What is Tacos Cincuenta Arrobas's health inspection score?

Tacos Cincuenta Arrobas has a SafeDine safety score of 53 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Tacos Cincuenta Arrobas last inspected?

Tacos Cincuenta Arrobas was last inspected on November 6, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Tacos Cincuenta Arrobas have?

Tacos Cincuenta Arrobas has 13 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Tacos Cincuenta Arrobas safe to eat at?

Tacos Cincuenta Arrobas has a safety score of 53/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Tacos Cincuenta Arrobas serve?

Tacos Cincuenta Arrobas serves Mexican cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Tacos Cincuenta Arrobas

Name: Tacos Cincuenta Arrobas
Address: 2300 S THROOP ST, Chicago, 60608
Rating: 53

2300 S THROOP ST , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 11/6/2024

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0Fair

Mexican•Pilsen

Ranked #320 of 405 in PilsenBetter than 80% of mexican restaurants

Declining

3 inspections

Last: Nov 6, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

4.3

Avg Violations

17 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

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility conditionHigh Priority

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-47

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-2 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-5 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-7 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

2300 S THROOP ST , Chicago, IL 60608

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2022

2 inspections

3 high priority

2 intermediate

5 basic

Nov

Nov 2024

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

Inspection History

3 records on file

2 License1 License Re-Inspection

Nov 24

License InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

2 High1 Med

3 total2 risk factors

65/100inspection score

−25 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON MFP TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE MFP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15 OBSERVED SMALL HOLES THAT LEAD TO OUTSIDE ON THE GROUND AREA BY THE HAND WASHING SINK AND THE DRIVER'S DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID AREAS TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.

Base deductions−25 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Nov 22

License Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 22

License InspectionFail

3 High2 Med5 Basic

10 total1 risk factor

45/100inspection score

−50 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIROTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE ABOVE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED COOLER WITH INADEQUATE INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AN INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE THERMOMETER NOT IN WORKING ORDER IN FRONT COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WORKING AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED SCREEN DOORS IN DISREPAIR( TORN AND WITH HOLES) IN FRONT WINDOW AND REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED COOLER NEAR REAR DOOR NOT MOUNTED TO FLOOR. COOLER WAS NOT SECURE AND WAS ABLE TO BE MOVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SECURE ALL EQUIPMENT.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FANS IN CEILING WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
50HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE−2
OBSERVED HOT WATER AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. HOT WATER MEASURED AT 106 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WATER WITH AN MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 110 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SERVICE DOOR IN DISREPAIR. DOOR WAS NOT ABLE TO BE PROPERLY HELD OPEN AT SERVICE WINDOW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR

Base deductions−50 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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