What is Tapas Valencia's health inspection score?

Tapas Valencia has a SafeDine safety score of 82 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Tapas Valencia last inspected?

Tapas Valencia was last inspected on September 25, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Tapas Valencia have?

Tapas Valencia has 11 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Tapas Valencia safe to eat at?

Tapas Valencia has a good safety record with a score of 82/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Tapas Valencia

Name: Tapas Valencia
Address: 1530 S STATE ST, Chicago, 60605
Rating: 82

1530 S STATE ST, Chicago

Last inspected 8mo ago

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South Loop

Ranked #149 of 291 in South Loop

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6 inspections

Last: Sep 25, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

50%

Clean Rate

1.8

Avg Violations

8 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

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

-18

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-11 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-12 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.

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1530 S STATE ST, Chicago, IL 60605

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Violation Timeline

Mar 2023

2 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Mar

Jul 2024

2 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Sep 2025

2 inspections

2 high priority

2 basic

Sep

Inspection History

6 records on file

3 Canvass3 Non-Inspection

Sep 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

2 High2 Basic

4 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN PREP/DISWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSOAP AT ALL TIMES. (CORRECTED ON SITE-MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TABLES IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−24 pts

Sep 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
THE FRONT TWO SETS OF DOUBLE DOORS ARE NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. 1/2" GAP NOTED IN THE MIDDLE OF BOTH SET OF DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF AND MAINTAIN DOORS.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
ICE SCOOP IN REAR PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN THE ICE HANDLE UP OR IN A CLEAN BIN/CONTAINER. MAINTAIN SAME.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
CUTTING BOARD ON COOLER IN FRONT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS TO MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
RIGHT WASHBOWL IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM AND BOTH WASHBOWLS IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM SLOWLY DRAINS. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
WALLS AND CEILING TILES IN THE DISH WASHING AREA WITH STAINS AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−13 pts

Jul 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (BEEF TENDERLOIN, LAMB CHOPS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE FOR SAID ITEMS ON THE MENU. MANAGER PRINTED A NEW MENU WITH THE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CHEF ON DUTY WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−7 pts

Mar 23

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

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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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