What is Marys Taqueria And Grocery Store, Inc.'s health inspection score?

Marys Taqueria And Grocery Store, Inc. has a SafeDine safety score of 88 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Marys Taqueria And Grocery Store, Inc. last inspected?

Marys Taqueria And Grocery Store, Inc. was last inspected on January 27, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Marys Taqueria And Grocery Store, Inc. have?

Marys Taqueria And Grocery Store, Inc. has 21 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Marys Taqueria And Grocery Store, Inc. safe to eat at?

Yes, Marys Taqueria And Grocery Store, Inc. has an excellent safety record with a score of 88/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Marys Taqueria And Grocery Store, Inc. serve?

Marys Taqueria And Grocery Store, Inc. serves Mexican cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Marys Taqueria And Grocery Store, Inc.

Name: Marys Taqueria And Grocery Store, Inc.
Address: 1901 S CANALPORT AVE, Chicago, 60616
Rating: 88

1901 S CANALPORT AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 1/27/2026

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0Excellent

Mexican•Chinatown

Ranked #103 of 459 in ChinatownBetter than 80% of mexican restaurants

Stable

6 inspections

Last: Jan 27, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

17%

Clean Rate

3.5

Avg Violations

3 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-12

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 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

1901 S CANALPORT AVE, Chicago, IL 60616

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2022

1 inspections

6 basic

Jun

Oct 2023

1 inspections

3 basic

Jun 2024

1 inspections

Jun

Jul 2024

1 inspections

4 basic

Jan 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

4 basic

Jan

Jan 2026

1 inspections

3 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

5 Canvass1 Non-Inspection

Jan 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING: BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, UNDERNEATH TABLETOP GRILL, INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTILATION FANS ON THE CEILINGS OF THE WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
FOUND EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

Base deductions−6 pts

Jan 25

Canvass InspectionPass

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 THE HANDWASHING SINK NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE LOWER SHELVES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN ADEQUATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO LID FOR GARBAGE RECEPTACLE IN GENDER NEUTRAL TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE PRODUCTS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: THE CREVICES OF THE WALLBASES THROUGHOUT REAR FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER THE HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT, THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, WALLS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON THE SIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−18 pts

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE. THE SHELVING UNITS WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DUST AS WELL AS THE FAN VENTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR WITH A BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLATTER ON THE WALLS, FLOOR, SIDES OF EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT FEEDINGM BREEDING AND HARBORING.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF A GREASE BUILD UP ON THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF THE FOODS BEING COOKED BELOW.

Base deductions−8 pts

Jun 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanBusiness Not Located

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 23

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED GASKET ON 2-DOOR REACH IN FRIDGE TO BE TORN AND IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SURFACES AND INTERIORS OF CHEST FREEZERS, TABLES, AND SHELVING TO HAVE FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER TO HAVE CRACKS AND VOIDS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOOR TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Base deductions−6 pts

Jun 22

Canvass InspectionPass

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
SPONGES MUST BE CHANGED REGULARLY INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND MAINTAIN FRESH.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS AND WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
ALL HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−12 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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