What is SU Taqueria EL Rey Del Taco's health inspection score?

SU Taqueria EL Rey Del Taco has a SafeDine safety score of 98 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was SU Taqueria EL Rey Del Taco last inspected?

SU Taqueria EL Rey Del Taco was last inspected on April 17, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does SU Taqueria EL Rey Del Taco have?

SU Taqueria EL Rey Del Taco has 46 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is SU Taqueria EL Rey Del Taco safe to eat at?

Yes, SU Taqueria EL Rey Del Taco has an excellent safety record with a score of 98/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does SU Taqueria EL Rey Del Taco serve?

SU Taqueria EL Rey Del Taco serves Mexican cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

SU Taqueria EL Rey Del Taco

Name: SU Taqueria EL Rey Del Taco
Address: 7138-7140 N CLARK ST, Chicago, 60626
Rating: 98

7138-7140 N CLARK ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 4/17/2026

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0Excellent

Mexican•Rogers Park

Ranked #12 of 203 in Rogers ParkBetter than 84% of mexican restaurants

Stable

9 inspections

Last: Apr 17, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

22%

Clean Rate

5.1

Avg Violations

1 month 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

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

-2

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+4 pts

100

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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7138-7140 N CLARK ST, Chicago, IL 60626

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Violation Timeline

Dec 2022

2 inspections

4 high priority

1 intermediate

16 basic

Dec

Jul 2023

1 inspections

Dec 2024

1 inspections

9 basic

Dec

Apr 2025

1 inspections

3 high priority

3 intermediate

3 basic

May 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

May

Sep 2025

1 inspections

3 basic

Apr 2026

2 inspections

1 intermediate

Apr

Inspection History

9 records on file

1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint5 Canvass2 Canvass Re-Inspection

Apr 26

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 26

Complaint InspectionFail

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−5

Base deductions−5 pts

Sep 25

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR COOKING EQUIPMENT OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR FLOORS. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN REAR NEAR UTILITY SINK AND BELOW SHELVING UNITS.

Base deductions−6 pts

May 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12 LABEL FOOD IN CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME AT STORAGE AREA

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-307.11 SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED ON BOTH SIDE OF HANDWASHING SINK DUE TO SPACE AVAILABLE IS USED TO STORE FOOD AND FOOD CONTAINERS. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15 MECHANICAL DRAIN AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BROKEN.REPAIR ISSUE.

Base deductions−9 pts

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionFail

3 High3 Med3 Basic

9 total

49/100inspection score

−51 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
WE OBSERVED NO SOAP PROVIDED AT FRONT AND REAR HANDWASHING SINK IN BOTH PREP AREAS AND DISHROOM,ALSO HAND WASHING SINK AT BAR AREA. SOAP MUST BE PROVIDED AT SAID SINKS FOR PROPER HANDWASHING.UPON MY REQUEST SOAP WAS PROVIDED BY THE EMPLOYEE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NO PAPER TOWEL PROVIDED AT FRONT HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. AFTER MY REQUEST EMPLOYEE PROVIDED. IT AT SAID SINK.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C). CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
HANDWASH SINK AT BAR AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING INSIDE THE BOWL EMPTY SOAP DISPENSERAND A GLASS WITH CREAMY LIQUID INSIDE. IN FRONT AND SITE PLASTIC CONTAINERS FILLED WITH ITEMS (GLASSES AND OTHER KITCHEN UTENSILS) BUCKETS ETS. MUST REMOVE ITEMS MENTIONED.AREA PRESENTLY IN USE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C). CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
WE OBSERVED TCS FOOD STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 6LB COOKED RICE WITH CARROTS AND CORN IN SAUCE AT TEMP OF 49.8F TO 50.5F(FOOD WAS COOKED THE THE BEFORE);6LB OF WHITE COOKED RICE WITH CARROTS AND CORN AT TEMP OF 49.2F TO 53F.GARLIC IN OIL(1/2 POUND) AT TEMP 48F( FOOD WAS COOKED TWO DAYS AGO,ACCORDING FROM LABEL PROVIDED WITH PRODUCTS) ; EMPANADAS REFILLED WITH SHRIMP AT TEMP OF 49.7F TO 51F.COOKED MUSSELS IN HALF SHELL AT TEMP OF 48.7F;7 EACH OF ONE QUART OF HALF & HALF AT TEMP OF 50.1F TO 51F.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. FOOD MENTIONED WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 25,VALUE 200.PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED ON SITE, HOWEVER NO REMINDER (IN THE MENU), AND DISCLOSURE (BY THE FOOD ITEMS) FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED FOODS(STEAKS,FISH ETC). MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR EGGS, STEAKS, FISH ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
LABEL FOOD IN CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME AT STORAGE AREA

Basic (3)

−6 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED ON BOTH SIDE OF HANDWASHING SINK DUE TO SPACE AVAILABLE IS USED TO STORE FOOD AND FOOD CONTAINERS. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
MECHANICAL DRAIN AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BROKEN.REPAIR ISSUE.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 12-5-2024,REPORT# 2608507 47)4-101.11(B, C, D, E): MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZERS. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS. #49) 4-602.13: ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND AND INSIDE COOKING EQUIPMENTS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #51) 5-205.15: REPAIR LEAKING HOT WATER HANDLE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR AREA,ALSO REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER HANDWASHING SINK AT SAME AREA. #55 )6-201.12: GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENTS,ALSO DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES AND ALONG BASEBOARDS IN STORAGE AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN #57) 2-102.13: ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED

