What is Takito Kitchen's health inspection score?

Takito Kitchen 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 Takito Kitchen last inspected?

Takito Kitchen was last inspected on March 25, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Takito Kitchen have?

Takito Kitchen has 9 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Takito Kitchen safe to eat at?

Yes, Takito Kitchen has an excellent safety record with a score of 86/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Takito Kitchen

Name: Takito Kitchen
Address: 2013 W DIVISION ST, Chicago, 60622
Rating: 86

2013 W DIVISION ST, Chicago

Last inspected 12mo ago

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0Excellent

Wicker Park

Ranked #140 of 579 in Wicker Park

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Mar 25, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

60%

Clean Rate

1.8

Avg Violations

13 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance 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

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+4 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

100

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

2013 W DIVISION ST, Chicago, IL 60622

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Violation Timeline

Mar 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

4 basic

Mar

Apr 2024

1 inspections

May 2024

2 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

May

Mar 2025

1 inspections

Inspection History

5 records on file

3 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Non-Inspection

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 12 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, INCLUDING IN THE KITCHEN, THE DISH ROOM, AND THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED BOTTOM RACK SHELVING IN THE DISH ROOM WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF RUST. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTED SHELVING TO ENSURE ALL NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME. REPORT #2572678 DATED MARCH 16, 2023, INSTRUCTED THE FACILITY TO: #10 PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN THE TOILET ROOM CLOSER TO THE FOOD PREP AREA, #48 PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, AND #53 PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES TO ALL-G. OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN TOILET ROOM NEAREST FOOD PREP AREA; OBSERVED 1 DRAIN STOPPER FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK; OBSERVED ALL-GENDER TOILET ROOMS WITH NO COVERED RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−11 pts

Apr 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High4 Basic

5 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT WASHBOWL SINK LOCATED IN TOILET ROOM CLOSER TO FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO CHLORINE TEST STRIPS FOR CHECKING LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES ON SITE AT INSPECTION. SEE COMMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN TEST STRIPS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS FOR THE UPSTAIRS 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN EITHER ALL-GENDER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED 2 BURNT-OUT LIGHTBULBS IN THE BASEMENT DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

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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