What is SU Taqueria Thaly's Inc.'s health inspection score?

SU Taqueria Thaly's Inc. 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 SU Taqueria Thaly's Inc. last inspected?

SU Taqueria Thaly's Inc. was last inspected on March 12, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does SU Taqueria Thaly's Inc. have?

SU Taqueria Thaly's Inc. has 17 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is SU Taqueria Thaly's Inc. safe to eat at?

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

Official Health Record

SU Taqueria Thaly's Inc.

Name: SU Taqueria Thaly's Inc.
Address: 3156 N AUSTIN AVE, Chicago, 60634
Rating: 91

3156 N AUSTIN AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 3/12/2026

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0Excellent

Chicago

Ranked #434 of 1000 in Chicago

Improving

7 inspections

Last: Mar 12, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

43%

Clean Rate

2.4

Avg Violations

3 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-9

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+16 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

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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Violation Timeline

Jul 2022

1 inspections

Jul

Jun 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

3 basic

Jul 2024

1 inspections

Jul

Dec 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

May 2025

2 inspections

3 high priority

2 intermediate

3 basic

May

Mar 2026

1 inspections

1 basic

Inspection History

7 records on file

5 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Complaint

Mar 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED A SMALL LEAK AT PIPE UNDER THE HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP LINE. ALSO WATER IS DRAINING VERY SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR.

Base deductions−2 pts

May 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 25

Canvass InspectionFail

3 High2 Med3 Basic

8 total1 risk factor

49/100inspection score

−46 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

6PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USERisk Factor−10
NOTED FOOD HANDLERS DRINK ON PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE AND CONSUME FOOD AND BEVERAGE IN DESIGNATED AREAS ONLY.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED OUTSIDE OF WATER RESEVIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. NOTED YELLOW SUBTANCE ON SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
NOTED IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER#2. AMBIENT AIR RECORDED 45.0 F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO USE WALK-IN COOLER #1 AND REFRIGERATORS ON SITE AND NOT TO USE TAGGED WALK-IN COOLER #2 UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (CDPH). TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
NOTED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER#2: BEANS 44 F, SALSA VERDE 46.3 F, SALSA ROJO 54.0 F, POZOLE 45.3 F, MENUDO 45.6 F. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROX. 20 LBS VALUED AT $140 PRIORTY VIOLATION#7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
28TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED−5
NOTED PASTOR BASE IN WALK-IN COOLER AND SALSA ROJO COOLING ON KITCHEN PREP TABLE STORED IN A BUCKET THAT PREVIOUSLY HELD DISH SOAP. DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 28 LBS, VALUED AT $50. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
NOTED FOOD HANDLER IN KITCHEN AND PREP AREA WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLERS WITH MOLD AN FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED REMOVE AND DEEP CLEAN/SANITIZE.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED NO COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER ONSITE. REFUSE IS HELD IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER AND CONTRACT WITH LICENSED WASTE MANAGEMENT OPERATOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED."

Base deductions−46 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Dec 24

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS RICE, AL PASTOR AND MENUDO. READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD prepared and held in a RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT for more than twenty-four (24) hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the FOOD shall be consumed on the PREMISES, sold, or discarded when held at a temperature of 5�C (41�F) or less for a maximum of seven (7) days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. FOOD DISCARDED VOLUNTARILY. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS AT A COST OF $200.00. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED NUMEROUS OF BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT. MUST STORE BOXES AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TORN PIECES INSIDE OF THE CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR.

Base deductions−9 pts

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 23

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Med3 Basic

5 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE,ACCURATE WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE REFRIGERATOR LOCATED AT REAR PREP/DISHWASHNG AREA.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND TO MAINTAIN.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE BUILD-UP INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT MAIN FRONT COOKING/PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−16 pts

Jul 22

Canvass InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

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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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