What is Taqueria CD Hidalgo's health inspection score?

Taqueria CD Hidalgo 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 Taqueria CD Hidalgo last inspected?

Taqueria CD Hidalgo was last inspected on April 1, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Taqueria CD Hidalgo have?

Taqueria CD Hidalgo has 13 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Taqueria CD Hidalgo safe to eat at?

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

What type of cuisine does Taqueria CD Hidalgo serve?

Taqueria CD Hidalgo serves Mexican cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Taqueria CD Hidalgo

Name: Taqueria CD Hidalgo
Address: 7104 N CLARK ST, Chicago, 60626
Rating: 82

7104 N CLARK ST, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 4/1/2025

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0Good

Mexican•Rogers Park

Ranked #80 of 203 in Rogers ParkBetter than 84% of mexican restaurants

Improving

4 inspections

Last: Apr 1, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

50%

Clean Rate

3.3

Avg Violations

14 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

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

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+6 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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7104 N CLARK ST, Chicago, IL 60626

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

4 basic

Oct

Aug 2023

1 inspections

Nov 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

Nov

Apr 2025

1 inspections

Inspection History

4 records on file

4 Canvass

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
LABEL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME,ALSO ONCE PRODUCTS IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME

Basic (7)

−14 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
CUTTING BOARD IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
REMOVE ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT AREA,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
WE OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.REPAIR ISSUE
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15(C) OUT C 01/21/2020 NOTED GREASE TRAP AT THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, RUSTED AND LEAKING FROM THE BOTTOM SEAM ONTO THE SURROUNDING FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
NOTED GREASE TRAP AT THE KITCHEN UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, RUSTED AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE SURFACE.CLEAN,PAINT AND MAINTAIN.SURFACE MUST BE EASLY CLEANABLE
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
REMOVE ITEMS ON FLOOR BESIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA.DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES AND ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE(11-19-2024) EVERY THREE YEARS FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

Base deductions−19 pts

Aug 23

Canvass InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High4 Basic

5 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
KNIFES AND KNIFE RACK IS SOILED WITH DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS/DRINKS ARE STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AREA AND DRY STORAGE CLOSET IN KITCHEN. ITEMS MUST BE PLACED AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
SINGLE-USE ARTICLE BOXES WERE FOUND ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. ITEMS MUST BE PLACED AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
UNNECESSARY ITEMS / NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT WERE FOUND IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AND AREA NEAR THE WATER HEAT FURNACE IN THE BASEMENT. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS ALSO INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES WERE PROVIDED ON SITE. ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE A CITY FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST OBTAIN A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−18 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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