What is Broken English Taco Pub's health inspection score?

Broken English Taco Pub has a SafeDine safety score of 83 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Broken English Taco Pub last inspected?

Broken English Taco Pub was last inspected on June 20, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Broken English Taco Pub have?

Broken English Taco Pub has 40 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Broken English Taco Pub safe to eat at?

Broken English Taco Pub has a good safety record with a score of 83/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Broken English Taco Pub

Name: Broken English Taco Pub
Address: 75 E LAKE ST, Chicago, 60601
Rating: 83

75 E LAKE ST, Chicago

Last inspected 11mo ago

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Ranked #322 of 871 in The Loop

Improving

8 inspections

Last: Jun 20, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

11 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-17

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-2 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+7 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.

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75 E LAKE ST, Chicago, IL 60601

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2022

2 inspections

3 high priority

2 intermediate

14 basic

Oct

Nov 2023

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 basic

Aug 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

Aug

May 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Jun 2025

3 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

8 basic

Jun

Inspection History

8 records on file

4 Canvass Re-Inspection4 Canvass

Jun 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-307.11: OBSERVED NO LEFT SIDE SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LEFT SIDE SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19: OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVING UNITS IN MEAT LOCKER WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF CORROSION-RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN MEAT LOCKER WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−4 pts

Jun 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-307.11: OBSERVED NO LEFT SIDE SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LEFT SIDE SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19: OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVING UNITS IN BOTH WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF CORROSION-RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN BOTH WALK IN COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
50HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE−2
5-103.11(B): OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100.3F AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED HOT WATER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS SHALL BE SUFFICIENT TO MEET PEAK HOT WATER DEMANDS THROUGHOUT THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT.(NOTE: AT TIME OF CANVASS REINSPECTION OBSERVED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AND ALL HANDWASHING SINKS IN FACILITY ARE MAINTAINED AT PROPER TEMPERATURE.) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED. (NOTE: CITATION ISSUED FOR VIOLATION DURING CANVASS REINSPECTION ON 6/3/2025)

Base deductions−6 pts

Jun 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

1 High1 Med3 Basic

5 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BAR IMPROPERLY SANTIZING AT A CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM CHLORINE.CORRECTED ON SITE 'HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BAR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-501.111: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 SMALL FLIES IN FACILITY. OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN FACILITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 5/29/2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.(NOTE: CITATION ISSUED ON 5/29/2025)

Basic (3)

−6 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-307.11: OBSERVED NO LEFT SIDE SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LEFT SIDE SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19: OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVING UNITS IN BOTH WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF CORROSION-RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN BOTH WALK IN COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
50HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE−2
OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100.3F AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED HOT WATER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS SHALL BE SUFFICIENT TO MEET PEAK HOT WATER DEMANDS THROUGHOUT THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT.(NOTE: AT TIME OF CANVASS REINSPECTION OBSERVED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AND ALL HANDWASHING SINKS IN FACILITY ARE MAINTAINED AT PROPER TEMPERATURE.) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−21 pts

May 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 SMALL FLIES IN FACILITY. OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN FACILITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 5/29/2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED NO LEFT SIDE SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LEFT SIDE SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
OBSERVED HAND SOAP DISPENSER INSTALLED ABOVE RIGHT DRAINBOARD OF KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE HAND SOAP DISPENSER SO THAT SOAP DOESN'T CONTAMINATE EQUIPMENT ON RIGHT DRAINBOARD OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVING UNITS IN BOTH WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF CORROSION-RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN BOTH WALK IN COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
50HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE−2
OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE OF 102.6F AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR. INSTRUCTED HOT WATER GENERATION AND DISTRUBUTION SYSTEMS SHALL BE SUFFICIENT TO MEET PEAK HOT WATER DEMANDS THROUGHOUT THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT.(NOTE: AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AND ALL HANDWASHING SINKS IN FACILITY ARE MAINTAINED AT PROPER TEMPERATURE.) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−13 pts

Aug 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High1 Basic

2 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED A SMALL AMOUNT OF A LIGHT PINK SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO SCHEDULE A CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

Base deductions−12 pts

Nov 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High2 Basic

4 total2 risk factors

66/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( chicken, beef... ) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
Deli container not air dried after washing, Instructed to air dry all multi-use utensils after washing.
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
Condensation noted from an air conditioner that is too close to prep table, instructed to direct condensation line away from food prep table.

Base deductions−24 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Oct 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med6 Basic

8 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING AT 0PPM OF CHLORINE DURING THE INSPECTION. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED RICE, SALT AND SEASONS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON MAIN COOK LINE COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

Base deductions−27 pts

Oct 22

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High1 Med8 Basic

11 total1 risk factor

54/100inspection score

−41 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED AND SERVED (SUCH AS CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED/SERVED. INSTRUCTED MUST POST A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR RENDERED INACCESSIBLE BY PLATES BEING PLACED INSIDE IT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS OPEN AND ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED RICE, SALT AND SEASONS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON MAIN COOK LINE COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO CHLORINE SANITIZER TESTING DEVICES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−41 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 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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