What is Cta Chicago Taco Authority's health inspection score?

Cta Chicago Taco Authority has a SafeDine safety score of 71 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Cta Chicago Taco Authority last inspected?

Cta Chicago Taco Authority was last inspected on March 14, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Cta Chicago Taco Authority have?

Cta Chicago Taco Authority has 19 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Cta Chicago Taco Authority safe to eat at?

Cta Chicago Taco Authority has a good safety record with a score of 71/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Cta Chicago Taco Authority

Name: Cta Chicago Taco Authority
Address: 4219 W IRVING PARK AVE, Chicago, 60641
Rating: 71

4219 W IRVING PARK AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 12mo ago

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Chicago

Ranked #1000 of 1000 in Chicago

Declining

5 inspections

Last: Mar 14, 2025

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

3.8

Avg Violations

13 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

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility conditionHigh Priority

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

-7 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-5 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-6 pts

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 (71/100) 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.

Location

4219 W IRVING PARK AVE, Chicago, IL 60641

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2022

2 inspections

1 high priority

5 basic

Jun

Jan 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

4 basic

Aug 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

Aug

Mar 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

4 basic

Inspection History

5 records on file

4 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med4 Basic

6 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANTIZER FOR USE IN WAREWASHING AVAILABLE ON-SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CHEMICAL SANITIZER USED TO SANITIZE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS PROVIDED AND AVAILABLE ON-SITE AT ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. THE PERSON IN CHARGE OBTAINED CHEMICAL SANITIZER CORRESPONDING TO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA NOT LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD STORED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SPILLS STORED IN STILL WATER WITHOUT CHEMICAL SANITIZER SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN WIPING CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SPILLS IN A CHEMICAL SANITIZER SOLUTION OF ADEQUATE WHEN NOT IN USE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED COMPRESSORS OF ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA HEAVILY SOILED WITH DUST AND OTHER DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXPOSED COMPRESSORS AND OTHER NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DUST AND OTHER DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA (NEAR THE REAR DOOR LEADING TO THE DRY STORAGE ROOM) IN POOR REPAIR, SEVERELY DAMAGED OR MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE REAR KITCHEN AREA FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN ALL PHYSICAL FACILITIES IN GOOD REPAIR.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED LIGHTING IN THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS TO BE INSUFFICIENT IN INTENSITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LIGHT FIXTURES IN WASHROOMS TO PROVIDE LIGHTING OF ADEQUATE INTENSITY FOR THESE AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−23 pts

Aug 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF DOOR BY SEALING 1/4 GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−5 pts

Jan 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med4 Basic

6 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 47F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS FISH AND CHEESE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED FISH AT 51.1F, CORN AT 48.2F, CHEESE AT 44.6F, CUT TOMATOES AT 45.7F, GUACAMOLE AT 50F, PICO DE GALLO AT 51.8F, SOUR CREAM AT 52.7F, AND CUT LETTUCE AT 47.5F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
THE MEN'S WASHROOM DOOR LACKS A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
THE FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM ARE BROKEN OR MISSING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
ONE OF THE LIGHTS IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA IS NOT WORKING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON-WORKING LIGHTS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED A MISSING AND CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING AND CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS.

Base deductions−23 pts

Jun 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.11--OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 4 DOOR PREP COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13--ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

Base deductions−4 pts

Jun 22

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High3 Basic

4 total1 risk factor

79/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 4 DOOR PREP COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2521762 DATED:06/22/2021 #10--INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINK (PREP, DISHWASHING AREA, WASHROOMS). #36--INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS. #37--INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABEL FOR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (RICE, BEANS SALT ETC). #49--INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH MINIMAL CALCIUM BUILD-UP. #55--INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR HALLWAY STORAGE AREA. MUST REORGANIZE. #56--INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHTSHIELD ABOVE ICE MACHINE IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 6/17/2022. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−16 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

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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