What is Taqueria EL Taquin's health inspection score?

Taqueria EL Taquin has a SafeDine safety score of 93 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Taqueria EL Taquin last inspected?

Taqueria EL Taquin was last inspected on December 3, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Taqueria EL Taquin have?

Taqueria EL Taquin has 28 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Taqueria EL Taquin safe to eat at?

Yes, Taqueria EL Taquin has an excellent safety record with a score of 93/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Taqueria EL Taquin

Name: Taqueria EL Taquin
Address: 13307-13309 S BRANDON AVE, Chicago, 60633
Rating: 93

13307-13309 S BRANDON AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 12/3/2025

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0Excellent

Chicago

Ranked #384 of 1000 in Chicago

Stable

7 inspections

Last: Dec 3, 2025

high confidence

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Inspections

14%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-7

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+2 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

13307-13309 S BRANDON AVE, Chicago, IL 60633

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2022

2 inspections

4 high priority

2 intermediate

4 basic

Jun

Jan 2023

2 inspections

1 high priority

5 intermediate

8 basic

Apr 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

Apr

May 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

Dec 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

Dec

Inspection History

7 records on file

5 Canvass2 Canvass Re-Inspection

Dec 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-501.112 OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS ON THE FLOOR AROUND THE REFRIGERATION UNIT IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Base deductions−5 pts

May 25

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High1 Basic

2 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
4-602.11 OBSERVED A SLIGHT PINKISH SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE THAT IS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15 OBSERVED A SHOESTRING AS A REPLACE FOR THE TOILET FLUSHER IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE A TOILET FLUSHER THAT IS EASILY CLEANABLE.

Base deductions−12 pts

Apr 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HAND WASHING SINK AND LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jan 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High5 Med8 Basic

14 total

49/100inspection score

−51 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN DINING / PREP SERVING AREA (COFFEE,ICE,SALSA AND DRINKS)MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ,SOAP & TOWELS OR REMOVE ITEMS TO AN ADDITIONAL PREP AREA WITH SINK.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 55LBS. COOKED BEANS RANGING FROM 63.9F,64.4F AND 75.4F IN INDIVIDUAL PANS STORED IN WALK IN COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 55LBS. $80. (PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS FOR SOME COOLER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF APPX. 500 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS KITCHEN-ON LOWER SHELVES OF ALL PREP TABLES IN BETWEEN FOOD STORED PRODUCTS,INSIDE A BOX OF ONIONS,DISH LIDS STORAGE SHELF,INSIDE OF FRYER CABINET,ON GRILL TABLE MIXED IN WITH GREASE AND INSIDE OF GRILL UTENSIL PAN,ON FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,ON FLOOR ON BOTH SIDES OF DISH STORAGE SHELF.REAR HALL WAY-BEHIND CHEST FREEZER AND BEHIND A CRATE OF ONIONS.FURNANCE ROOM-ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN ARTICLES AND WOOD LEDGES.BAR AREA-ON FLOOR BEHIND BAR COOLER AND UNDER SINK.DINING AREA-BEHIND JUKE BOX,BEHIND SALSA/SODA COOLER,ON ROLLING CART WITH STORED DRINK CUPS.EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM-BEHIND A BUCKET .ALSO. 1- LIVE WATER BUG CRAWLING ON FLOOR IN DINING AREA AND SEVERAL DEAD IN DINING AREA AND CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND WATER BUGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/6/23.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF ADJACENT DOOR TO APARTMENT NOT TIGHT FITTING MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP TABLE IN BAR AREA.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN,SOILED,PITTED CUTTING BOARDS AT TOPSIDE OF PREP COOLER.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES,COOLERS.MUST DEFROST ICE BUILD UP FROM CHEST FREEZER.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON STAFF TOILET ROOM THAT LEADS INTO PREP AREA MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST SEAL BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND WALL BASE AT LAST BOOTH IN DINING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES OUTSIDE OF CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED EXPIRED AND MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2559748 6/3/22 NOT CORRECTED # 58-STILL OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY UNABLE TO PROVIDE A ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-342-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

Base deductions−51 pts

Jun 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 High2 Basic

3 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM AND BY THE HAND WASHING SINK AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY UNABLE TO PROVIDE A ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−14 pts

Jun 22

Canvass InspectionFail

3 High2 Med2 Basic

7 total

56/100inspection score

−44 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE MEN'S AND EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM AND BY THE HAND WASHING SINK AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
4-301.11 OBSERVED A WALK IN COOLER AND A 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR, BOTH WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE, AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES; WALK IN COOLER AT 65F AND 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT 51F. SAID UNITS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MAY NOT BE USED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (COOKED RICE, COOKED BEEF) AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN BOTH THE WALK IN COOLER AND ON THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR; ABOUT 12 LBS OF COOKED BEEF AT 57F, ABOUR2 LBS OF RAW EGGS AT 70F IN THE WALK IN COOLER, ABOUT 4 LBS OF COOKED SHRIMP AT 52F, ABOUT 2 LBS OF SLICED TOMATOES AT 50F, ABOUT 10 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 51F, ABOUT 10 LBS OF COOKED PORK AT 54F, ABOUT 5 LBS OF COOKED TAMALES AT 55F, ABOUT 6 LBS OF COOKED BEANS AT 50F, ABOUT 5 LBS OF PICO DE GALLO AT 53F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED UNDER A EQUIPMENT SHELF IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY UNABLE TO PROVIDE A ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−44 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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