What is Taqueria LA Bodeguita Inc's health inspection score?

Taqueria LA Bodeguita Inc has a SafeDine safety score of 85 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Taqueria LA Bodeguita Inc last inspected?

Taqueria LA Bodeguita Inc was last inspected on June 26, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Taqueria LA Bodeguita Inc have?

Taqueria LA Bodeguita Inc has 50 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Taqueria LA Bodeguita Inc safe to eat at?

Yes, Taqueria LA Bodeguita Inc has an excellent safety record with a score of 85/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Taqueria LA Bodeguita Inc

Name: Taqueria LA Bodeguita Inc
Address: 2959 W PERSHING RD, Chicago, 60632
Rating: 85

2959 W PERSHING RD, Chicago

Last inspected 11mo ago

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0Excellent

Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in Chicago

Stable

7 inspections

Last: Jun 26, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

7.1

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

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-15

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

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-4 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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Violation Timeline

Aug 2022

2 inspections

4 high priority

7 intermediate

20 basic

Aug

Jul 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

3 basic

Jul 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Jul

Jan 2025

2 inspections

4 basic

Jun 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Jun

Inspection History

7 records on file

2 Complaint1 Complaint Re-Inspection2 Canvass1 License Re-Inspection1 License

Jun 25

Complaint InspectionLatestPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
MISSING THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLER. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
CERAMIC/CLAY DRINKING CUPS AND BOWLS ON SITE. INSTD TO ENSURE CUPS AND BOWLS ARE LEAD FREE OR LEAD SAFE LEVELS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF SUCH ON SITE; OR REMOVE FROM PREMISE
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
CUTTING BOARD AT PREP LINE WITH DARK STAINS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCE LEAKING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME

Base deductions−11 pts

Jan 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF DEBRIS AND RESIDUE ON FLOORS UNDER SHELVING AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE

Base deductions−2 pts

Jan 25

Complaint InspectionFail

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH LIDS NOT CLOSED DUE TO TRASH OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND RESIDUE ON FLOORS UNDER SHELVING AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2597691 NOT CORRECTED; #38 OBSERVED REAR EXTERIOR DOOR WITH 1/2IN GAP ON RIGHT SIDE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN #47-OBSERVED TAPE USED TO REPAIR DOOR HANDLE ON FREEZER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND REPAIR. #57-OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DIRECT FOOD EMPLOYEES TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−6 pts

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED REAR EXTERIOR DOOR WITH 1/2IN GAP ON RIGHT SIDE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TAPE USED TO REPAIR DOOR HANDLE ON FREEZER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND REPAIR.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON YELLOW WALL NEAR THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN MIDDLE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DIRECT FOOD EMPLOYEES TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR PIC AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ACQUIRE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

Base deductions−15 pts

Jul 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med3 Basic

5 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS IN THE WASHROOM AT THE WASHBOWL SINK NOR AT THE HAND-SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 1LBS OF BEEF AT 51.5F, 2LBS RICE AT 50.1F AND 12 EGGS AT 50.7F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 4LBS AT $30. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER AND REFRIGERATOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA AT DRAINPIPE. OBESRVED MINOR LEAK AT FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, FURNACE/BOILER ROOM, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.

Base deductions−21 pts

Aug 22

License Re-Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High3 Med10 Basic

15 total2 risk factors

35/100inspection score

−55 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
Inspector Comments: MUST HAVE SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
Inspector Comments: MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
Violation Codes: 4-204.112(B) Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL BULK CONTAINERS OR ITEMS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE AND MAINTAIN.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE WEATHER STRIPS FOR REAR DOOR TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING. REMOVE PLASTIC.

Basic (10)

−20 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT PANS WHILE STORED
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
Violation Codes: 4-501.13 Inspector Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE AND MAINTAIN
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
Inspector Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLER AND REFRIGERATOR AND DOOR JAM AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN SHELVING IN PREP AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
Inspector Comments: CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, FILTER ON VENT HOOD, DOORS/WALLS IN REAR, AND VENT. MAINTAIN ALL OF THE ABOVE
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
Violation Codes: 6-201.16 Inspector Comments: REPAIR CHIPPED PAINT FROM WALLS IN FOOD PREP AREA
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
Violation Codes: 6-501.16 Inspector Comments: REPAIR LOOSE WALL HOOKS FOR MOP DRYING IN UTILITY CLOSET AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR NEAR BACK DOOR AND MAINTAIN
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT BULB IN MOP SINK CLOSET AND BURNT OUT LIGHT IN REAR AREA
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−55 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Aug 22

License InspectionFail

2 High4 Med10 Basic

16 total2 risk factors

30/100inspection score

−60 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
MUST HAVE SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
MUST HAVE CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE FOR MENU ON RAW/UNDERCOOKED ITEMS (EGGS, CARNE ASADA ETC).(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL BULK CONTAINERS OR ITEMS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE AND MAINTAIN.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
MUST PROVIDE WEATHER STRIPS FOR REAR DOOR TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING. REMOVE PLASTIC.

Basic (10)

−20 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
MUST INVERT PANS WHILE STORED.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLER AND REFRIGERATOR AND DOOR JAM AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN SHELVING IN PREP AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
REPAIR CHIPPED PAINT FROM WALLS IN FOOD PREP AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
REPAIR LOOSE WALL HOOKS FOR MOP DRYING IN UTILITY CLOSET AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR NEAR BACK DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, FILTER ON VENT HOOD, DOORS/WALLS IN REAR, AND VENT. MAINTAIN ALL OF THE ABOVE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT BULB IN MOP SINK CLOSET AND BURNT OUT LIGHT IN REAR AREA.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−60 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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