What is Lucido's Tacos's health inspection score?

Lucido's Tacos has a SafeDine safety score of 86 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Lucido's Tacos last inspected?

Lucido's Tacos was last inspected on January 29, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Lucido's Tacos have?

Lucido's Tacos has 17 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Lucido's Tacos safe to eat at?

Yes, Lucido's Tacos has an excellent safety record with a score of 86/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Lucido's Tacos serve?

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

Official Health Record

Lucido's Tacos

Name: Lucido's Tacos
Address: 4147 W 26TH ST, Chicago, 60623
Rating: 86

4147 W 26TH ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 1/29/2026

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0Excellent

Mexican•Chicago

Ranked #603 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 84% of mexican restaurants

Stable

6 inspections

Last: Jan 29, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

2.8

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Other violationHigh Priority

Regulatory compliance issue

Food labeling

Food not properly labeled or dated

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-14

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-6 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

0 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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4147 W 26TH ST, Chicago, IL 60623

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Violation Timeline

Dec 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

4 basic

Dec

Aug 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

Sep 2023

1 inspections

1 basic

Sep

Jun 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

May 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

May

Jan 2026

1 inspections

2 intermediate

2 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

5 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Jan 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

2 Med2 Basic

4 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN REAR REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE OPERABLE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED SOME BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP HANDLE LAYING ON ICE AND HANDLE OF TONGS LAYING ON SLICED LIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE DISPENSING UTENSILS HANDLE ABOVE FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−14 pts

May 25

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High2 Basic

3 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED BUILD UP ON DOOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR DISPOSAL OF SANITARY PRODUCTS IN ALL RESTROOMS FOR FEMALE USE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

Base deductions−14 pts

Jun 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High

1 total1 risk factor

85/100inspection score

−10 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

6PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BEVERAGE UNCOVERED IN FRONT PREP AREA ON COLD HOLD UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−10 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Sep 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR WOMEN'S SANITARY PRODUCTS IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COVERED RECEPTACLE.

Base deductions−2 pts

Aug 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Basic

2 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED INSIDE OF ICE BIN.(ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED

Basic (1)

−2 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR WOMEN'S SANITARY PRODUCTS IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COVERED RECEPTACLE.

Base deductions−12 pts

Dec 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med4 Basic

6 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT REAR DISH/PREP AREA HANDSINK, NOR IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM AT HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES AT ALL HAND SINKS. PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDED HAND DRYING PROVISION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED TCS FOOD (PORK) IN PREP AREA AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 56.1F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL COLD HELD TCS FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED 15LBS OF PORK AT A COST OF $60. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH MISSING STOPPERS FOR MIDDLE AND LEFT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL COVERING BOTTOMS OF TABLES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE FOIL AND MAINTAIN SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED LIGHT BLOWN OUT IN FRONT HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN .
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER(S) ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

Base deductions−23 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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