What is Disco Tacos's health inspection score?

Disco Tacos has a SafeDine safety score of 96 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Disco Tacos last inspected?

Disco Tacos was last inspected on January 14, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Disco Tacos have?

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

Is Disco Tacos safe to eat at?

Yes, Disco Tacos has an excellent safety record with a score of 96/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Disco Tacos serve?

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

Official Health Record

Disco Tacos

Name: Disco Tacos
Address: 1605 W MONTROSE AVE, Chicago, 60613
Rating: 96

1605 W MONTROSE AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 1/14/2026

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0Excellent

Mexican•Lakeview

Ranked #59 of 979 in LakeviewBetter than 80% of mexican restaurants

Improving

4 inspections

Last: Jan 14, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

25%

Clean Rate

2.3

Avg Violations

3 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Food labeling

Food not properly labeled or dated

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

-4

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 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

1605 W MONTROSE AVE, Chicago, IL 60613

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Violation Timeline

Jan 2023

1 inspections

Jan

Mar 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Jan 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Jan

Jan 2026

1 inspections

1 basic

Inspection History

4 records on file

4 Canvass

Jan 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED NO WORKING VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jan 25

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN FRONT PREPARATION AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN FOOD IS BEING PREPARED. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−4 pts

Mar 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
ALL BULK FOODS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS BEING STORED BETWEEN USE IN A CONTAINER OF WATER WITH A TEMPERATURE OF 66.5F. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 135F, OR UNDER RUNNING WATER, OR IN A CLEAN CONTAINER AND WASHED/CHANGED AS NEEDED OR EVERY 4 HOURS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED ON THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK WHERE A HOSE WAS ATTACHED. MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
MUST REMOVE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FROM THE REAR DISH AREA HAND WASHING SINK. REVIEWED HAND WASHING SINKS ARE FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED ON THE REAR WALKWAY MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.

Base deductions−15 pts

Jan 23

Canvass InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

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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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