What is Tatas Tacos's health inspection score?

Tatas Tacos has a SafeDine safety score of 45 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Tatas Tacos last inspected?

Tatas Tacos was last inspected on May 21, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Tatas Tacos have?

Tatas Tacos has 49 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Tatas Tacos safe to eat at?

Tatas Tacos has a safety score of 45/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Tatas Tacos serve?

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

Official Health Record

Tatas Tacos

Name: Tatas Tacos
Address: 4929 W IRVING PARK RD, Chicago, 60641
Rating: 45

4929 W IRVING PARK RD, Chicago

Last Inspected: 5/21/2026

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American•Old Irving Park

Ranked #18 of 18 in Old Irving ParkBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Declining

9 inspections

Last: May 21, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

11%

Clean Rate

5.4

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-52

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-36 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-13 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 48/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (45/100) 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

Jun 2022

2 inspections

4 high priority

1 intermediate

7 basic

Jun

Jan 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

4 basic

Feb 2023

2 inspections

2 intermediate

4 basic

Feb

Sep 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

3 basic

Mar 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Mar

May 2026

2 inspections

17 intermediate

Inspection History

9 records on file

4 Canvass Re-Inspection5 Canvass

May 26

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

8 Med

8 total

60/100inspection score

−40 pts

Intermediate (8)

−40 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−5
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−5
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−5

Base deductions−40 pts

May 26

Canvass InspectionFail

9 Med

9 total

55/100inspection score

−45 pts

Intermediate (9)

−45 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−5
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−5
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−5
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−5

Base deductions−45 pts

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High2 Basic

3 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED INTERIOR SIDES AND PANELS THAT TOUCH THE ICE OF THE ICE MACHINE (ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION) FILLED WITH A BLACK AND PINK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ICE, WASH, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. THE PERSON IN CHARGE EMPTIED THE ICE MACHINE AND CLEANED IT ON-SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.

Base deductions−14 pts

Sep 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High1 Med3 Basic

5 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BIN AND INTERIOR GUARD WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED SALT AND SUGAR OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS BEING STORED IN PLASTIC FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS ON SHELVING UNIT IN REAR PREP AREA WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED BOXED FOOD ITEMS ON FLOOR IN REAR NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP SURFACES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRCUTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS RECEIVE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−21 pts

Feb 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Feb 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

2 Med4 Basic

6 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

28TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED−5
7-206.12 OBSERVED MULITPLE BAGS OF RODENT BAIT AND RODENT POISON BAIT BLOCKS STORED ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL RODENT POISON AND BAIT MUST BE STORED IN A COVERED, TAMPER-RESITANT BAIT STAION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-015. CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-501.112 REMOVE THE DEAD RODENT FROM THE BASEMENT FLOOR.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114 REMOVE THE CLUTTER BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE WALK-IN COOLER AND BETWEEN THE WALL AND BASEMENT STAIRCASE TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.11 REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR. THE WOODEN BASEBOARD BEHIND THE BAR IS DETACHING FROM THE WALL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. SEAL ALL WALL OPENINGS IN THE BASEMENT BEHIND THE STORAGE SHELVES AND THE WALL NEXT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-202.11 OBSERVED END CAPS MISSING FROM THE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL END CAPS WHERE MISSING.
59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2570212 ON 1/25/23 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED APPROX. 75 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALLS AND UNDER THE SHELVES AND EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−18 pts

Jan 23

Canvass InspectionFail

2 Med4 Basic

6 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS BEING THAWED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE ON A PREP TABLE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW ALL TCS FOODS.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROX. 75 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALLS AND UNDER THE SHELVES AND EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS FROM THE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES, AND INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR. THE WOODEN BASEBOARD BEHIND THE BAR IS DETACHING FROM THE WALL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
REMOVE THE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT THAT IS CONTRIBUTING TO PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.

Base deductions−18 pts

Jun 22

Canvass Re-Inspection 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
4-501.11--OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE STAND-UP 2 DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN KITCHEN DIRECTLY ACROSS THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jun 22

Canvass InspectionFail

4 High1 Med6 Basic

11 total

43/100inspection score

−57 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (BAR).
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND PAPER TOWELS OR HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).(COS).VIOLATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 RODENT RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CLUTTERED BASEMENT REAR STORAGE ROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE STAND-UP 2 DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN KITCHEN DIRECTLY ACROSS THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SIDES AND UNDERNEATH THE KITCHEN PREP/FLAT TOP GRILL AND INTERIORS/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS,PREP TABLES AND KITCHEN STORAGE RACKS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA ALSO,REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN BAR IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED OUTSIDE REAR YARD WITH EXCESSIVE UNUSED AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS PILED UP ON GROUND ALSO, IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MENTIONED ITEMS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

Base deductions−57 pts

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85 – 100
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70 – 84
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Below 70
Fair

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