What is Cilatro Taco Grill Lincoln Park's health inspection score?

Cilatro Taco Grill Lincoln Park has a SafeDine safety score of 72 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Cilatro Taco Grill Lincoln Park last inspected?

Cilatro Taco Grill Lincoln Park was last inspected on May 6, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Cilatro Taco Grill Lincoln Park have?

Cilatro Taco Grill Lincoln Park has 18 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Cilatro Taco Grill Lincoln Park safe to eat at?

Cilatro Taco Grill Lincoln Park has a good safety record with a score of 72/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Cilatro Taco Grill Lincoln Park

Name: Cilatro Taco Grill Lincoln Park
Address: 2256-2258 N ORCHARD ST, Chicago, 60614
Rating: 72

2256-2258 N ORCHARD ST, Chicago

Last inspected 12mo ago

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Lincoln Park

Ranked #486 of 764 in Lincoln Park

Stable

4 inspections

Last: May 6, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

4.5

Avg Violations

13 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Other violationHigh Priority

Regulatory compliance issue

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-28

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-15 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+3 pts

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.

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

Sep

Oct 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

9 basic

Aug 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 basic

Aug

May 2025

1 inspections

2 high priority

Inspection History

4 records on file

4 Canvass

May 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

2 High

2 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

29COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP−10
OBSERVED COOKED CARROTS, JALEPENOS, ONIONS MIXED WITH A VINEGAR SOLUTION HELD AT ROOM TEMPERATURE WITHOUT AN APPROVED HACCP PLAN ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AN APPROVED HACCP PLAN FROM CDPH. FOOD DISCARDED. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 75 POUNDS AT A COST OF $125.00. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
32VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS−10
OBSERVED NO APPROVED VARIANCE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AN APPROVED VARIANCE FROM CDPH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #29 FOR CITATION.

Base deductions−20 pts

Aug 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High3 Basic

4 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
NOTED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BIN AND COVER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN ALL SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN, FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA STAINED WITH DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
NOTED GREASE AND GRIME UNDERNEATH KITCHEN FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

Base deductions−16 pts

Oct 23

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Med9 Basic

11 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
OBSERVED RAW MEATS BEING IMPROPERLY THAWED ON A PREP STATION. REVIEWED PROPER THAWING METHODS SUCH AS UNDER REFRIGERATION OR COLD RUNNING WATER.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND FOODS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

Basic (9)

−18 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED CLEAN UTENSILS AND PANS DRYING ON A PLASTIC CRATE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENTS NEXT TO A DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN. MUST PROPERLY DRY CLEAN EQUIPMENT ON THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINKS PROVIDED ATTACHED DRYING RACK.-----PREPARED READY-TO-EAT TORTILLA SHELLS UNDER THE CASHIER COUNTER MUST BE PROTECTED/COVERED FROM CONTAMINATION.
40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
ALL FOOD PREPARERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
BROKEN/MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON THE FRONT CASHIER SALSA COOLER. MUST REPLACE -----METAL RACK SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH CHIPPING PLASTIC COATING AND RUST. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE/REMOVE RUST.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER UNDER EQUIPMENT. MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
ALL UNUSED, UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED ON THE REAR WALKWAY TO THE WASTE RECEPTACLES MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
BROKEN/INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE WEST WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

Base deductions−28 pts

Sep 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High

1 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE COMPARTMENTS IS NOT CLEAN (INTERIOR TOP AND BIN). ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.

Base deductions−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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