What is LA Haciendita Taqueria Kedzie, Inc.'s health inspection score?

LA Haciendita Taqueria Kedzie, Inc. 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 LA Haciendita Taqueria Kedzie, Inc. last inspected?

LA Haciendita Taqueria Kedzie, Inc. was last inspected on November 5, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does LA Haciendita Taqueria Kedzie, Inc. have?

LA Haciendita Taqueria Kedzie, Inc. has 22 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is LA Haciendita Taqueria Kedzie, Inc. safe to eat at?

Yes, LA Haciendita Taqueria Kedzie, Inc. has an excellent safety record with a score of 86/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does LA Haciendita Taqueria Kedzie, Inc. serve?

LA Haciendita Taqueria Kedzie, Inc. serves Mexican cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

LA Haciendita Taqueria Kedzie, Inc.

Name: LA Haciendita Taqueria Kedzie, Inc.
Address: 5151 S KEDZIE AVE, Chicago, 60632
Rating: 86

5151 S KEDZIE AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 11/5/2025

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0Excellent

Mexican•Chicago

Ranked #995 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 80% of mexican restaurants

Stable

6 inspections

Last: Nov 5, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

3.7

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

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

-7 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+3 pts

Latest

100% weight

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

5151 S KEDZIE AVE, Chicago, IL 60632

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Violation Timeline

Dec 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

6 basic

Dec

Jun 2023

2 inspections

1 high priority

4 basic

May 2024

2 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

4 basic

May

Nov 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

4 Canvass2 Canvass Re-Inspection

Nov 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 High1 Basic

2 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN TOILET ROOMS AND EXPOSED SINKS. A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS SHALL BE PROVIDED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND SHALL BE CLEARLY VISIBLE TO FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−12 pts

May 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12 OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS(BEANS, HIBISCUS) IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA, WITHOUT LABELS AND COMMON NAMES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGET TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.11 OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON COOLER IN FRONT COUNTER/GRILL AREA ON 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER NEXT TO GRILL. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
4-202.18 OBSERVED FILTERS IN THE REAR VENTILATION SYSTEM NEAR THE EXTERIOR EXIT TO BE COVERED IN BLACK GREASE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−9 pts

May 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med2 Basic

4 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO ICE. (ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DICARD ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS(BEANS, HIBISCUS) IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA, WITHOUT LABELS AND COMMON NAMES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGET TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON COOLER IN FRONT COUNTER/GRILL AREA ON 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER NEXT TO GRILL. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED FILTERS IN THE REAR VENTILATION SYSTEM NEAR THE EXTERIOR EXIT TO BE COVERED IN BLACK GREASE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−19 pts

Jun 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jun 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High3 Basic

4 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL IN THE WASHROOM AT THE WASHBOWL SINK. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2568770 CONDUCTED ON 12/20/2022. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: #37-MUST LABEL BULK FOODS WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, MAINTAIN (SUGAR ETC), #53-MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN STAFF AND WOMEN'S RESTROOMS, #55-FOUND INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT WITH MINOR DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, AND #58-Must provide allergen training for all Chicago certified food managers. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−16 pts

Dec 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High1 Med6 Basic

8 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGN AT BASEMENT HAND SINK, MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL BULK FOODS WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, MAINTAIN (SUGAR ETC).

Basic (6)

−12 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
MUST INVERT DISHES IN PREP AREA DURING STORAGE, MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
FOUND RAW WOOD IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST FINISH TO MAKE SMOOTH AND NON-ABSORBANT, MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN STAFF AND WOMEN'S RESTROOMS, MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT WITH MINOR DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
SOME EMPLOYEES MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
Must provide allergen training for all Chicago certified food managers.

Base deductions−27 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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