What is Bodega Taqueria Y Tequila's health inspection score?

Bodega Taqueria Y Tequila has a SafeDine safety score of 82 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Bodega Taqueria Y Tequila last inspected?

Bodega Taqueria Y Tequila was last inspected on June 9, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Bodega Taqueria Y Tequila have?

Bodega Taqueria Y Tequila has 16 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Bodega Taqueria Y Tequila safe to eat at?

Bodega Taqueria Y Tequila has a good safety record with a score of 82/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Bodega Taqueria Y Tequila

Name: Bodega Taqueria Y Tequila
Address: 912 W RANDOLPH ST, Chicago, 60607
Rating: 82

912 W RANDOLPH ST, Chicago

Last inspected 10mo ago

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0Good

West Loop

Ranked #654 of 1000 in West Loop

Stable

6 inspections

Last: Jun 9, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

17%

Clean Rate

2.7

Avg Violations

10 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-18

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+5 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

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

912 W RANDOLPH ST, Chicago, IL 60607

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2023

2 inspections

2 high priority

3 basic

Apr

Apr 2024

2 inspections

3 high priority

1 intermediate

1 basic

May 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

2 basic

May

Jun 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

2 Canvass Re-Inspection2 Canvass1 License Re-Inspection1 License

Jun 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DISH MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN AREA AND DEEP FRYERS.
61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC−2
8-304.11(A) THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 5/29/25 WAS NOT POSTED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. PREMISES HAD A PASSING INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED FROM 4/2/24 IN THE PUBLIC VIEW. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRCUCTED TO POST IT IN PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−4 pts

May 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med2 Basic

4 total1 risk factor

76/100inspection score

−19 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS (BEEF AT 140F) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROX. 15 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THE DISH WASHING AREA, PREP AREAS AND BAR/REAR DINING ROOM AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DISH MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN AREA AND DEEP FRYERS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTFICATES ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−19 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Apr 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 24

Canvass InspectionFail

3 High1 Med1 Basic

5 total2 risk factors

53/100inspection score

−37 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 (TACOS, BURRITOS, QUESADILLAS, ETC.) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
NOTED LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE AT BAR AND KITCHEN IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. THE SANITIZING STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. EQUIPMENT MUST BE PROPERLY SANITIZED AT A MINIMUM OF 50 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNIT UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (CDPH). TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (RICE). THE INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE OF ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE CONTENTS' NAMES.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

Base deductions−37 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Apr 23

License Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11 OBSERVED EXPOSED PIPES AND UNSEALED WOOD ABOVE THE BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CEILINGS MUST BE INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST PROVIDE

Base deductions−2 pts

Apr 23

License InspectionFail

2 High2 Basic

4 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT THE TWO HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM. WATER TEMPERATURE AT 74-76F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT 100-120F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE BAR HANDWASHING SINK AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED A WASTE WATER PIPE LOCATED DIRECTLY OVER A FOOD PREP AREA (THE BAR). MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILINGS SO THAT THE PREP AREA IS PROTECTED FROM POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION SOURCES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED EXPOSED PIPES AND UNSEALED WOOD ABOVE THE BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CEILINGS MUST BE INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−24 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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