What is Flaco's Tacos's health inspection score?

Flaco's Tacos has a SafeDine safety score of 91 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Flaco's Tacos last inspected?

Flaco's Tacos was last inspected on August 27, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Flaco's Tacos have?

Flaco's Tacos has 53 total violations across 10 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Flaco's Tacos safe to eat at?

Yes, Flaco's Tacos has an excellent safety record with a score of 91/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Flaco's Tacos

Name: Flaco's Tacos
Address: 1116-1120 W GRANVILLE AVE, Chicago, 60660
Rating: 91

1116-1120 W GRANVILLE AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 7mo ago

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Edgewater

Ranked #37 of 237 in Edgewater

Improving

10 inspections

Last: Aug 27, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

10%

Clean Rate

5.3

Avg Violations

8 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

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

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

-9

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-2 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+9 pts

100

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

1116-1120 W GRANVILLE AVE, Chicago, IL 60660

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

Jun

Apr 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 basic

Jan 2024

2 inspections

1 high priority

14 basic

Jan

Jan 2025

2 inspections

3 high priority

12 basic

Feb 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 basic

Feb

May 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

6 basic

Aug 2025

1 inspections

Aug

Inspection History

10 records on file

1 Short Form Complaint1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint3 Canvass Re-Inspection4 Canvass

Aug 25

Short Form Complaint InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
3-304.12 OBSERVED SCOOPS FOR DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS BEING STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS BETWEEN USE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-202.15 OBSERVED DAMAGED BACKFLOW DEVICE AT DRY STORAGE UTILITY SINK NEAR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.16 OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.

Base deductions−6 pts

May 25

Complaint InspectionFail

1 High3 Basic

4 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED UNISEX RESTROOM IN MAIN DINING AREA WITH HOT WATER AT 82F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED SCOOPS FOR DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS BEING STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS BETWEEN USE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED BACKFLOW DEVICE AT DRY STORAGE UTILITY SINK NEAR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.

Base deductions−16 pts

Feb 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 High3 Basic

4 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
4-602.11(B-E)-- SOME INTERIOR AREAS OF THE ICE MACHINE BIN AND UPPER SHOOT DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11-----MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.----NOTED POOLING WATER ON FROM AN UNKNOWN SOURCE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE WEST SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
: 6-202.11--- NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE FLUORESCENT BULBS AT THE WEST DISH AREA THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13--- MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

Base deductions−16 pts

Jan 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

1 High6 Basic

7 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
4-602.11(B-E)-- SOME INTERIOR AREAS OF THE ICE MACHINE BIN AND UPPER SHOOT DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
4-903.11(A;C)--- ALL STORED ITEMS INCLUDING TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS STORED IN THE WEST DISH ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(B)--- PLASTIC ICE SHOOT ON THE SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM IN THE DINING ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11---- NOTED EXCESSIVE DUST ON THE VENTILATION COVERS ABOVE THE COOKS LINE COOLER AND STEAM TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.----NOTED POOLING WATER ON FROM AN UNKNOWN SOURCE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE WEST SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
: 6-202.11--- NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE FLUORESCENT BULBS ABOVE THE STEAM TABLE/PREP COOLER AND THE WEST DISH AREA THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13--- MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
8-404.13(B:4)--- PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2588254 ON 1-18-24 NOT CORRECTED. #44- SOILED LINENS BEING STORED IN THE OUTDOOR STORAGE AREA MUST BE PROPERLY SEALED/CONTAINED.#55-MISSING CEILING TILE AT THE REAR KITCHEN ABOVE THE FIRE SUPPRESSION TANK. MUST REPLACE. #56- MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK (MAIN KITCHEN) FOR THE GLASS FLUORESCENT BULB. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−22 pts

