What is Taqueria MI Pueblo's health inspection score?

Taqueria MI Pueblo has a SafeDine safety score of 99 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Taqueria MI Pueblo last inspected?

Taqueria MI Pueblo was last inspected on November 13, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Taqueria MI Pueblo have?

Taqueria MI Pueblo has 9 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Taqueria MI Pueblo safe to eat at?

Yes, Taqueria MI Pueblo has an excellent safety record with a score of 99/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Taqueria MI Pueblo serve?

Taqueria MI Pueblo serves Mexican cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Taqueria MI Pueblo

Name: Taqueria MI Pueblo
Address: 2459 W 51ST ST, Chicago, 60632
Rating: 99

2459 W 51ST ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 11/13/2025

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0Excellent

Mexican•Chicago

Better than 80% of mexican restaurants

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Nov 13, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

40%

Clean Rate

1.8

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-1

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+3 pts

100

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.

Location

2459 W 51ST ST, Chicago, IL 60632

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2023

2 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Aug

May 2024

1 inspections

4 basic

Oct 2024

1 inspections

Oct

Nov 2025

1 inspections

Inspection History

5 records on file

3 Canvass1 Complaint1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Nov 25

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 24

Complaint InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 24

Canvass InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD-UP RESIDUE ON THE INTERIOR OF THE COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED OPENING IN WALL UNDER THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLOSE AND REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED VENT LOCATED NEAR FURNACE COVERED IN GREASE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−8 pts

Aug 23

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
OBSERVED COOKED RICE STORED IN GROCERY BAG ON STEAM TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

Base deductions−2 pts

Aug 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE ON MENU OR MENU BOARD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE ON ALL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED DOOR GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR ON PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED COOKED RICE STORED IN GROCERY BAG ON STEAM TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2534434 ON 10-6-21:57- FOOD HANDLERS MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION. 58- MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

Base deductions−11 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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