What is Taqueria MI Barrio ES Tepito's health inspection score?

Taqueria MI Barrio ES Tepito has a SafeDine safety score of 75 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 MI Barrio ES Tepito last inspected?

Taqueria MI Barrio ES Tepito was last inspected on June 9, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Taqueria MI Barrio ES Tepito have?

Taqueria MI Barrio ES Tepito has 39 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Taqueria MI Barrio ES Tepito safe to eat at?

Taqueria MI Barrio ES Tepito has a good safety record with a score of 75/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Taqueria MI Barrio ES Tepito

Name: Taqueria MI Barrio ES Tepito
Address: 2645 W 63RD ST, Chicago, 60629
Rating: 75

2645 W 63RD ST, Chicago

Last inspected 10mo ago

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Chicago

Ranked #852 of 1000 in Chicago

Declining

8 inspections

Last: Jun 9, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

25%

Clean Rate

4.9

Avg Violations

10 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Food labeling

Food not properly labeled or dated

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-25

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-11 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-6 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

2645 W 63RD ST, Chicago, IL 60629

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2022

2 inspections

3 intermediate

11 basic

Oct

Nov 2022

1 inspections

4 basic

Jul 2023

2 inspections

1 high priority

3 intermediate

6 basic

Jul

May 2024

2 inspections

1 high priority

3 intermediate

1 basic

Jun 2025

1 inspections

3 intermediate

3 basic

Jun

Inspection History

8 records on file

4 Canvass4 Canvass Re-Inspection

Jun 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

3 Med3 Basic

6 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (TOMATOS AT 56.2F, BRISKET AT 54.0F AND CHORIZO AT 55.0F) AT APPROXIMATELY 5LBS THAT COST APPROXIMATELY $50, LOCATED IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS AND DISPLAY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF IN-USE UTENSILS (KNIVES) BEING STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN REAR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS/CONTAINERS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Base deductions−21 pts

May 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High3 Med1 Basic

5 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED LEFT COOK LINE COOLER AT 52.0F AND RIGHT COOK LINE COOLER AT 50.2F, IMPROPER TEMPERATURES FOR COLD-HOLDING. TAGGED COOLERS FOR INSPECTION WHILE ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE USE OF COOLERS TO STORE TCS FOODS UNTIL REPAIRED OR REPLACED AND RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE FOR COLD-HOLDING IN THE LEFT AND RIGHT COOK LINE COOLERS: SALSA AT 50.7F, COOKED RICE AT 47.1F, RAW BEEF AT 45.4F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE TCS FOOD ITEMS. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DISCARDED ALL TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES AND DENATURED WITH BLEACH ON-SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED RIGHT COOK LINE COOLER MISSING INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN ALL COLD- AND HOT-HOLDING EQUIPMENT IN A CONSPICUOUS LOCATION AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED SUGAR, RICE BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINER NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED MULTI-USE BOWLS USED AS SCOOP IN SEVERAL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS (SALSA, RICE). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BOWLS AND REPLACE WITH UTENSIL WITH A HANDLE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Base deductions−27 pts

Jul 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High3 Med6 Basic

10 total

63/100inspection score

−37 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

15FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED−10
OBSERVED RAW PORK STORED IMMEDIATELY ABOVE READY TO EAT VEGETABLES IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE RAW FOOD SEPARATELY AND PROPERLY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005, PRIORITY VIOLATION.

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF TRUE BEVERAGE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD ITEMS WITH THE COMMON NAME.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED OVER 20 FLIES IN BASEMENT BATHROOM AND APPROX. OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN DRY STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT BEHIND DEEP FREEZERS ALONG THE WALL BASE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES AND MICE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH EXTREME CLUTTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES , AND NON- RELATED EQUPIMENT CAUSING PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS: ENTIRE BASEMENT, ENTIRE OUTSIDE REAR LEADING TO GARBARAGE AREA AND HALLYWAY LEADING TO TOILET ROOMS. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER, ETC, AND ORGANIZE ALL SAID AREAS TO ELIMNATE HARBORAGE CONDITIONS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED A BAG OF ONIONS AND FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT BACK STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ONIONS AND FOOD EQUIPMENT AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE BAGS BEING USED TO STORE RAW AND COOKED MEATS IN THE BASEMENT DEEP FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS TO STORE FOOD ITEMS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RAW PLYWOOD AT THE HOT FOOD STEAM TABLE AT THE COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR REPLACE WITH A PROPER CUTTING SURFACE OR A MATERIAL THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANBLE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SPILLED FOOD RESIDUE AT THE BOTTOM OF TALL REACH-IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED WET MOPS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR OF KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBATAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−37 pts

Nov 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN OUTSIDE, BASEMENT, STORAGE AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Base deductions−8 pts

Oct 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN OUTSIDE, BASEMENT, STORAGE AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Base deductions−13 pts

Oct 22

Canvass InspectionFail

2 Med7 Basic

9 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED FLY STRIPS HANGING IN CEILING OF PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ON THREE DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES UNDER FRONT COUNTER AND REAR WINDOW AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN OUTSIDE, BASEMENT, STORAGE AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN BASEMENT, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−24 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

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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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