Jan 25

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High6 Basic

8 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NO HOT OR COLD WATER AVAILABLE AT THE DISH (MAIN KITCHEN) HAND WASHING SINK. WATER LINE DISCONNECTED. ALSO NOTED INADEQUATE HOT WATER IN THE EAST SIDE WASHROOM. MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE NOTED AT 82.2F. MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER WITH A MINIMUM OF 100 F AT THE DISH HAND WASHING SINK AND HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM OF 100 F AT THE WASHROOM WASHBOWL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
SOME INTERIOR AREAS OF THE ICE MACHINE BIN AND UPPER SHOOT DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
ALL STORED ITEMS INCLUDING TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS STORED IN THE WEST DISH ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
PLASTIC ICE SHOOT ON THE SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM IN THE DINING ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED EXCESSIVE DUST ON THE VENTILATION COVERS ABOVE THE COOKS LINE COOLER AND STEAM TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.----NOTED POOLING WATER ON FROM AN UNKNOWN SOURCE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE WEST SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE FLUORESCENT BULBS ABOVE THE STEAM TABLE/PREP COOLER AND THE WEST DISH AREA THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2588254 ON 1-18-24 NOT CORRECTED. #44- SOILED LINENS BEING STORED IN THE OUTDOOR STORAGE AREA MUST BE PROPERLY SEALED/CONTAINED.#55-MISSING CEILING TILE AT THE REAR KITCHEN ABOVE THE FIRE SUPPRESSION TANK. MUST REPLACE. #56- MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK (MAIN KITCHEN) FOR THE GLASS FLUORESCENT BULB. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−32 pts

Jan 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
SOILED LINENS BEING STORED IN THE OUTDOOR STORAGE AREA MUST BE PROPERLY SEALED/CONTAINED.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
TABLE TOP CAN OPENER NOTED DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MISSING CEILING TILE AT THE REAR KITCHEN ABOVE THE FIRE SUPPRESSION TANK. MUST REPLACE.----EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE CEILING VENT COVER AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE MAIN KITCHEN WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK (MAIN KITCHEN) FOR THE GLASS FLUORESCENT BULB AND CRACKED/DAMAGED PLASTIC SHIELD ABOVE THE FOOD PREP TABLE.

Base deductions−8 pts

Jan 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High10 Basic

11 total

70/100inspection score

−30 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
NOTED THE CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISHWASHING MACHINE NOT PROPERLY DISPENSING SANITIZER. O PPM CHLORINE AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS AND PRIMING THE MACHINE. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND PROPERLY DISPENSES CHLORINE SANITIZER, C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (10)

−20 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
MUST NOT STORE CLEAN UTENSILS DIRECTLY ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DIRTY WASH BASIN AT THE MAIN KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
MUST NOT STORE IN-USE KNIVES BETWEEN THE PREP COOLER AND STEAM TABLE.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
SOILED LINENS BEING STORED IN THE OUTDOOR STORAGE AREA MUST BE PROPERLY SEALED/CONTAINED.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER UNDER THE FLAT GRILL.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
TABLE TOP CAN OPENER NOTED DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
METAL SURFACE BEHIND FAUCET AT THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
SOILED MOP HEAD NOTED IMPROPERLY STORED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST STORE INVERTED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MISSING CEILING TILE AT THE REAR KITCHEN ABOVE THE FIRE SUPPRESSION TANK. MUST REPLACE.----EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE CEILING VENT COVER AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE MAIN KITCHEN WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK (MAIN KITCHEN) FOR THE GLASS FLUORESCENT BULB AND CRACKED/DAMAGED PLASTIC SHIELD ABOVE THE FOOD PREP TABLE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−30 pts

Apr 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High3 Basic

4 total1 risk factor

79/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

6PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USERisk Factor−10
NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
NOTED INDIVIDUAL TO-GO DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS AND BOWLS WITH NO HANDLE USED FOR SCOOPING AND SERVING FOOD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TONGS, SERVING SPOONS, OR LADLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
4-901.12 NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS

Base deductions−16 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jun 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED ENTRANCE/EXIT DOORS IN THE DINING AREA ARE PROPPED OPEN. DOORS MUST BE CLOSED AND TIGHTLY FITTED.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
WET WIPING CLOTHS WERE OBSERVED ON PREP COUNTERS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN SANITIZER BUCKET.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
KNIFE STORED IN BETWEEN PREP-LINE UNITS IN FRONT KITCHEN PREP-AREA. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO MOVE KNIFE IN A CLEANABLE AREA.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
CAN OPENER BLADE IS NOT CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH? INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
EXTERIOR KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IS NOT CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH. THE FACILITY MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE ON CASTER WHEELS UNDER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IN THE MAIN PREP AREA. THE FACILITY MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.---OBSERVED FAN GUARD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER SOILED. THE FACILITY MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SOIL UNDER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA. THE FACILITY MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.---OBSERVED CEILING VENT ABOVE MICROWAVE HEAVILY SOILED. THE FACILITY MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH ROOM/DRY STORAGE AREA. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD.

Base deductions−19 pts

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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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