What is Tony's Tacos And Burgers,inc.'s health inspection score?

Tony's Tacos And Burgers,inc. has a SafeDine safety score of 75 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Tony's Tacos And Burgers,inc. last inspected?

Tony's Tacos And Burgers,inc. was last inspected on May 14, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Tony's Tacos And Burgers,inc. have?

Tony's Tacos And Burgers,inc. has 36 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Tony's Tacos And Burgers,inc. safe to eat at?

Tony's Tacos And Burgers,inc. has a good safety record with a score of 75/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Tony's Tacos And Burgers,inc.

Name: Tony's Tacos And Burgers,inc.
Address: 1724 W 51st ST, Chicago, 60609
Rating: 75

1724 W 51st ST, Chicago

Last inspected 10mo ago

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Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in Chicago

Declining

6 inspections

Last: May 14, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

17%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

11 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-25

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-7 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-7 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-12 pts

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.

Location

1724 W 51st ST, Chicago, IL 60609

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2022

1 inspections

5 high priority

1 intermediate

8 basic

Aug

Sep 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

7 basic

Mar 2023

1 inspections

3 basic

Mar

Mar 2024

2 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

May 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

2 basic

May

Inspection History

6 records on file

3 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 License Re-Inspection1 License

May 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

1 High2 Med2 Basic

5 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HANDSINK LOCATED IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA INACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED PREP TABLE BLCOKING WASHBOWL AS WELL AS MISCELLANEUS ITEMS STORED INSIDE SINK BASIN (KEYS, TEAS, KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, SPOONS, PAPERWORK). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS AND USE SINK FOR HANDWASHING ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS @ IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. APPROXIMATELY 35 LBS OF TRIPE @54.1F, PINTO BEANS @55.0F, AL PASTOR @59.4F, RED SALSA @50.5F. ALL SAID FOOD ITEMS WERE STORED INSIDE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT LOCATED OUTSIDE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS @41F AND MAINTAIN. PIC VOLUNTARILY DISCARED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED BROKEN THERMOMETER ON UPRIGHT COOLER CONTAINING TCS FOODS (MILK, RAW MEAT, TRIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLE WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLOORS IN PREP AREA/STORAGE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL DEIED FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND PREP TABLES IN CORNERS.

Base deductions−24 pts

Mar 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF FOODS THE FACILITY. (I.E., STEAK, TRIPE, CHICKEN, ETC.). THE FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

Basic (4)

−8 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE 1-DOOR FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD-GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE PUBLIC/EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−13 pts

Mar 23

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

Base deductions−6 pts

Sep 22

License Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 High1 Med7 Basic

9 total

71/100inspection score

−29 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
MUST REMOVE PAPER TOWEL / DISPENSER FROM OVER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND PLACE NEAR HAND WASHING SINK.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE INTERIOR DOOR PANEL OF 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ON GLASS SLIDING REACH IN COOLER.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG WET MOPS AND NOT STORE MOP INSIDE OF MOP BUCKET.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR AREA NEAR MOP SINK.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN SPILL FROM FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNIT IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET.

Base deductions−29 pts

Aug 22

License InspectionFail

5 High1 Med8 Basic

14 total2 risk factors

19/100inspection score

−71 pts

High Priority (5)

−50 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
MUST REMOVE PAPER TOWEL / DISPENSER FROM OVER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND PLACE NEAR HAND WASHING SINK.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT 62.5F.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE .MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.ALSO NO HOT FOODS HOLDING EQUIPMENT MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE INTERIOR DOOR PANEL OF 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ON GLASS SLIDING REACH IN COOLER.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG WET MOPS AND NOT STORE MOP INSIDE OF MOP BUCKET.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR AREA NEAR MOP SINK.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN SPILL FROM FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNIT IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET.

Base deductions−71 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

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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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