What is Tabu Tacos's health inspection score?

Tabu Tacos has a SafeDine safety score of 97 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Tabu Tacos last inspected?

Tabu Tacos was last inspected on October 6, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Tabu Tacos have?

Tabu Tacos has 7 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Tabu Tacos safe to eat at?

Yes, Tabu Tacos has an excellent safety record with a score of 97/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Tabu Tacos

Name: Tabu Tacos
Address: 401 N MORGAN ST, Chicago, 60642
Rating: 97

401 N MORGAN ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 10/6/2025

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0Excellent

Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in Chicago

Stable

7 inspections

Last: Oct 6, 2025

high confidence

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Inspections

57%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

6 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

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-3

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-4 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

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

401 N MORGAN ST, Chicago, IL 60642

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Violation Timeline

May 2023

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

May

Jun 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

Sep 2024

2 inspections

Sep

Sep 2025

1 inspections

Oct 2025

1 inspections

3 basic

Oct

Inspection History

7 records on file

3 Canvass3 Non-Inspection1 Complaint

Oct 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
Meat slicer not cleaned behind blade housing, food debris noted, 2nd floor bar ice maker interior surfaces not clean, gray film noted on interior panel, instructed to clean all food contact surfaces and maintain.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
Unable to locate backflow prevention device for shared first floor ice maker and coffee maker, instructed to install.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
Ice bin at first floor bar area missing a cover that is across from customers seating area, instructed to install.

Base deductions−6 pts

Sep 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 24

Complaint InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High1 Basic

2 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT 2 EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES INSIDE EITHER ALL-GENDER EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Base deductions−12 pts

May 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High1 Basic

2 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT 2 EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES INSIDE EITHER ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Base deductions−12 pts

May 23

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

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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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