What is Mis Tacos Mexican Food's health inspection score?

Mis Tacos Mexican Food has a SafeDine safety score of 81 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Mis Tacos Mexican Food last inspected?

Mis Tacos Mexican Food was last inspected on February 9, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Mis Tacos Mexican Food have?

Mis Tacos Mexican Food has 40 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Mis Tacos Mexican Food safe to eat at?

Mis Tacos Mexican Food has a good safety record with a score of 81/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Mis Tacos Mexican Food

Name: Mis Tacos Mexican Food
Address: 4308-4310 W MARQUETTE RD, Chicago, 60629
Rating: 81

4308-4310 W MARQUETTE RD, Chicago

Last Inspected: 2/9/2026

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0Good

Chicago

Ranked #627 of 1000 in Chicago

Stable

7 inspections

Last: Feb 9, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

5.7

Avg Violations

2 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

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-19

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-6 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-7 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-5 pts

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.

Location

4308-4310 W MARQUETTE RD, Chicago, IL 60629

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

7 basic

Jun

Jul 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

7 basic

Oct 2023

2 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Oct

Mar 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Mar 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Mar

Feb 2026

1 inspections

1 high priority

4 basic

Inspection History

7 records on file

4 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection2 Complaint

Feb 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 High4 Basic

5 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF WHITE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RUST ON SHELVING IN FRONT SINGLE DOOR COOLER (BEHIND COUNTER). OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS IN GASKETS OF COLD HOLD UNITS IN FRONT PREP AREA. OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME ON TABLES BOTTOMS IN REAR AREA (ACROSS FROM THREE COMP SINK). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET OF HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GAPS AROUND BOTTOM OF WALL NEAR REAR EXIT WHERE BASEBOARD IS MISSING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR STORAGE ROOM (WHERE PAPER GOODS ARE KEPT) IN POOR REPAIR WITH HOLES AND PEELING PAINT. OBSERVED HOLE IN HOT WATER HEATER ROOM AROUND HEATING DUCT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR ALL AREAS AND CLOSE ALL HOLES SO WALLS AND CEILINGS ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Base deductions−18 pts

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
REAR EXIT DOOR NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER NOT PROTECTED, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP NOTED AROUND PERIMETER OF DOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME WITH PROPER MATERIALS (NO DUCT TAPE) AND MAINTAIN DOOR TIGHT FITTING; OUTER OPENING PROTECTED

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
FOOD STORAGE ON WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO ICE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER/UNECESSARY ITEMS, UNABLE TO ACCESS ALL AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE CLUTTER, ORGANIZE AREA AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−9 pts

Mar 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MISSING COMMON NAME ON CONTAINERS FOR DRY FOOD AND SPICES. INSTD TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN (SALT, SUGAR, BREAD CRUMBS, ETC)

Basic (6)

−12 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED ON CUTTING BOARD AND COUNTER WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
CARDBOARD AND PLASTIC LINING SEALED WITH DUCT TAPE ON ALL STORAGE SHELVES WITH RUSTY SURFACES. INSTD TO REMOVE CARDBOARD, PLASTIC, DUCT TAPE AND RUST TO MAINTAIN SURFACE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
PREMISES RE USING KNORR BUILLON CONTAINERS TO STORE FOOD/SPICES, ETC. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS/EQUIPMENT DESIGNED FOR MULTI USE AND SUFFICENT IN WEIGHT AND THICKNESS TO WITHSTAND REPEATED WAREWASHING, AND RESITANT TO DISTORTION.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET AND PIPE UNDERNEATH LEAKING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FREE OF LEAKS
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
REAR DOOR IN DISREPAIR, DUCT TAPE NOTED ON PERIMETER OF DOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR DOOR SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MISSING WALLBASE/COVING REAR AT WALL NEXT TO UPRIGHT 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTD TO PROVIDE WALL BASE/COVING AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−17 pts

Oct 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15-ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT BEVERAGE BAR IN DISREPAIR AND NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Oct 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE PRINTED MENU FOR ALL ANIMAL FOOD PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS (EGGS ANY STYLE, STEAK, BEEF BURGERS ETC.) THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW AND ADD A REMINDER ON THE MENU THAT READS: *THESE ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. CONSUMING UNDERCOOKED OR RAW FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. (REFER TO CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY HANDOUT) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
BACKFLOW DEVICE AT UTILIY SINK IN REAR PREP AREA IN DISREPAIR AND WRAPPED WITH PLASTIC. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT BEVERAGE BAR IN DISREPAIR AND NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED EXPOSED CEILING ABOVE THE SINGLE-SERVICE/SINGLE USE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED FOOD MANAGER TO COVER THE CEILING SO THAT IT IS SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN ALL PREP AREAS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2560624 ON 7/12/22 WERE NOT CORRECTED: #10 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT PREP AREA, STAFF WASHROOM AND CUSTOMER WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES. #37 OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN FRONT BEVERAGE AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD. #47 OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON DOOR OF TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED TOWEL USED AS STOPPER IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. #55 OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON WALL VENTS IN FRONT PREP AREA, FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.

Base deductions−15 pts

Jul 22

Complaint InspectionPass

1 High1 Med7 Basic

9 total

71/100inspection score

−29 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT PREP AREA, STAFF WASHROOM AND CUSTOMER WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN FRONT BEVERAGE AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD

Basic (7)

−14 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON DOOR OF TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING FAN COVER INSIDE COOLER IN BEVERAGE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED TOWEL USED AS STOPPER IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED MULTI-USE POTS TOO LARGE TO SUBMERGE IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE METHOD TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE LARGE EQUIPMENT.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED FRONT HAND WASHING SINK SLOW DRAINING, LOOSE FAUCET ON HAND WASHING SINK IN STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL SURFACES AND MISSING BASEBOARDS IN BEVERAGE PREP AREA, PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP, STORAGE AND DINING AREAS, PEELING PAINT IN CEILING OF WOMEN WASHROOM, WATER DAMAGED WALL SURFACES IN WATER HEATER ROOM, MISSING WALL TILES BEHIND UTILITY SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON WALL VENTS IN FRONT PREP AREA, FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN CUSTOMER WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−29 pts

Jun 22

Complaint InspectionPass

1 High1 Med7 Basic

9 total

71/100inspection score

−29 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT PREP AREA, STAFF WASHROOM AND CUSTOMER WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN FRONT BEVERAGE AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON DOOR OF TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING FAN COVER INSIDE COOLER IN BEVERAGE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED TOWEL USED AS STOPPER IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED MULTI-USE POTS TOO LARGE TO SUBMERGE IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE METHOD TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE LARGE EQUIPMENT.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED FRONT HAND WASHING SINK SLOW DRAINING, LOOSE FAUCET ON HAND WASHING SINK IN STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL SURFACES AND MISSING BASEBOARDS IN BEVERAGE PREP AREA, PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP, STORAGE AND DINING AREAS, PEELING PAINT IN CEILING OF WOMEN WASHROOM, WATER DAMAGED WALL SURFACES IN WATER HEATER ROOM, MISSING WALL TILES BEHIND UTILITY SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON WALL VENTS IN FRONT PREP AREA, FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN CUSTOMER WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−29 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

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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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