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

Taylor's Tacos has a SafeDine safety score of 91 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Taylor's Tacos last inspected?

Taylor's Tacos was last inspected on July 22, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Taylor's Tacos have?

Taylor's Tacos has 15 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Taylor's Tacos safe to eat at?

Yes, Taylor's Tacos has an excellent safety record with a score of 91/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Taylor's Tacos

Name: Taylor's Tacos
Address: 1512 W TAYLOR ST, Chicago, 60607
Rating: 91

1512 W TAYLOR ST, Chicago

Last inspected 10mo ago

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0Excellent

West Loop

Ranked #736 of 1000 in West Loop

Improving

4 inspections

Last: Jul 22, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

25%

Clean Rate

3.8

Avg Violations

10 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-14

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+19 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 86/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (91/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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

May 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

5 basic

May

Mar 2024

1 inspections

3 high priority

2 intermediate

2 basic

Apr 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

Apr

Jul 2025

1 inspections

Inspection History

4 records on file

3 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Jul 25

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15 OBSERVED THE REAR UTILITY MOP SINK IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Mar 24

Canvass InspectionFail

3 High2 Med2 Basic

7 total2 risk factors

46/100inspection score

−44 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, AND SERVED, SUCH AS (TACOS, CHICKEN WRAPS, ETC.) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLERS OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR THE HAND SINK DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED TCS FOOD HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, SUCH AS 3LBS OF SHRIMP AT 48.5F. THE MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL OF 3LBS AT $30. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RATS ON PREMISES. OBSERVED OVER # 20 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR ALONG WALLS NEAR THE OVEN IN THE PREP AREA AND #20 DROPPINGS IN THE FURNACE ROOM. ADVISED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED THE REAR UTILITY MOP SINK IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS OF THE PREP, DISHWASHING, AND REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.

Base deductions−44 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

May 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High1 Med5 Basic

7 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS AND OTHER DEBRIS IN THE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REMOVE DEAD INSECTS, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED A FOOD EMPLOYEE PREPARING TORTILLA CHIPS AT THE FRYER WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT; MUST PROVIDE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CRATES BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING, FREE OF UNNECESSARY CREVICES AND DESIGNED TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
UNABLE TO VERIFY FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES. ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WHO ARE NOT A FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

Base deductions−25 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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