What is Texican Chicago's health inspection score?

Texican Chicago has a SafeDine safety score of 87 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Texican Chicago last inspected?

Texican Chicago was last inspected on March 24, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Texican Chicago have?

Texican Chicago has 19 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Texican Chicago safe to eat at?

Yes, Texican Chicago has an excellent safety record with a score of 87/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Texican Chicago serve?

Texican Chicago serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Texican Chicago

Name: Texican Chicago
Address: 869 N LARRABEE AVE, Chicago, 60610
Rating: 87

869 N LARRABEE AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 12mo ago

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0Excellent

American•Old Town

Ranked #119 of 355 in Old TownBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

7 inspections

Last: Mar 24, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

29%

Clean Rate

2.7

Avg Violations

13 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-13

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+1 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

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

869 N LARRABEE AVE, Chicago, IL 60610

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2022

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

4 basic

Jul

Aug 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

Jul 2023

2 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Jul

Jul 2024

1 inspections

Aug 2024

1 inspections

2 basic

Aug

Mar 2025

1 inspections

Inspection History

7 records on file

4 Canvass1 Non-Inspection2 Canvass Re-Inspection

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 24

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

Base deductions−4 pts

Jul 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114: OBSERVED UNUSED/CLUTTERED ITEMS/EQUIPEMT IN THE BACK STORAGE AREA AND SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE SHELVING NEAR THE REGISTER. FACILITY MUST REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT, CLEAN/ORGANIZE CLUTTERED FOOD STORAGE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jul 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED AT LEAST 6 LARGE BLACK FLYING INSECTS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. FACILITY MUST ELIMINATE ALL LIVE LARGE BLACK FLYING INSECT ACTIVITY IN THE FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (a) CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED DRY STORAGE FOODS AND BOXES OF SINGLE USE ARTICLES STORED ON THE KITCHEN FLOOR. ITEMS MUST BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
CRATES USED AS ELEVATION/STORAGE FOR FOODS/EQUIPMENT. FACILITY MUST REPLACE WITH SHELVING/STORAGE CONTAINERS THAT IS SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT. FACILITY MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN/MONITOR DEBRIS UNDER THE SHELVING THROUGHOUT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLOORS AND STORAGE COUNTERS SOILED WITH FOOD ACCUMILATION. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED UNUSED/CLUTTERED ITEMS/EQUIPEMT IN THE BACK STORAGE AREA AND SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE SHELVING NEAR THE REGISTER. FACILITY MUST REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT, CLEAN/ORGANIZE CLUTTERED FOOD STORAGE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOILED WALLS NEAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−15 pts

Aug 22

Canvass Re-Inspection 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 BOTH EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−12 pts

Jul 22

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High2 Med4 Basic

8 total

62/100inspection score

−38 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT BOTH EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED SHOPPING CART BLOCKING WASHBOWL SINK IN TOILET ROOM CLOSEST TO CHECK OUT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CART AND MAINTAIN ALL HAND WASHING SINKS FREE AND ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
OBSERVED TCS ITEMS SUCH AS COOKED PORK AND CHICKEN HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN PREP REFRIGERATOR WITHOUT PROPERLY DATE MARKING. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 3LBS OF PRODUCTS VALUED AT $35. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DATE MARK ALL TCS ITEMS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED SINGLE USE PLASTIC CONTAINERS BEING USED TO STORE COOKED MEATS ETC. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2382696 DATED 7/8/2020: #55 "OBSERVED HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT ACCUMULATION ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, REFRIGERATION UNITS AND UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUSR CLEAN AND MAINTAIN." #55 "MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER THROUGHOUT PREMISES MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−38 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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