What is Pacheco's Tacos Restaurant Llc's health inspection score?

Pacheco's Tacos Restaurant Llc has a SafeDine safety score of 56 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Pacheco's Tacos Restaurant Llc last inspected?

Pacheco's Tacos Restaurant Llc was last inspected on May 7, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Pacheco's Tacos Restaurant Llc have?

Pacheco's Tacos Restaurant Llc has 26 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Pacheco's Tacos Restaurant Llc safe to eat at?

Pacheco's Tacos Restaurant Llc has a safety score of 56/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Pacheco's Tacos Restaurant Llc serve?

Pacheco's Tacos Restaurant Llc serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Pacheco's Tacos Restaurant Llc

Name: Pacheco's Tacos Restaurant Llc
Address: 7301 S KEDZIE AVE, Chicago, 60629
Rating: 56

7301 S KEDZIE AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 5/7/2026

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0Fair

American•Chicago Lawn

Ranked #39 of 40 in Chicago LawnBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Declining

7 inspections

Last: May 7, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

3.7

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-42

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-21 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-8 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 58/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (56/100) 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

Aug 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Aug

Jul 2024

2 inspections

3 intermediate

2 basic

Mar 2025

2 inspections

3 intermediate

3 basic

Mar

Apr 2026

1 inspections

1 high priority

6 intermediate

May 2026

1 inspections

1 high priority

4 intermediate

May

Inspection History

7 records on file

3 Canvass Re-Inspection4 Canvass

May 26

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 High4 Med

5 total1 risk factor

65/100inspection score

−30 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLERisk Factor−10

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−5
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−5

Base deductions−30 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Apr 26

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High6 Med

7 total1 risk factor

55/100inspection score

−40 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLERisk Factor−10

Intermediate (6)

−30 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−5
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−5
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−5

Base deductions−40 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Mar 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15: REAR SIDE EXIT DOOR AND BASEMENT EXIT DOOR NOT PROTECTED, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOORS. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME, HAVE TIGHT FITTING AND MAINTAIN

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15: MISSING STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−7 pts

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionFail

2 Med2 Basic

4 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON BASEMENT FLOOR AND ON WALL LEDGE LEADING TO BASEMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
REAR SIDE EXIT DOOR AND BASEMENT EXIT DOOR NOT PROTECTED, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOORS. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME, HAVE TIGHT FITTING AND MAINTAIN

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
MISSING STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
CARPET TYPE FLOOR MATS NOTED IN FRONT OF WALK IN COOLER. CARPETING MAY NOT BE USED AS FLOORING MATERIAL. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME AND MAINTAIN MATS THAT AREA EASILY CLEANABLE.

Base deductions−14 pts

Jul 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15: OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. BASEMENT WINDOWS WITH LARGE OPENINGS IN SCREEN. INSTD TO PROVIDE 1/16 MESH SCREEN ON WINDOWS OR KEEP WINDOWS SHUT AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING, WITHOUT GAPS AROUND FRAME.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19: ALUMINUM FOIL NOTED ON SHELVES UNDER FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTD TO REMOVE FOIL SO AS SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Base deductions−7 pts

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionFail

2 Med1 Basic

3 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. BASEMENT WINDOWS WITH LARGE OPENINGS IN SCREEN. INSTD TO PROVIDE 1/16 MESH SCREEN ON WINDOWS OR KEEP WINDOWS SHUT AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING, WITHOUT GAPS AROUND FRAME.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
NOTED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS ON LEDGE NEXT TO BASEMENT STAIRS AND SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREA ON BASEMENT FLOOR. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
ALUMINUM FOIL NOTED ON SHELVES UNDER FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTD TO REMOVE FOIL SO AS SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Base deductions−12 pts

Aug 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 2LBS OF CHICKEN AT 53.1F, AND 2LBS OF PORK 49.5F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTA L4LBS AT $20. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, AND REAR AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.

Base deductions−9 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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