What is Chavelo's Tacos, Inc's health inspection score?

Chavelo's Tacos, Inc has a SafeDine safety score of 73 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Chavelo's Tacos, Inc last inspected?

Chavelo's Tacos, Inc was last inspected on January 12, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Chavelo's Tacos, Inc have?

Chavelo's Tacos, Inc has 9 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Chavelo's Tacos, Inc safe to eat at?

Chavelo's Tacos, Inc has a good safety record with a score of 73/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Chavelo's Tacos, Inc

Name: Chavelo's Tacos, Inc
Address: 4359 W 47TH ST, Chicago, 60632
Rating: 73

4359 W 47TH ST , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 1/12/2024

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0Good

Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in Chicago

Stable

4 inspections

Last: Jan 12, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

25%

Clean Rate

2.3

Avg Violations

27 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

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

-27

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+3 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

4359 W 47TH ST , Chicago, IL 60632

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Violation Timeline

Jan 2023

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

4 basic

Jan

Oct 2023

1 inspections

3 basic

Jan 2024

1 inspections

Jan

Inspection History

4 records on file

1 Canvass2 Complaint1 Complaint Re-Inspection

Jan 24

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 23

Complaint InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
CUTTING BOARDS WORN WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE

Base deductions−6 pts

Jan 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-305.11: FOOD STORAGE ON FLOOR IN REAR (CONTAINERS OF DRY SPICES AND ONIONS). INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER UNDERNEATH STAIRWELL IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE AREA FOR CLEANING AND ACCESSIBILITY

Base deductions−4 pts

Jan 23

Complaint InspectionFail

1 High1 Med2 Basic

4 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NO HAND DRYING PROVISION (IE PAPER TOWELS) AT HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA NOR AT REAR HANDWASH SINK IN WAREWASHING AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
MISSING DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE ON THE MENU WHICH FOODS (EX. STEAK)CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED/COOKED TO ORDER AND WHICH FOODS ARE RAW (OYSTERS, CEVICHE) WITH AN ASTERISK NEXT TO THOSE SPECIFIC ITEMS; AND THEN BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOTNOTE THAT STATES THESE ITEMS ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN (OR MAY CONTAIN) RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS WITH THE REMINDER STATEMENT SUCH AS "Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions" PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
FOOD STORAGE ON FLOOR IN REAR (CONTAINERS OF DRY SPICES AND ONIONS). INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
EXCESSIVE CLUTTER UNDERNEATH STAIRWELL IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE AREA FOR CLEANING AND ACCESSIBILITY

Base deductions−19 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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