What is Meson Del Taco's health inspection score?

Meson Del Taco has a SafeDine safety score of 87 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Meson Del Taco last inspected?

Meson Del Taco was last inspected on February 23, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Meson Del Taco have?

Meson Del Taco has 26 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Meson Del Taco safe to eat at?

Yes, Meson Del Taco has an excellent safety record with a score of 87/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Meson Del Taco serve?

Meson Del Taco serves Mexican cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Meson Del Taco

Name: Meson Del Taco
Address: 3144 N NARRAGANSETT AVE, Chicago, 60634
Rating: 87

3144 N NARRAGANSETT AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 2/23/2026

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0Excellent

Mexican•Chicago

Ranked #581 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 84% of mexican restaurants

Stable

8 inspections

Last: Feb 23, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

25%

Clean Rate

3.3

Avg Violations

3 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

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-13

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-6 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 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.

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

3 basic

Jul

Aug 2022

1 inspections

Oct 2022

1 inspections

Oct

Sep 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

3 basic

Jul 2024

2 inspections

10 basic

Jul

Mar 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Feb 2026

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Feb

Inspection History

8 records on file

5 Canvass2 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Short Form Complaint

Feb 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 High2 Basic

3 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED BOXES OF FISH STORED ON THE FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER. FOOD MUST BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY STORING THE FOOD AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON FLOOR BY THE FRYER AT MAIN PREP LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−14 pts

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
OBSERVED MEAT THAWING OUT IN SINK AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO THAW MEAT UNDER RUNNING WATER AT 70F OR BELOW OR THAW INSIDE REFRIGERATION WITH AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. EMPLOYEE CORRECTED ON SITE AT TURNED ON WATER TO 60F.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS INSIDE OF MICROWAVE AT MAIN LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MINOR GREASE BUILD UP ON FRONT END OF OUTSIDE OIL CONTAINER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−9 pts

Jul 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.11--OBSERVED DUCT TAPE BEING USED TO SEAL GASKET INSIDE OF PREP COOLER ON MAIN PREP LINE(FAR RIGHT SIDE). MUST REPAIR.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.12--OBSERVED HEAVILY STAINED CUTTING BOARD AT PREP TABLE ON MAIN LINE (FAR RIGHT SIDE). MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.11--OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES AT REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114--OBSERVED CARD BOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR LINER AT MAIN PREP LINE. MUST REMOVE.

Base deductions−8 pts

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionFail

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED DUCT TAPE BEING USED TO SEAL GASKET INSIDE OF PREP COOLER ON MAIN PREP LINE(FAR RIGHT SIDE). MUST REPAIR.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED HEAVILY STAINED CUTTING BOARD AT PREP TABLE ON MAIN LINE (FAR RIGHT SIDE). MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH LID MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTED LID TO COVER TRASH AT OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(b). CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED 2 CRACKED FLOOR TILES AT REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CARD BOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR LINER AT MAIN PREP LINE. MUST REMOVE.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 9-11-2023, REPORT #2581491. #58-OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−12 pts

Sep 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med3 Basic

5 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

21PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED PORK AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 75F AT VERTICAL HEATING UNIT. ALSO OBSERVED STEAK MEAT AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 111F. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 135F OR ABOVE. FOOD DISCARDED BY EMPLOYEE. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS AT A COST OF $75.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD SPILLS ON FLOORS IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

Base deductions−21 pts

Oct 22

Short Form Complaint InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 22

Canvass InspectionFail

2 Med3 Basic

5 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
FOUND REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS WRITTEN INCORRECTLY INSIDE MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(SUGAR,BEANS,ETC.)MUST PROVIDE.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST KITS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SANITIZER SOLUTION(FOR EXAMPLE CHLORINE TEST KIT).PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.MUST PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN INSIDE DRY STORAGE AREAS.MUST CLEAN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 2-3-21 INSPECTION#2484451. VIOLATION 51. BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-42-090. MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−16 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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