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

Flaco's Tacos has a SafeDine safety score of 93 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 last inspected?

Flaco's Tacos was last inspected on March 3, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Flaco's Tacos have?

Flaco's Tacos has 15 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Flaco's Tacos safe to eat at?

Yes, Flaco's Tacos has an excellent safety record with a score of 93/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Flaco's Tacos

Name: Flaco's Tacos
Address: 46 E CHICAGO AVE, Chicago, 60611
Rating: 93

46 E CHICAGO AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 3/3/2026

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0Excellent

Streeterville

Ranked #94 of 705 in Streeterville

Stable

6 inspections

Last: Mar 3, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

2.5

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-7

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 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

+4 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

46 E CHICAGO AVE, Chicago, IL 60611

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

Apr

May 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

4 basic

Apr 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

Apr

Jan 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Feb 2026

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Feb

Mar 2026

1 inspections

1 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

1 Canvass Re-Inspection4 Canvass1 Complaint

Mar 26

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HOLES/CRACKS IN BASEMENT FLOOR IN GREASE TRAP ROOM. MUST SEAL HOLES IN BASEMENT FLOOR.

Base deductions−2 pts

Feb 26

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 50 RAT DROPPINGS ON BASEMENT FLOOR IN GREASE TRAP ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALL RAT DROPPINGS BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON WALLS BEHIND AND AROUND DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HOLES/CRACKS IN BASEMENT FLOOR IN GREASE TRAP ROOM. MUST SEAL HOLES IN BASEMENT FLOOR.

Base deductions−9 pts

Jan 25

Complaint InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN REAR PREP AND STAINED CEILING TILES IJN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND/OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR NEAR REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Base deductions−4 pts

Apr 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT BULB AND SHEILD IN WALK IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

May 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med4 Basic

6 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED IN USE LOW TERMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. NOTED SANITIZER STRENGTH @ 0 PPM DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO NOT USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL IT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING AT MINIMUM 50 PPM. MANAGER CALLED FOR EQUIPMENT SERVICING. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025.CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

21PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE PREP AREA DURING TIME OF INSPECTION... 2 LB OF COOKED SHRIMP @103.4F, 2 LBS OF SAUTEED SPINACH @113.0F, 3LB COOKED RICE @90.0F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL HOT HELD TCS FOODS SHALL BE KEPT @ 135.0F OR HIGHER AT ALL TIMES. PIC DISCARDED ITEMS VOLUNTARILY. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
OBSERED STYROFOAM CUP USED AS A SCOOP IN THE PICO DE GALLO AND STORED INSIDE IN BETWEEN USES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A UTENSIL WITH HANDLE AND STORED UPRIGHT IN ORDER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACES OF ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT BURRITO MAKERS, COLD HOLD UNITS IN REAR PREP AND SHELVING UNITS CONNECTED TO FLAT TOP GRILL. MUST REMOVE DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLOORS IN PREP AREAS IN NEED OF REMOVAL OF OLD FOOD, WATER, GREASE AND TRASH. MUST DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDER. INSRUCTED TO UPDATE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

Base deductions−23 pts

Apr 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Basic

2 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
Improper cooling method for cooked whole beans, observed cooked beans being cooled down in a large 20lb container in an ice bath where the ice is covering the lower portion of container. after 3 hours of cooing beans temp was at 123.4f, instructed to cool down food according to health code. priority foundation violation 7-38-005. food broken down to smaller container and more ice added.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
No chlorine test strips on site for low temp dish washing machine, instructed to obtain. priority foundation violation 7-38-025.

Base deductions−12 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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