What is Birrieria Y Taqueria Napoles Inc.'s health inspection score?

Birrieria Y Taqueria Napoles 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 Birrieria Y Taqueria Napoles Inc. last inspected?

Birrieria Y Taqueria Napoles Inc. was last inspected on November 4, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Birrieria Y Taqueria Napoles Inc. have?

Birrieria Y Taqueria Napoles Inc. has 16 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Birrieria Y Taqueria Napoles Inc. safe to eat at?

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

Official Health Record

Birrieria Y Taqueria Napoles Inc.

Name: Birrieria Y Taqueria Napoles Inc.
Address: 4959 N KEDZIE AVE, Chicago, 60625
Rating: 85

4959 N KEDZIE AVE , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 11/4/2024

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0Excellent

Lincoln Square

Ranked #165 of 448 in Lincoln Square

Improving

7 inspections

Last: Nov 4, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

29%

Clean Rate

2.3

Avg Violations

19 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-15

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+7 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

Nov 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Nov

Dec 2022

1 inspections

2 basic

Dec 2023

2 inspections

5 basic

Dec

Aug 2024

2 inspections

1 high priority

5 basic

Nov 2024

1 inspections

Nov

Inspection History

7 records on file

4 Canvass3 Canvass Re-Inspection

Nov 24

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High5 Basic

6 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MAKER, DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION".INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED, SANITIZED, AND MAINTAINED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR STAND-UP-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF THE KITCHEN 2-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−20 pts

Dec 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-307.11 OBSERVED PREP COOLER IN CUSTOMER WALK-THROUGH AREA. THE COOLER IS LOCATED NEAR THE ICE MACHINE, AND CUSTOMERS MUST WALK PAST SAID COOLER TO REACH THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LOCK COOLER TO AVOID POTENTIAL CROSS-CONTAMINATION BY CUSTOMER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.11 OBSERVED HOLES IN FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTURES IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL HOLES

Base deductions−4 pts

Dec 23

Canvass InspectionFail

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED PREP COOLER IN CUSTOMER WALK THROUGH AREA. COOLER IS LOCATED NEAR THE ICE MACHINE AND CUSTOMERS MUST WALK PAST SAID COOLER TO REACH THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LOCK COOLER TO AVOID POTENTIAL CROSS CONTAMINATION BY CUSTOMER.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. WHEN WATER IS DRAINED FROM ONE COMPARTMENT, ANOTHER COMPARTMENT FILLS UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HOLES IN FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTURES IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL HOLES

Base deductions−6 pts

Dec 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-307.11 ESTABLISHMENT HAS OPENING IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA. A PHYSICAL BARRIER (SUCH AS SWING DOOR) IS NEEDED WHEN THE PREPARATION IS ADJACENT TO THE CUSTOMER AREA AND IT IS LIKELY THAT CONTAMINATION WILL OCCUR.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Base deductions−4 pts

Nov 22

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High2 Basic

3 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HAND SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE ADJACENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FRONT PREP/BEVERAGE DISPENSING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
ESTABLISHMENT HAS OPENING IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA. A PHYSICAL BARRIER (SUCH AS SWING DOOR) IS NEEDED WHEN THE PREPARATION IS ADJACENT TO THE CUSTOMER AREA AND IT IS LIKELY THAT CONTAMINATION WILL OCCUR.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Base deductions−14 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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