What is Taqueria Villa's health inspection score?

Taqueria Villa has a SafeDine safety score of 81 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Taqueria Villa last inspected?

Taqueria Villa was last inspected on June 13, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Taqueria Villa have?

Taqueria Villa has 31 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Taqueria Villa safe to eat at?

Taqueria Villa has a good safety record with a score of 81/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Taqueria Villa serve?

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

Official Health Record

Taqueria Villa

Name: Taqueria Villa
Address: 3139 W 63RD ST, Chicago, 60629
Rating: 81

3139 W 63RD ST, Chicago

Last inspected 11mo ago

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0Good

Mexican•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 84% of mexican restaurants

Stable

6 inspections

Last: Jun 13, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

5.2

Avg Violations

12 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-19

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-4 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-7 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-3 pts

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.

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2022

2 inspections

4 high priority

3 intermediate

8 basic

Sep

Aug 2023

2 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

Oct 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Oct

Jun 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

4 Canvass2 Canvass Re-Inspection

Jun 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED UNCOVERED IN CONTAINERS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED FOOD GRADE LIDS/COVERINGS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE REFRIGERATOR AND COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS/CONTAINERS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE; CORE VIOLATION (#51) NOT CORRECTED FROM PREVIOUS REPORT #2603988 DATED 10/3/24. 5-205.15: ICE MACHINE DRAIN LINE IMPROPERLY DRAINING INTO REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROPERLY ROUTE DRAIN LINE INTO CITY PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN. IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS, USING PLASTIC WRAP. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−13 pts

Oct 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

28TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED−5
EMPLOYEE PERSONAL CARE ITEMS ON STORAGE SHELVES WITH MULTI USE EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA AND MAINTAIN

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
ALL STORAGE SHELVES THROUGH OUT PREMISES INCLDING STORAGE WIRE RACKS UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
ICE MACHINE DRAIN LINE IMPROPERLY DRAINING INTO REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROPERLY ROUTE DRAIN LINE INTO CITY PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN. IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS, USING PLASTIC WRAP. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−9 pts

Aug 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES INSIDE AND ALONG DOOR GASKETS OF REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA, ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON FLOOR UNDER COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS, SHELVING UNITS, AND PREP TABLES, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AVALABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING.

Base deductions−6 pts

Aug 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED OVER 10 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA UNDER HAND WASHING SINK, ON GASKET OR REAR REFRIGRATOR, ON FLOOR UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS, AND SHELVING UNITS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER YO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES INSIDE AND ALONG DOOR GASKETS OF REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA, ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON FLOOR UNDER COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS, SHELVING UNITS, AND PREP TABLES, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AVALABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING.

Base deductions−13 pts

Sep 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 High3 Basic

4 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES INSIDE AND ALONG DOOR GASKETS OF REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA, ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON FLOOR UNDER COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS, SHELVING UNITS, AND PREP TABLES, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Base deductions−16 pts

Sep 22

Canvass InspectionFail

3 High3 Med5 Basic

11 total1 risk factor

40/100inspection score

−55 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED REACH-IN COOLER (54.3F) AND PREP COOLER (49.1F) NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLERS AT 41F OR BELOW. COOLERS ARE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COLD TCS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN COOLERS: SLICED TOMATOES 58.8F, SHREDDED CHEESE 54.6F, SOUR CREAM 51.3F, RAW BEEF 51.5F, COOKED PORK 49.7F-54.9F, RAW EGGS 53.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 30LBS AND $60 OF PRODUCT. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED THREE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES INSIDE AND ALONG DOOR GASKETS OF REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA, ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON FLOOR UNDER COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS, SHELVING UNITS, AND PREP TABLES, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2523782 ON 8-9-21:53-GARBAGE CAN IN WASHROOM IN NEED OF COVER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. 58-OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

Base deductions−55 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 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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