What is DS Tequila Co.'s health inspection score?

DS Tequila Co. has a SafeDine safety score of 70 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was DS Tequila Co. last inspected?

DS Tequila Co. was last inspected on March 28, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does DS Tequila Co. have?

DS Tequila Co. has 10 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is DS Tequila Co. safe to eat at?

DS Tequila Co. has a good safety record with a score of 70/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

DS Tequila Co.

Name: DS Tequila Co.
Address: 3350-3352 N HALSTED ST, Chicago, 60657
Rating: 70

3350-3352 N HALSTED ST , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 3/28/2024

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Lakeview

Ranked #694 of 997 in Lakeview

Improving

3 inspections

Last: Mar 28, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

3.3

Avg Violations

26 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-31

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-2 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+14 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 69/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (70/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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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Violation Timeline

Jul 2022

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

4 basic

Jul

Aug 2023

1 inspections

3 basic

Mar 2024

1 inspections

Mar

Inspection History

3 records on file

2 Canvass1 Complaint

Mar 24

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 23

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
MOP SINK BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE BROKEN/LEAKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/REPLACE MOP SINK BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AND MAKE VISIBLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DUST/DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS AT MENS WASHROOM, PREP AREA AND SERVER STATION. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED ONE FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST UPDATE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−6 pts

Jul 22

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High1 Med4 Basic

7 total

67/100inspection score

−33 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

13FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED−10
NOTED HEAVY BUILD-UP ON CONDENSATION UNIT AND SHELVES DRIPPING ONTO FOOD ITEMS STORED ON SHELVES INSIDE THE FREEZER. THE MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 59 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $250.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. INSTRUCTED DEFROST AND REPAIR THE CONDENSATION UNIT AND MAINTENANCE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
NOTED UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-SHRIMP 45.9F/53.6F, GUACAMOLE 44.6F THE MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 3 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $39.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED TODAY

Basic (4)

−8 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
NOTED EMPLOYEES WASHING DISHES AT THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHER WITH TEMPERATURE OF FINAL RINSE READING 170F AND THE TEMPERATURE MEASURING STRIP READING 135F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING WITH A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 180F AND MEASURING DEVICE READING MINIMUM OF 160F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT HAND WASHING SINK OF THE PREP AREA AT THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

Base deductions−33 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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