What is Taco And Burrito Express #3's health inspection score?

Taco And Burrito Express #3 has a SafeDine safety score of 88 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Taco And Burrito Express #3 last inspected?

Taco And Burrito Express #3 was last inspected on April 11, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Taco And Burrito Express #3 have?

Taco And Burrito Express #3 has 8 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Taco And Burrito Express #3 safe to eat at?

Yes, Taco And Burrito Express #3 has an excellent safety record with a score of 88/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Taco And Burrito Express #3

Name: Taco And Burrito Express #3
Address: 1512 N ASHLAND AVE, Chicago, 60622
Rating: 88

1512 N ASHLAND AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 11mo ago

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0Excellent

Wicker Park

Ranked #117 of 579 in Wicker Park

Stable

4 inspections

Last: Apr 11, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

12 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Food labeling

Food not properly labeled or dated

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-12

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 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.

Location

1512 N ASHLAND AVE, Chicago, IL 60622

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Violation Timeline

May 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

May

Mar 2024

1 inspections

2 basic

Apr 2025

2 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Apr

Inspection History

4 records on file

1 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Canvass

Apr 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-202.16 OBSERVED RUST ACCUMULATION ON BOTTOM STORAGE SHELF OF FOOD PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.

Base deductions−2 pts

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED NO EVIDENCE OF AT LEAST 2 PEST CONTROL SERVICES WITHIN THE PAST YEAR. LATEST PEST CONTROL REPORT GIVEN DATED MARCH 26, 2024. MUST HAVE A MINIMUM OF 2 PEST CONTROL SERVICES FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL VENDOR EVERY YEAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SCHEDULE PEST CONTROL SERVICE FROM LICENSED PEST CONTROL VENDOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RUST ACCUMULATION ON BOTTOM STORAGE SHELF OF FOOD PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN WATER IS DRAINED FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, WATER BACKS UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH AIR GAP AND BACK ONTO FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE FLOOR DRAIN. MANAGER CLEANED BASEMENT GREASE TRAP AND RESTORED ADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−9 pts

Mar 24

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAK IN BASEMENT FROM PIPES ABOVE SUMP PUMP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAK.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS.

Base deductions−4 pts

May 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED CONTAINER OF RICE NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE UNISEX CUSTOMER RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Base deductions−7 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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