What is Tata' S Tacos's health inspection score?

Tata' S Tacos has a SafeDine safety score of 77 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Tata' S Tacos last inspected?

Tata' S Tacos was last inspected on May 19, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Tata' S Tacos have?

Tata' S Tacos has 14 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Tata' S Tacos safe to eat at?

Tata' S Tacos has a good safety record with a score of 77/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Tata' S Tacos

Name: Tata' S Tacos
Address: 2826 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago, 60657
Rating: 77

2826 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 10mo ago

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Lakeview

Ranked #549 of 979 in Lakeview

Improving

3 inspections

Last: May 19, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

4.7

Avg Violations

11 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-23

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+35 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

2826 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago, IL 60657

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2023

1 inspections

5 high priority

1 intermediate

4 basic

Aug

May 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

2 basic

May 2025

1 inspections

May

Inspection History

3 records on file

3 Canvass

May 25

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med2 Basic

4 total1 risk factor

76/100inspection score

−19 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS-RICE, CORN, ETC. ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED LARGE HOLES IN BOTH MENS AND WOMENS WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST SEAL HOLES IN BOTH WASHROOMS WALLS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED ONE FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

Base deductions−19 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Aug 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

5 High1 Med4 Basic

10 total2 risk factors

27/100inspection score

−63 pts

High Priority (5)

−50 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. ON SITE 8-30-23 TO FINISH REPORT AND CITATIONS. CHEF PROVIDED AN ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE FOR PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED. ON SITE 8-30-23 TO FINISH REPORT AND CITATIONS. CHEF PROVIDED AN ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NO SOAP PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHROOM.INSTRUCTED SOAP MUST BE PROVIDED AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED UPON MY RETURN ON 8-30-23 SOAP WAS PROVIDED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK AT DISHROOM. UPON MY RETURN ON 8-30-23 PAPER TOWEL PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C) "CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
WE OBSERVED A COOLER WITH AIR TEMP OF 45.7F. UNIT MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW.NO FOOD PRESENTLY STORED IN IT.TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE.PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005. ON 8-30-23 AIR TEMP OF TAGGED COOLER IS BETWEEN 39F TO 40F.UNTAGGED UNIT.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: GUACAMOLE AT TEMP OF 46.4 TO 49.5F. DICED TOMATOES ON TOP THE PREP TABLE COVERED AT TEM. OF 63.3F. RAW SHRIMP(3 EACH AT TEMP OF 59,6F. FISH AT TEMP OF 47.9F. ALL MENTIONED FOOD PRODUCTS WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER. P0UND 8,VALUE 30. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005, CITATION CISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
KNIVES ARE STORED BETWEEN COOLERS, REMOVE.MUST PROVIDE KNIFE RACK
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED A SHELF STORED BY THE OPENED PATIO DOOR WITH TABLEWARE ITEMS:PLATES,SILVERWARE ETC.INSTRUCTED TO COVER,INVERTED, RELOCATED SHELF OR KEEP DOOR CLOSED AT ALL TIMES.ITEMS MUST BE PROTECTED FROM PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED SINK STOPPERS ARE NEEDED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.SOME OF THEM ARE BROKEN AND REPAIRED WITH ALUMINUM FOIL

Base deductions−63 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 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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