What is Cilantro Taco Grill Old Town Llc's health inspection score?

Cilantro Taco Grill Old Town Llc has a SafeDine safety score of 80 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Cilantro Taco Grill Old Town Llc last inspected?

Cilantro Taco Grill Old Town Llc was last inspected on March 4, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Cilantro Taco Grill Old Town Llc have?

Cilantro Taco Grill Old Town Llc has 14 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Cilantro Taco Grill Old Town Llc safe to eat at?

Cilantro Taco Grill Old Town Llc has a good safety record with a score of 80/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Cilantro Taco Grill Old Town Llc serve?

Cilantro Taco Grill Old Town Llc serves Mexican cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Cilantro Taco Grill Old Town Llc

Name: Cilantro Taco Grill Old Town Llc
Address: 333 W NORTH AVE, Chicago, 60610
Rating: 80

333 W NORTH AVE, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 3/4/2025

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0Good

Mexican•Old Town

Ranked #196 of 354 in Old TownBetter than 80% of mexican restaurants

Stable

4 inspections

Last: Mar 4, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

3.5

Avg Violations

13 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility conditionHigh Priority

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-20

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-2 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

333 W NORTH AVE, Chicago, IL 60610

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Violation Timeline

May 2022

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 basic

May

Jul 2023

1 inspections

5 basic

Jul 2024

1 inspections

2 basic

Jul

Mar 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Inspection History

4 records on file

3 Canvass1 License

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRY DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK COMING LOOSE FROM THE WALL IN THE PUBLIC/STAFF REST ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A LIGHT BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA NEAR THE GREASE TRAP AND UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK ALONG THE WALLS AND THE CORNERS OF THE WALLS. INSRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS.

Base deductions−9 pts

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE RIGHT WALL OF THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE LOWER SHELVING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−4 pts

Jul 23

Canvass InspectionPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
OBSERVED WET DISHES STACKED UP ON TOPMOF OTHER DISHWARE. DISHWASRE WAS NOT AIR DRIED PROPERLY AFTER SANITIZING IN THE 3COMPARTMENT SINK. FACILITY MUST AIR DRY ALL DISHWARE AND UTENSILS AFTER SANITIZING.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
CRATES USED AS SHELVING UNDER THE 3COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALK-IN COOLER. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS DURABLE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, NON ABSORBENT AND EASY TO MONITOR DEBRIS UNDERNEATH.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER RESTROOM DOOR MISSING SELF CLOSING DEVICE. MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOORS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GAP ON SINK FIXTURE ADJACENT TO WALL IN RESTROOM. FACILITY MUST CAULK/SEAL GAP.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS NOT PROVIDED ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES THAT ARE NOT CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

Base deductions−10 pts

May 22

License InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High2 Basic

4 total2 risk factors

66/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO VERFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT CONTAINING ALL NECCESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAIN NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A CRACK AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MAINTAINING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−24 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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