What is Flaco's Tacos, Llc's health inspection score?

Flaco's Tacos, Llc has a SafeDine safety score of 94 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Flaco's Tacos, Llc last inspected?

Flaco's Tacos, Llc was last inspected on March 4, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Flaco's Tacos, Llc have?

Flaco's Tacos, Llc has 31 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Flaco's Tacos, Llc safe to eat at?

Yes, Flaco's Tacos, Llc has an excellent safety record with a score of 94/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Flaco's Tacos, Llc serve?

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

Official Health Record

Flaco's Tacos, Llc

Name: Flaco's Tacos, Llc
Address: 725 S DEARBORN ST, Chicago, 60605
Rating: 94

725 S DEARBORN ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 3/4/2026

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0Excellent

Mexican•South Loop

Ranked #50 of 289 in South LoopBetter than 80% of mexican restaurants

Stable

8 inspections

Last: Mar 4, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

13%

Clean Rate

3.9

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-6

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+1 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

725 S DEARBORN ST, Chicago, IL 60605

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2022

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

2 basic

Jun

Aug 2022

1 inspections

1 basic

Sep 2023

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

5 basic

Sep

Oct 2023

1 inspections

3 basic

Jan 2024

1 inspections

6 high priority

1 intermediate

2 basic

Jan

Feb 2024

1 inspections

Jul 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

Jul

Mar 2026

1 inspections

2 basic

Inspection History

8 records on file

5 Canvass2 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Recent Inspection

Mar 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND STAINED CUTTING BOARDS
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE BOTH FRYER CABINETS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−4 pts

Jul 25

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Basic

2 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT SANITIZING 0PPM CHLORINE.PRIORITY VIOLATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-025.TAGGED DISHMACHINE.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−12 pts

Feb 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 24

Canvass InspectionFail

6 High1 Med2 Basic

9 total

31/100inspection score

−69 pts

High Priority (6)

−60 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. HANDWASHING SIGNAGE MUST BE POSTED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK BLOCKED BY 2 CASES OF CILANTRO. HANDWASHING SINK INACCESSIBLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAKE HAND WASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES TO ALLOW FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).CITATION ISSUED
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
FOUND MEN'S TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 74.7 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE INADEQUATELY SANITIZING DISHES AT 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SANITIZING SOLUTION TO ADEQUATELY SANITIZE DISHES PER MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO NO LONGER USE DISH MACHINE UNTIL IT IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND AT AN ADEQUATE SANITIZING SOLUTION PER MANUFACTURES' INSTRUCTIONS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED. -
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER AND HANDLE BEING STORED DIRECTLY IN THE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER STORAGE CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOPER AND TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 53F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. REACH IN COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND NOT USE REACH IN COOLER. UNTIL IT MAINTAINS A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND IS RE-INSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, SALSA) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 49F - 50 F LOCATED IN THE REACH IN COOLER, WALK IN COOLER AND STORED IN FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDS AND DENATURES ALL SAID TCS FOODS, APPROX 90 LBS $300. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
FOUND ALL SHELVING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER FILLED WITH MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. ALSO NOTED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DUST ON ALL SHELVES LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRIS LOCATED ON ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−69 pts

Oct 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
4-603.15 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE PROVIDED FOR THE CIP EQUIPMENT (MARGARITA MACHINE). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Base deductions−6 pts

Sep 23

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High2 Med5 Basic

9 total

60/100inspection score

−40 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
4-602.11 OBSERVED A SLIGHT PINKISH SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 RAT DROPPINGS LOCATED AROUND THE HOT WATER HEATER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.13 OBSERVED AN INSECT CONTROL LIGHT MOUNTED ON THE WALL AND EMPTY CONTAINERS BEING STORED UNDERNEATH THE INSECT CONTROL DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CONTAINERS AND DO NOT STORE ANYTHING UNDER THE INSECT CONTROL DEVICE.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
2-402.11 OBSERVED A MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
4-603.15 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE PROVIDED FOR THE CIP EQUIPMENT (MARGARITA MACHINE). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 OBSERVED STANDING WATER BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS. OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

Base deductions−40 pts

Aug 22

Recent Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 MANAGER ON DUTY AT TIME OF ARRIVAL HAS EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jun 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High1 Med2 Basic

5 total1 risk factor

66/100inspection score

−29 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED 2 DOOR COOLER WITH AN INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 60 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COOLERS HAVE AN INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED STEAK IN 2 DOOR COOLER HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 49-57 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F OR BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 140 POUNDS OF STEAK AND 11 POUNDS OF BARBACOA ($630). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED A POT OF FOOD BEING MIXED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MOVE POT TO COUNTERTOP FOR MIXING.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
MANAGER ON DUTY AT TIME OF ARRIVAL HAS EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.

Base deductions−29 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 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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