What is Raymonds Tacos Llc's health inspection score?

Raymonds Tacos Llc has a SafeDine safety score of 78 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Raymonds Tacos Llc last inspected?

Raymonds Tacos Llc was last inspected on April 16, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Raymonds Tacos Llc have?

Raymonds Tacos Llc has 13 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Raymonds Tacos Llc safe to eat at?

Raymonds Tacos Llc has a good safety record with a score of 78/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Raymonds Tacos Llc

Name: Raymonds Tacos Llc
Address: 229 S WESTERN AVE, Chicago, 60612
Rating: 78

229 S WESTERN AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 11mo ago

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0Good

Near West Side

Ranked #128 of 196 in Near West Side

Improving

2 inspections

Last: Apr 16, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

50%

Clean Rate

6.5

Avg Violations

12 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-22

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-6 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+48 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% 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

229 S WESTERN AVE, Chicago, IL 60612

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Inspection History

2 records on file

2 Canvass

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High2 Med9 Basic

13 total

52/100inspection score

−48 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED NO SANITIZER AVAILABLE ON THE PREMISES TO SANITIZE DISHES AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT SANITIZER MUST BE AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED TWO 2-DOOR PREP COOLERS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE GRILL WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 55F AND THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE CORNER NEAR THE EXIT DOOR WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48F. BOTH COOLERS WERE USED TO STORE TCS FOODS, SUCH AS EGGS AND MEAT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BOTH COOLERS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED EGGS AT 49F, HAM AT 44F, CHEESE AT 45F, TARTAR SAUCE AT 48F, SOUR CREAM AT 53F, BEANS AT 47F, AND BEEF AT 46F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE EXIT DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS.

Basic (9)

−18 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES AND FREEZERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED A SMALL PLASTIC CONTAINER AND A STYROFOAM CUP USED AS SCOOPS INSIDE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER UTENSILS WITH HANDLES STORED OUTSIDE OF THE FOOD.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED INSIDE OF PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF THE CHEST FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD-GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE WASHROOM.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER, MICROWAVE, AND PREP TABLES.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE INSTALLED ON THE WASHROOM DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
REPLACE THE CEILING TILE ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH A HOLE IN THE TILE'S CORNER.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

Base deductions−48 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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