What is Edgewater Tacos's health inspection score?

Edgewater 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 Edgewater Tacos last inspected?

Edgewater Tacos was last inspected on June 4, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Edgewater Tacos have?

Edgewater Tacos has 17 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Edgewater Tacos safe to eat at?

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

Official Health Record

Edgewater Tacos

Name: Edgewater Tacos
Address: 5624 N BROADWAY, Chicago, 60660
Rating: 91

5624 N BROADWAY, Chicago

Last inspected 10mo ago

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0Excellent

Edgewater

Ranked #38 of 237 in Edgewater

Stable

4 inspections

Last: Jun 4, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

25%

Clean Rate

4.3

Avg Violations

10 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violationHigh Priority

Regulatory compliance issue

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-9

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+3 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

5624 N BROADWAY, Chicago, IL 60660

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2022

1 inspections

3 high priority

1 intermediate

8 basic

Sep

Aug 2023

1 inspections

1 basic

Sep 2024

1 inspections

4 basic

Sep

Jun 2025

1 inspections

Inspection History

4 records on file

3 Canvass1 Complaint

Jun 25

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 24

Canvass InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
MUST NOT STORE CLEAN POTS, PANS, UTENSILS AT THE WASH BASIN SIDE OF THE FOUR COMPARTMENT SINK OR, PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD OR, REVERSE THE WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE BASINS.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN ALL STORAGE AREAS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
EXCESSIVE DUST ON THE WALK-IN COOLER VENT COVERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REMOVE DUCT TAPE AS A SEALANT FOR THE MATTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.

Base deductions−8 pts

Aug 23

Complaint InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Sep 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 High1 Med8 Basic

12 total2 risk factors

39/100inspection score

−51 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
THE PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE INITIAL INSPECTION DID NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS ON-SITE AT THE INITIAL INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS WERE PREPARED AND SERVED. THE MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED BY AN EMPLOYEE AND ARRIVED APPROXIMATELY 20 MINUTES LATER, AND EMPLOYEES WOULD NOT ALLOW ME ENTRY INTO THE BUSINESS UNTIL THE MANAGER ARRIVED. REVIEWED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. ALSO NOTED, FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES WERE NOT POSTED ON THE PREMISES. NOTED STORED INSIDE A NOTEBOOK. ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES MUST BE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
9NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED−10
NOTED BOTH COOKS ON THE COOKING LINE HANDLING READY-TO-EAT FOODS SUCH AS TORTILLAS AND FILLING WITH MEATS AND TOPPINGS FOR TACOS WITH BARE HANDS. TOUCHING THE READY-TO-EAT TOPPING AND FOODS WHILE SLICING WITH BARE HANDS. REVIEWED THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. WHEN COOKS REALIZED A HEALTH INSPECTOR WAS ON SITE, GLOVES WERE OBTAINED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
NOTED REAR EXIT METAL SCREEN DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING ON ALL SIDES AND BOTTOM THRESHOLD. ALSO, LARGE HOLES IN METAL MESH ALLOW FLY ENTRY. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SCREENED DOOR AND A SMALL, FLY-PROOF MESH ON THE DOOR.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
NOTED THE HANDLES OF THE HOT RICE SCOOPS BEING STORED INSIDE THE HOT RICE WITH HANDLES INSIDE THE RICE. MUST PROPERLY STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE UNUSED DINING ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE FREEZERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD-GRADE PLASTIC DISPOSABLE BAGS.----MUST NOT USE PLASTIC WRAP AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE INSIDE LID OF THE RICE HOT HOLDING UNIT.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
NOTED A DIRTY, FOOD-ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FROM THE CEILING VENTILATION FAN IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
INOPERABLE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING, CERTIFICATES, OR NEW EMPLOYEE STATUS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC−2
SUMMARY REPORT FROM INSPECTION #2531901 MADE ON 9-24-21 NOT POSTED VISIBLE TO THE BUSINESS CUSTOMERS. MUST POST-CONSUMER SUMMARY REPORT TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−51 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 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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