What is Mr. Taco's Restaurant's health inspection score?

Mr. Taco's Restaurant 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 Mr. Taco's Restaurant last inspected?

Mr. Taco's Restaurant was last inspected on May 19, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Mr. Taco's Restaurant have?

Mr. Taco's Restaurant has 11 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Mr. Taco's Restaurant safe to eat at?

Mr. Taco's Restaurant has a good safety record with a score of 82/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Mr. Taco's Restaurant

Name: Mr. Taco's Restaurant
Address: 1640 W CHICAGO AVE, Chicago, 60622
Rating: 82

1640 W CHICAGO AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 12mo ago

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0Good

Wicker Park

Ranked #221 of 583 in Wicker Park

Improving

5 inspections

Last: May 19, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

40%

Clean Rate

2.2

Avg Violations

12 months 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

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation issue

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

-18

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-5 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+11 pts

100

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.

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2023

1 inspections

3 basic

Aug

Jun 2024

2 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

May 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

3 intermediate

2 basic

May

Inspection History

5 records on file

2 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Canvass

May 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High3 Med2 Basic

6 total1 risk factor

66/100inspection score

−29 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( beef, beans...) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
No thermometer provided in walk-in cooler, instructed to install.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
Bulk food containers not labeled ( salt, sugar...) instructed to label and maintain.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
Inadequate pest control, Found about 40 Rat droppings next to walk-in cooler and dry food storage. Instructed eliminate rodents activity in affected areas, Pest control service recommended. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a)

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
Prep cooler door gaskets in poor repair, Instructed to replace and maintain.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
Bottles of prescription medication kept on kitchen shelf, instructed to keep away from food production area.

Base deductions−29 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jun 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 15 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FACILITY IN THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA BEHIND THE COOLER AND NEAR BIKE STORAGE IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED PEST ACTIVITY. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS.

Base deductions−7 pts

Aug 23

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON INTERIOR OF DOORS OF PREP COOLER LOCATED OPPOSITE GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED UNUSED ICE MACHINE AND REFRIGERATOR STORED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED 2 EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−6 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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