What is Bartaco's health inspection score?

Bartaco 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 Bartaco last inspected?

Bartaco was last inspected on December 4, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Bartaco have?

Bartaco has 12 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Bartaco safe to eat at?

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

Official Health Record

Bartaco

Name: Bartaco
Address: 1635-1637 N DAMEN AVE, Chicago, 60647
Rating: 96

1635-1637 N DAMEN AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 12/4/2025

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0Excellent

Logan Square

Ranked #79 of 736 in Logan Square

Improving

7 inspections

Last: Dec 4, 2025

high confidence

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Inspections

29%

Clean Rate

1.7

Avg Violations

6 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-4

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+9 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

100

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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Violation Timeline

Mar 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Mar

Jul 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

Apr 2024

2 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Apr

Jul 2025

2 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

1 basic

Dec 2025

1 inspections

Dec

Inspection History

7 records on file

3 Canvass2 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Complaint1 License

Dec 25

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 25

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High1 Med1 Basic

4 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINK NOT MAINTAINED WITH NO HOT OR COLD WATER, HANDSINK IN DISH, INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT & COLD WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 35 SMALL FLIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. SMALL FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED NEAR THE DISH AREA, FRONT& REAR PREP, AND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HANDSINK AT BAR LEAKING FROM PIPES UNDER, INSRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−27 pts

Apr 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−2 pts

Apr 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
FOUND REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS NOT WRITTEN PROPERLY INSIDE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.MUST PROVIDE.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS NOT CLEAN.(GARBAGE SPILLAGE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020B.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−9 pts

Jul 23

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High

1 total1 risk factor

85/100inspection score

−10 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS (BEANS AT 166F) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−10 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Mar 23

License InspectionPass

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT FRONT DOORS SWEEPS. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFCATES.

Base deductions−9 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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