What is Taco & Burrito House's health inspection score?

Taco & Burrito House has a SafeDine safety score of 48 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Taco & Burrito House last inspected?

Taco & Burrito House was last inspected on February 3, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Taco & Burrito House have?

Taco & Burrito House has 50 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Taco & Burrito House safe to eat at?

Taco & Burrito House has a safety score of 48/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Taco & Burrito House serve?

Taco & Burrito House serves Mexican cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Taco & Burrito House

Name: Taco & Burrito House
Address: 1548 W FULLERTON AVE, Chicago, 60614
Rating: 48

1548 W FULLERTON AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 2/3/2026

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Mexican•Lincoln Park

Ranked #576 of 754 in Lincoln ParkBetter than 80% of mexican restaurants

Improving

6 inspections

Last: Feb 3, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

8.3

Avg Violations

2 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-52

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-9 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-8 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-14 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+6 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.

Location

1548 W FULLERTON AVE, Chicago, IL 60614

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Violation Timeline

Mar 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Mar

Apr 2024

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

12 basic

Apr 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Apr

Jan 2026

1 inspections

3 high priority

3 intermediate

8 basic

Feb 2026

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

7 basic

Feb

Inspection History

6 records on file

2 Canvass Re-Inspection4 Canvass

Feb 26

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 High1 Med7 Basic

9 total

71/100inspection score

−29 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
SOME UPPER PORTIONS OF THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL RUST.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE MUST BE LABLED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
MUST NOT STORE CLEAN UTENSILS HANGING DIRECTLY ABOVE THE REAR PREP HAND WASHING SINK.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
EXCESSIVE RUST ON BOTTOM METAL SHELVING ON THE COOKS LINE AND RAW WOODEN SHELVING UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR CHEMICAL STORAGE DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST/REPAINT/RESEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
NOTED A FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AFTER EACH USE AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
LEAK ON THE FAUCET IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED DIRTY FLOORS WITH FOOD AND GREASE SPILLAGE UNDER THE DEEP FRYER AND WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−29 pts

Jan 26

Canvass InspectionFail

3 High3 Med8 Basic

14 total2 risk factors

29/100inspection score

−61 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. REVIEWED THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
SOME UPPER PORTIONS OF THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL RUST.

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE MUST BE LABLED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
NOTED APPROXIMATELY 60 TO 75 RAT DROPPINGS ALONG THE BASEBOARD UNDER STORAGE SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT AND BEHIND THE HOT WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND RECOMMEND THE LICENSED PEST CO. SERVICE THE ESTABLISHMENT FOR RODENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK, SERVICE REPORTS AND ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION ON SITE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A LICENSED PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT AND PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
MUST NOT STORE CLEAN UTENSILS HANGING DIRECTLY ABOVE THE REAR PREP HAND WASHING SINK.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
EXCESSIVE RUST ON BOTTOM METAL SHELVING ON THE COOKS LINE AND RAW WOODEN SHELVING UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR CHEMICAL STORAGE DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST/REPAINT/RESEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
NOTED A FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AFTER EACH USE AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
LEAK ON THE FAUCET IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED DIRTY FLOORS WITH FOOD AND GREASE SPILLAGE UNDER THE DEEP FRYER AND WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 4-22-25 REPORT #2616186 NOT CORRECTED. #45-OBSERVED BOXES OF SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA NEXT TO THE FRONT STAIRS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.#47- OBSERVED SHELVES, EQUIPMENT, AND SIDES OF PREP TABLES COVERED IN ALUMINUM FOIL. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF OVEN AT FRONT PREP AREA TO HAVE CARDBOARD LINING INSIDE OF OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON ABSORBENT SURFACES.#49-: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE OVEN SIDES AND BOTTOM TO BE HEAVILY COATED IN GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR OF OVEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−61 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER PRESENT IN THE STANDING TWO DOOR GLASS COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A THERMOMETER TO MEASURE THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE IN EVERY COOLER.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED BOXES OF SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA NEXT TO THE FRONT STAIRS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED SHELVES, EQUIPMENT, AND SIDES OF PREP TABLES COVERED IN ALUMINUM FOIL. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF OVEN AT FRONT PREP AREA TO HAVE CARDBOARD LINING INSIDE OF OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON ABSORBENT SURFACES.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE OVEN SIDES AND BOTTOM TO BE HEAVILY COATED IN GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR OF OVEN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS AND TRASH BUILT UP ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT UNDER THE REAR STAIRS AND UNDER THE STORAGE SHELVES NEAR THE SMALL OFFICE AREA IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD UP.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED LIGHT BULB IN BASEMENT COOLER AND IN REAR STORAGE NEAR BATHROOM IN KITCHEN TO NOT HAVE PROTECTIVE SHIELDING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROTECTIVE SHIELDING FOR LIGHTS IN ALL STORAGE AND PREP AREAS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED FAN/MECHANICAL VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM.

Base deductions−17 pts

Apr 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT TO HAVE HEAVY ICE BUILD UP AND SPILLAGE ON THE INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF HEAVY ICE BUILD UP AND SPILLAGE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER TO HAVE AN EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−4 pts

Apr 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med10 Basic

12 total

65/100inspection score

−35 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AVAILABLE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE REAR AREA OF BASEMENT ON THE FLOOR, ALONG THE WALLS, AND UNDER SHELVING IN THE REAR OF BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN THE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. NO OPEN FOOD ITEMS ARE CURRENTLY STORED IN THE BASEMENT AND NO FOOD IS PREPARED IN BASEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (10)

−20 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN FRONT PREP AREA PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS LEFT ON THE PREP TABLES IN REAR PREPARATION AREA IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTIION IN BETWEEN USE.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED KNIFE AT FRONT PREPARATION AREA TO BE STORED IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT NEAR THE GRILL AS WELL AS HANDLES OF SCOOPS IN BASEMENT TO BE STORED IN CONTACT WITH CONTENTS IN BIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE UTENSILS IN A CLEAN AREA IN BETWEEN USE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT TO HAVE HEAVY ICE BUILD UP AND SPILLAGE ON THE INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF HEAVY ICE BUILD UP AND SPILLAGE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MOPS STORED ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE MOPS TO ALLOW FOR PROPER DRYING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO CEILING AROUND PIPES. MUST SEAL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRT DEBRIS AND RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS AND MAINTAIN FLOOR CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ANY REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR ALL APPLICABLE EMPLOYEES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER TO HAVE AN EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2572939 ON 03/21/2023 37# BULK RICE AND BEAN CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCTS COMMON NAME. #44. CLEAN STORED POTS/PANS AND UTENSILS MUST NOT BE STORED HANGING ABOVE THE REAR PREP HAND WASHING SINK AND #55 ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED IN THE REAR BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING AND ALL OTHER STORED ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−35 pts

Mar 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
BULK RICE AND BEAN CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCTS COMMON NAME.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
CLEAN STORED POTS/PANS AND UTENSILS MUST NOT BE STORED HANGING ABOVE THE REAR PREP HAND WASHING SINK.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
SHELVING UNDER THE MICROWAVE OVEN IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MISSING TILING THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP COUNTER. MUST REPLACE COUNTER TILING TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE OVEN WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED IN THE REAR BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING AND ALL OTHER STORED ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
WALL, ATTACHED PIPING AND PLUMBING PIPING UNDER THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−15 pts

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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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