What is Eggholic/ Taco Pros's health inspection score?

Eggholic/ Taco Pros has a SafeDine safety score of 78 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Eggholic/ Taco Pros last inspected?

Eggholic/ Taco Pros was last inspected on July 14, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Eggholic/ Taco Pros have?

Eggholic/ Taco Pros has 29 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Eggholic/ Taco Pros safe to eat at?

Eggholic/ Taco Pros has a good safety record with a score of 78/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Eggholic/ Taco Pros serve?

Eggholic/ Taco Pros serves Mexican cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Eggholic/ Taco Pros

Name: Eggholic/ Taco Pros
Address: 833 W CHICAGO AVE, Chicago, 60642
Rating: 78

833 W CHICAGO AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 8mo ago

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0Good

Mexican•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 80% of mexican restaurants

Declining

7 inspections

Last: Jul 14, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

29%

Clean Rate

4.1

Avg Violations

9 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-22

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-5 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-12 pts

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

833 W CHICAGO AVE, Chicago, IL 60642

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2022

1 inspections

3 basic

Sep

Sep 2023

3 inspections

3 high priority

1 intermediate

12 basic

Jun 2024

2 inspections

3 intermediate

2 basic

Jun

Jul 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

3 basic

Inspection History

7 records on file

2 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection2 Complaint Re-Inspection2 Complaint

Jul 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med3 Basic

5 total1 risk factor

74/100inspection score

−21 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO Certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( rice, chicken...) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
Cooked food ( chicken ) held in walk-in cooler for more than 24hrs with no discard date, Instructed to date. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
Using disposable plastic spoons in food production, Instructed to use proper utensil.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
Missing sink stoppers at front kitchen 3-comp sink, Instructed to obtain.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
No food handler training for kitchen staff. Instructed to obtain.

Base deductions−21 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jun 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 24

Canvass InspectionFail

3 Med2 Basic

5 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED EGGS AT 66F, COOKED RICE AT 49-62F, AND POTATO SAMOSAS AT 73F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
OBSERVED COOKED RICE STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER PAST THE 7-DAY MAXIMUM USE-BY DATE. THE RICE WAS PREPARED ON 5/28/24. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT TO USE OR DISCARD ALL DATE-MARKED TCS FOODS WITHIN 7 DAYS, USING THE PREP DATE AS DAY 1. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT MAINTAINED. PREMISES HAS ONLY 1 PEST INSPECTION REPORT FROM THE PAST YEAR IN THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A MINIMUM OF 2 PEST INSPECTION REPORTS FROM THE PAST YEAR. MUST PROVIDES AN ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL INSPECTION REPORT AND MAINTAINS IT IN THE LOG BOOK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GARBAGE AND LITTER STORED ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE AREA AROUND THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES WERE PROVIDED FOR FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

Base deductions−19 pts

Sep 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionFail

1 High6 Basic

7 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR DISH AREA MADE INACCESSIBLE BY TEA POT BEING STORED IN HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HANDWASHING SINKS IN AN OPEN AND ACCESSIBLE MANOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED UNSEALED WOOD AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
BSERVED 1 OF 2 WASHBOWLS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 71.6F. INSTRUCTED ALL WASHBOWL SINKS MUST MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 100-120F.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED UNUSED ICE MACHINE IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, THROUGHOUT BAR, AND ON WALLS OF PREP AND DISH AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2581849 DATED 9/18/2023: "OBSERVED 9 LIVE ROACHES IN CORNER OF REAR PREP AREA NEAR STAIRS AND WHERE LOAVES OF BREAD AREA STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PESTS, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED." OBSERVED 10 LIVE ROACHES THROUGHOUT BAR, PREP AREA, AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN FACILITY IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−22 pts

Sep 23

Complaint InspectionFail

2 High1 Med6 Basic

9 total1 risk factor

58/100inspection score

−37 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE AND KIT ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SOAP AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 9 LIVE ROACHES IN CORNER OF REAR PREP AREA NEAR STAIRS AND WHERE LOAVES OF BREAD AREA STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PESTS, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED UNSEALED WOOD AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED 1 OF 2 WASHBOWLS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 71.6F. INSTRUCTED ALL WASHBOWL SINKS MUST MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 100-120F.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED UNUSED ICE MACHINE IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, THROUGHOUT BAR, AND ON WALLS OF PREP AND DISH AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC−2
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2564644 DATED 9/30/2022. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−37 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Sep 22

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED THE WOMEN TOILET ROOM TOILET BOWLS TO BE SOILED WITH URINE AND DIRTY, IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE/PUBLIC WOMEN TOILET ROOM WITHOUT TOILET TISSUE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A SUPPLY OF TOILET TISSUE MUST BE AVAILABLE AT EACH TOILET. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED TOILET TISSUE DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−6 pts

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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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