Base deductions−51 pts

Dec 24

Canvass InspectionPass

9 Basic

9 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Basic (9)

−18 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZERS. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
RUSTED SHELVES AND BASE OF REACH-IN COOLER AT REAR STORAGE AREA,MUST REPLACER/ RESTORE TO A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND AND INSIDE COOKING EQUIPMENTS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
REPAIR LEAKING HOT WATER HANDLE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR AREA,ALSO REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER HANDWASHING SINK AT SAME AREA.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENTS,ALSO DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES AND ALONG BASEBOARDS IN STORAGE AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE FOR THE NEW CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

Base deductions−18 pts

Jul 23

Canvass InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 High8 Basic

9 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

14REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION−10
3-202.18 (B, C, D): SHELLSTOCK TAG RECORDS ARE INCOMPLETE AND ARE OUT OF ORDER. THE FACILITY MUST HOLD SHELLSTOCK TAGS FOR 90 DAYS. TAGS ARE REQUIRED TO BE KEPT ON FILE FOR 90 DAYS.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-307.11: BOWLS WITHOUT A HANDLE ARE USED AS A SCOOP FOR DRY STORAGE FOODS. THE FACILITY MUST REMOVE AND REPLACE IT WITH A SCOOP THAT HAS A HANDLE ON IT.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
3-304.14: IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON PREPARATION SURFACES IN COOKLINE AREA. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES, AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHES MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILY.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19: FOIL USED AS LINING FOR SHELVES IN THE BACK PREPARATION AREA. THE FACILITY MUST REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH A SURFACE THAT IS SMOOTH, DURABLE, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-602.13: THE FAN GUARD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IS SOILED WITH DEBRIS. THE FACILITY MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15: OBSERVED A PLASTIC BAG USED TO FIX HOSE AT MOP SINK. FACILITY MUST REPAIR.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-303.11: LIGHTING IN THE SODA BOX STORAGE AREA NEAR COOKLINE IS FOUND TO BE INSUFFICIENT. LIGHT INTENSITY SHALL BE SUFFICIENT, SO THE AREA, ALL UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT, AND FOOD ITEMS ARE EASILY VISIBLE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION POSTED ON SITE. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGER THAT FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES MUST RE-CERTIFY AND OBTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATIONS POSTED ON SITE. DISCUSSED WITH THE MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER EMPLOYEES MUST RE-CERTIFY AND OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−26 pts

Dec 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 High1 Med8 Basic

12 total

49/100inspection score

−51 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

14REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION−10
SHELLSTOCK TAG RECORDS ARE INCOMPLETE AND MUST BE HELD FOR 90 DAYS. TAGS ARE REQUIRED TO BE KEPT ON FILE FOR 90 DAYS.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
THE CHLORINE DISH MACHINE IS NOT DISPENSING PROPER SANITIZER DURING THE RINSE/SANITIZE CYCLE. 0 PPM IS MEASURED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. THE UNIT HAS BEEN TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. THE FACILITY MUST USE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE. PER THE MANAGER, EQUIPMENT IS ON THE WAY FOR THE DISH MACHINE TO BE REPAIRED. ONCE THE FACILITY WANTS TO REPAIR AND USE THE DISH MACHINE, THE FACILITY MUST EMAIL CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG AND/OR FAX WITH A WRITTEN REQUEST AT 312-746-4240 TO AN INSPECTOR COME OUT ON SITE TO TEST THE DISH MACHINE AND, IF REPAIRED PROPERLY, TO HAVE TAG REMOVED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IS SOILED WITH DEBRIS. MANAGER ON SITE HAS WASHED, RINSED, AND SANITIZED MACHINE WHILE ON SITE. FACILITY MUST MAINTAIN CLEANLINESS.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
SQUEEZE BOTTLES OF OIL AND WATER ABOVE THE COOKLINE DOES NOT HAVE LABELS. MANAGEMENT HAS PLACED LABELS WHILE ON SITE.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
BOWLS WITHOUT A HANDLE IS USED AS A SCOOP FOR DRY STORAGE FOODS. FACILITY MUST REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH A SCOOP THAT HAS A HANDLE ON IT.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON PREPARATION SURFACES IN COOKLINE AREA. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHS MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILIY.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
FOIL USED AS LINING FOR SHELVES IN BACK PREPARATION AREA. THE FACILITY MUST REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH A SURFACE THAT IS SMOOTH, DURABLE, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
FAN GUARD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IS SOILED WITH DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED A PLASTIC BAG USED TO FIX HOSE AT MOP SINK. FACILITY MUST REPAIR.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
LIGHTING IN THE SODA BOX STORAGE AREA NEAR COOKLINE IS FOUND TO BE INSUFFICIENT. LIGHT INTENSITY SHALL BE SUFFICIENT SO THAT THE AREA, ALL UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT, AND FOOD ITEMS ARE EASILY VISABLE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION POSTED ON SITE. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGER THAT FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES MUST RE-CERTIFY AND OBTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATIONS POSTED ON SITE. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER EMPLOYEES MUST RE-CERTIFY AND OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−51 pts

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Below 70
Fair

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