What is Taqueria Los Portales's health inspection score?

Taqueria Los Portales has a SafeDine safety score of 80 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 Los Portales last inspected?

Taqueria Los Portales was last inspected on February 19, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Taqueria Los Portales have?

Taqueria Los Portales has 9 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Taqueria Los Portales safe to eat at?

Taqueria Los Portales has a good safety record with a score of 80/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Taqueria Los Portales serve?

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

Official Health Record

Taqueria Los Portales

Name: Taqueria Los Portales
Address: 1418 W MORSE AVE, Chicago, 60626
Rating: 80

1418 W MORSE AVE, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 2/19/2025

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0Good

Mexican•Rogers Park

Ranked #88 of 202 in Rogers ParkBetter than 80% of mexican restaurants

Declining

4 inspections

Last: Feb 19, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

25%

Clean Rate

2.3

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

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Food labeling

Food not properly labeled or dated

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-20

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 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

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.

Location

1418 W MORSE AVE, Chicago, IL 60626

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Aug

Apr 2023

1 inspections

Mar 2024

1 inspections

2 basic

Mar

Feb 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Inspection History

4 records on file

4 Canvass

Feb 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
DRY FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME:FLOUR,SUGAR ETC.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS AT UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND COOKING LINE AND WHEELS OF EQUIPMENT .MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
GREASE ON FLOOR AND WALL UNDER/BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.CERTIFICATE EXPIRED EVERY THREE YEARS

Base deductions−11 pts

Mar 24

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE BINS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD STORAGE BINS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS LOCATED NEAR 3 COMP SINK,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS.

Base deductions−4 pts

Apr 23

Canvass InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST NOT USE PAPER AS A LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
MUST REMOVE THE PUR WATER FILTER FOR DRINKING FROM THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK. SINK MUST BE USED FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY.

Base deductions−9 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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