What is EL Taco Feliz, Inc.'s health inspection score?

EL Taco Feliz, Inc. 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 EL Taco Feliz, Inc. last inspected?

EL Taco Feliz, Inc. was last inspected on March 18, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does EL Taco Feliz, Inc. have?

EL Taco Feliz, Inc. has 12 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is EL Taco Feliz, Inc. safe to eat at?

EL Taco Feliz, Inc. 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 EL Taco Feliz, Inc. serve?

EL Taco Feliz, Inc. serves Mexican cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

EL Taco Feliz, Inc.

Name: EL Taco Feliz, Inc.
Address: 5439 W ADDISON ST, Chicago, 60641
Rating: 80

5439 W ADDISON ST, Chicago

Last inspected 12mo ago

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0Good

Mexican•Chicago

Ranked #994 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 80% of mexican restaurants

Improving

4 inspections

Last: Mar 18, 2025

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

13 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-20

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+8 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

5439 W ADDISON ST, Chicago, IL 60641

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2022

1 inspections

1 basic

Nov

Apr 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

5 basic

May 2024

1 inspections

3 basic

May

Mar 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

Inspection History

4 records on file

4 Canvass

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF WITH A GAP AT THE SIDE OF THE DOOR (ABOUT 1/2'). INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Base deductions−5 pts

May 24

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A HAIR RESRTAINT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WEAR HAIR RETRAINTS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS STORED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE ORDERLY STORAGE AREA FOR EMPLOYEES CLOTHING AND OTHER POSSESSIONS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−6 pts

Apr 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med5 Basic

7 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 52F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHEESE AND MEATS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER AND REFRIGERATOR. OBSERVED PORK AT 53F, COOKED RICE AT 53F, BEANS AT 52F, SOUR CREAM AT 52F, STEAK AT 54F, CHORIZO AT 69F, AND CHEESE AT 52F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS COLD BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
REGLUE THE BASEBOARD ALONG THE WALL BETWEEN THE PREP COOLER AND DEEP FRYER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE GRILL.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−25 pts

Nov 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR HANDLE ON REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

Base deductions−2 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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