What is Tacos EL Paraiso's health inspection score?

Tacos EL Paraiso has a SafeDine safety score of 93 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Tacos EL Paraiso last inspected?

Tacos EL Paraiso was last inspected on March 6, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Tacos EL Paraiso have?

Tacos EL Paraiso has 16 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Tacos EL Paraiso safe to eat at?

Yes, Tacos EL Paraiso has an excellent safety record with a score of 93/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Tacos EL Paraiso

Name: Tacos EL Paraiso
Address: 3225 N HARLEM AVE, Chicago, 60634
Rating: 93

3225 N HARLEM AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 3/6/2026

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0Excellent

Chicago

Ranked #363 of 1000 in Chicago

Stable

6 inspections

Last: Mar 6, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

17%

Clean Rate

2.7

Avg Violations

3 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-8

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+2 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 92/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (93/100) 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

Dec 2022

2 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Dec

Sep 2023

1 inspections

5 basic

Aug 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

Aug

Mar 2025

1 inspections

3 basic

Mar 2026

1 inspections

3 basic

Mar

Inspection History

6 records on file

5 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Mar 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TORN GASKET AT 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR. MUST REPAIR.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF 4-DOOR PREP COOLER IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ALL WALLS OF MAIN PREP AREA, REAR PREP AREA AND REAR BY THE MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−6 pts

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN WALL BEHIND WATER HEATER IN KITCHEN. MUST SEAL HOLE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED DUSTY FILTERS AT VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED ONE EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTICATE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

Base deductions−6 pts

Aug 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Basic

2 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

15FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED−10
OBSERVED CONDENSATION DRIPPING DIRECTLY ONTO UNCOVERED COOKED CHICKEN IN REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD FOOD. FOOD MUST BE COVERED TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CLUTTER WITH CARD BOARD AND PARTICLES MAINLY BY MOP SINK, REAR STORAGE ROOM AND BY REAR DOOR ON TOP OF CHEST FREEZERS. MUST REMOVE ITEMS.

Base deductions−12 pts

Sep 23

Canvass InspectionPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TORN GASKET AT 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPEN CRACK ABOVE HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS IN CORNERS, ALONG WALLS AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON FILTERS AT VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED ONE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE WHICH WAS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

Base deductions−10 pts

Dec 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 22

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
FOUND REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS NOT PROPERLY WRITTEN INSIDE MENU.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.MUST PROVIDE.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
FOUND INTERIOR OF COOLERS NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
FOOD HANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−9 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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