What is Rainbow Tacos Inc.'s health inspection score?

Rainbow Tacos Inc. has a SafeDine safety score of 83 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Rainbow Tacos Inc. last inspected?

Rainbow Tacos Inc. was last inspected on August 7, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Rainbow Tacos Inc. have?

Rainbow Tacos Inc. has 30 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Rainbow Tacos Inc. safe to eat at?

Rainbow Tacos Inc. has a good safety record with a score of 83/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Rainbow Tacos Inc. serve?

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

Official Health Record

Rainbow Tacos Inc.

Name: Rainbow Tacos Inc.
Address: 5119 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago, 60625
Rating: 83

5119 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 8mo ago

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0Good

Mexican•Lincoln Square

Ranked #180 of 447 in Lincoln SquareBetter than 80% of mexican restaurants

Improving

6 inspections

Last: Aug 7, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

17%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

8 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violationHigh Priority

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-17

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-7 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+15 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

5119 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago, IL 60625

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 basic

Jul

Feb 2023

1 inspections

2 high priority

4 basic

Apr 2024

2 inspections

11 basic

Apr

Apr 2025

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

6 basic

Aug 2025

1 inspections

Aug

Inspection History

6 records on file

4 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Complaint

Aug 25

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High1 Med6 Basic

9 total

63/100inspection score

−37 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP WAS PROVIDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HANDWASHING SINKS WITH HAND SOAP AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE CITATION.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR WITHOUT A LABEL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM(NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF THE FRONT PREP LINE COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT UTILITY MOP SINK.MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE EXHAUST HOOD AREA TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−37 pts

Apr 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.12--OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13--OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

Base deductions−4 pts

Apr 24

Canvass InspectionFail

9 Basic

9 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Basic (9)

−18 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED THE COOK PREPARING FOODS AT FRONT PREP AREA WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND DETAIL CLEAN STORAGE SHELFS INSIDE SAME COOLER TO REMOVE STAINS AND MAINTAIN.
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
OBSERVED ONE HANDWASHING SINK TO BE COMPLETELY IN POOR REPAIR;CLOGGED LOCATED NEXT TO THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.INSTRUCTED TO UTILIZE THE OTHER HAND SINK WITHIN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO WASH HANDS.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE ATTACHED TO THE WASHROOM DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR WASHROOM DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP UNDERNEATH THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND WALLS/CEILING WITH STAINS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE EXHAUST HOOD AREA TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2570667 DATED: 02/02/2023 #47 (4-501.11) -- OBSERVED NO DRAIN PLUGS ON SITE FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DRAIN PLUGS. #51 (5-205.15)--OBSERVED LEAK FROM FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 5/2/2024. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−18 pts

Feb 23

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High4 Basic

6 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

9NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED−10
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PICK UP SHREDDED LETTUCE WITH BARE HANDS AND PROCEED TO DRESS READY TO EAT TACO. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE THAT EMPLOYEES WEAR GLOVES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
15FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED−10
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLE RAW MEAT WITH GLOVES ON THEN PROCCEED TO PICK UP WHOLE ONION WITH THE SAME PAIR OF GLOVES ON. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE USE OF GLOVES IS LIMITED TO ONE TASK SUCH AS WORKING WITH READY TO EAT FOOD OR RAW ANIMAL FOOD TO AVOID CROSS CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED NO DRAIN PLUGS ON SITE FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DRAIN PLUGS.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAK FROM BOTTOM OF HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAK FROM FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED STRUCTURE ABOVE GRIDDLE AREA WITH LIGHT BULB FIXTURES BROKEN AND HANGING OUT OF SOCKET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

Base deductions−28 pts

Jul 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High3 Basic

4 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HAND SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE ACCESSIBLE TO FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C)

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WOODEN STORAGE SHELVES WITH BLACK AND GREEN MOLDLIKE ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE AREA BY THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER, NOTED SOME LITTER ON GROUND.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPAINT WATER STAINED CEILING ABOVE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA (ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER)

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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