov 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 High1 Med2 Basic

4 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

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

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RUSTY BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE ON BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED ON THE BASEMENT.

Base deductions−19 pts

Oct 24

Canvass InspectionPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED THE SCOOPS STORED IN DRY STORAGE BINS STORED WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN BINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL SCOOPS WITH HANDLES NOT IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN DRY STORAGE BINS.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED WOMEN'S BATHROOM NEXT TO CASHIER AREA TO HAVE A TRASH CAN WITHOUT A LID. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TRASH CAN WITH A LID FOR ALL UNISEX AND WOMEN'S BATHROOMS ON SITE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE DISH MACHINE TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH BUILD UP OF SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF EXCESS BUILD UP AND DEBRIS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE CEILING ABOVE THE GREASE TRAP IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA TO BE HEAVILY DAMAGED AND MISSING PORTIONS, EXPOSING THE PIPES AND WIRES ABOVE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DAMAGED CEILING AND PROVIDE A CLEANABLE SURFACE TO PROTECT FROM POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED MISSING CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR 2 OF THE 3 MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR EVERY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER.

Base deductions−10 pts

Oct 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 23

Canvass InspectionPass

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
FOOD CONTAINERS ARE STORED ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AND WALK-IN COOLER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED FOIL PAPER USED TO LINE SHELVES UNDERNEATH THE DISHWASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL FOIL PAPER TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE UPRIGHT FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
NOTED SPRAYER AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK HANGING BELOW THE RIM OF THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE DEVICE TO HOLD THE SPRAYER ABOVE THE WATER RIM OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED PEELING PAINT OF WALLS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT WITH NON-TOXIC FOOD-GRADE PAINT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY BY THE GREASE TRAP AND SODA DISPENSING SYRUP MACHINE AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA.

Base deductions−12 pts

Aug 22

Canvass Re-Inspection 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
6-301.14 OBSERVED THE TOILET ROOMS ON THE MAIN FLOOR OF THE ESTABLISHMENT WITH NO EMPLOYEE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12 OBSERVED TWO BULK CONTAINERS (FLOUR AND PEPPER) IN THE BASEMENT AREA WERE NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
4-904.11 OBSERVED KITCHENWARE AND TABLEWARE(SPOONS AND PANS) IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT SAID KITCHENWARE AND TABLEWARE.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
4-903.11(A; C) OBSERVED ALUMINUM TO-GO CONTAINERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT SAID ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
5-501.11 OBSERVED THE OUTDOOR GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH SLIGHT GREASE BUILD-UP ON THE EXTERIOR SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID OUTDOOR RECEPTACLE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
4-202.18 OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS WITH GREASE BUILD-UP AND DISCOLORATION. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN OR REPLACE SAID FILTERS.

Base deductions−23 pts

Aug 22

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med5 Basic

7 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED THE TOILET ROOMS ON THE MAIN FLOOR OF THE ESTABLISHMENT WITH NO EMPLOYEE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED TWO BULK CONTAINERS (FLOUR AND PEPPER) IN THE BASEMENT AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS NOT IN ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
OBSERVED KITCHENWARE AND TABLEWARE(SPOONS AND PANS) IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT SAID KITCHENWARE AND TABLEWARE.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED ALUMINUM TO GO CONTAINERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT SAID ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED THE FACILITY USES A HIGH TEMPERATURE SANITIZING DISH MACHINE AND DOESN'T HAVE A PROPER TEMPERATURE IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR OR THERMOMETER THAT SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE DURING HOT WATER SANITATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED THE OUTDOOR GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH SLIGHT GREASE BUILD-UP ON THE EXTERIOR SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID OUTDOOR RECEPTACLE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD FITLERS WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND DISCOLORATION. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN OR REPLACE SAID FILTERS.

Base deductions−25 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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