What is Takito Street's health inspection score?

Takito Street has a SafeDine safety score of 77 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Takito Street last inspected?

Takito Street was last inspected on February 14, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Takito Street have?

Takito Street has 26 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Takito Street safe to eat at?

Takito Street has a good safety record with a score of 77/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Takito Street serve?

Takito Street serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Takito Street

Name: Takito Street
Address: 2421-2423 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago, 60614
Rating: 77

2421-2423 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 2/14/2025

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American•Lincoln Park

Ranked #397 of 764 in Lincoln ParkBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

8 inspections

Last: Feb 14, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

50%

Clean Rate

3.3

Avg Violations

16 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

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-22

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+20 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 78/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (77/100) 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

Jul 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 basic

Jul

Oct 2022

1 inspections

Nov 2022

1 inspections

Nov

Nov 2023

1 inspections

7 basic

Oct 2024

3 inspections

1 high priority

4 intermediate

10 basic

Oct

Feb 2025

1 inspections

Inspection History

8 records on file

4 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Non-Inspection1 Short Form Complaint1 Complaint

Feb 25

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15//NOTED LEAK COMING FROM CEILING BACKFLOW DEVICE AT MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.11//NOTED HOLE IN BASEBOARD UNDEARNEATH KITCHEN LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND SEAL RESTORING A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE. ----6-501.114//NOTED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND MISC. ITEMS STORED IN FACILITY STORAGE CLOSETS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ALL KEPT ITEMS SHOULD BE HELD ON PROPER NON-POROUS SHELVING THAT IS A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. ----6-201.11//NOTED FLOOR DRAINS UNDER 3COMPARTMENT SINK AND KITCHEN DISHMACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-303.11// NOTED BLOWN OUT LIGHTBULBS ABOVE ICE MACHINE IN DRY STORAGE HALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT BULBS TO ENSURE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

Base deductions−6 pts

Oct 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High4 Med7 Basic

12 total

56/100inspection score

−44 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NOTED NO HANDWASH SIGNAGE IN GUEST/EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS AND AT ALL HAND WASHSINKS AT BAR AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SHRIMP 48.2 AND PORK BELLY 45.2 APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS VALUED AT $100.00 DENATURED AND DISCARDED BY PERSON IN CHARGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
NOTED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOOD COOKED, DELIVERED AND SERVED. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
NOTED NO WORKING TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES FOR EQUIPMENT TEMPERATURE MONITORING IN ALL COOLERS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
NOTED DRY BEANS, SEASONINGS AND INGREDIENTS STORED IN CONTAINERS ON SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS OF COMMON NAMES OF ALL ITEMS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINTER AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
NOTED ENCRUSTED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE UNDERSIDE OF FRYER AND FLOORS BENEATH. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
NOTED LEAK COMING FROM CEILING BACKFLOW DEVICE AT MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
NOTED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN WOMENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RECEPTACLES WITH LIDS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED HOLE IN BASEBOARD UNDEARNEATH KITCHEN LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND SEAL RESTORING A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND MISC. ITEMS STORED IN FACILITY STORAGE CLOSETS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ALL KEPT ITEMS SHOULD BE HELD ON PROPER NON-POROUS SHELVING THAT IS A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED FLOOR DRAINS UNDER 3COMPARTMENT SINK AND KITCHEN DISHMACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
NOTED BLOWN OUT LIGHTBULBS ABOVE ICE MACHINE IN DRY STORAGE HALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT BULBS TO ENSURE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

Base deductions−44 pts

Oct 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 23

Canvass InspectionPass

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE RAW WOODEN CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION AT THE DISH ROOM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR THE ICE FOR CONSUMPTION BINS BEHIND THE BAR.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING BEHIND THE BAR.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
EXTREMELY LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE GREATER HOT WATER FLOW AT SINK.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
NOTED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLERS WITH EXPIRED CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−14 pts

Nov 22

Short Form Complaint InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 22

Complaint InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High3 Basic

4 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
BEGINING OF MINERALIZATION AT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE (INTERIOR TOP AND BIN). ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
BROKEN AND DIRTY DUCT TAPE ON FLOOR DRAIN COVERS. MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON FLOOR DRAIN COVERS AT BAR AND IN FRONT OF SERVICE/KITCHEN WINDOW. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
NOT ABLE TO MOVE FREELY FAUCET NECK AT DUMP SINK(BAR AREA), ADDITIONAL HOT WATER FLOW IS NEEDED AT HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND BAR AREA. REPAIR ISSUE
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER BAR COUNTER INCLUDED FLOOR DRAIN,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−16 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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