What is Taco Fiesta Grill's health inspection score?

Taco Fiesta Grill has a SafeDine safety score of 97 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 Fiesta Grill last inspected?

Taco Fiesta Grill was last inspected on November 20, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Taco Fiesta Grill have?

Taco Fiesta Grill has 9 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Taco Fiesta Grill safe to eat at?

Yes, Taco Fiesta Grill has an excellent safety record with a score of 97/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Taco Fiesta Grill

Name: Taco Fiesta Grill
Address: 5636 W ROOSEVELT RD, Chicago, 60644
Rating: 97

5636 W ROOSEVELT RD, Chicago

Last Inspected: 11/20/2025

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0Excellent

Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in Chicago

Improving

4 inspections

Last: Nov 20, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

25%

Clean Rate

2.3

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

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

-3

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+5 pts

100

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

5636 W ROOSEVELT RD, Chicago, IL 60644

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2023

1 inspections

4 basic

Apr

Apr 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

May 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

May

Nov 2025

1 inspections

Inspection History

4 records on file

4 Canvass

Nov 25

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 25

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED FLY PAPER ON SITE HANGING FROM CEILING COVERED WITH SMALL FLIES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INFORM LICENSED PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN OF NEED FOR SERVICE TO ADDRESS INSECT ISSUE.

Base deductions−5 pts

Apr 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
UNABLE TO LOCATE THERMOMETER INSIDE 2-DOOR COOLING UNIT WITH COLD HOLD ATTACHED IN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT REFUSE AND RECYCLABLES SHALL BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISE AT A FREQUENCY THAT WILL MINIMIZE THE DEVELOPMENT OF CONDITIONS THAT ATTRACT OR HARBOR INSECTS OR RODENTS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED VENTS IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE FOR REVIEW.

Base deductions−11 pts

Apr 23

Canvass InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP, UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−8 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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