What is Taqueria Diamante's health inspection score?

Taqueria Diamante has a SafeDine safety score of 86 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 Diamante last inspected?

Taqueria Diamante was last inspected on June 25, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Taqueria Diamante have?

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

Is Taqueria Diamante safe to eat at?

Yes, Taqueria Diamante has an excellent safety record with a score of 86/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Taqueria Diamante serve?

Taqueria Diamante serves Mexican cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Taqueria Diamante

Name: Taqueria Diamante
Address: 4431 N BROADWAY, Chicago, 60640
Rating: 86

4431 N BROADWAY, Chicago

Last inspected 9mo ago

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0Excellent

Mexican•Uptown

Ranked #112 of 745 in UptownBetter than 80% of mexican restaurants

Stable

6 inspections

Last: Jun 25, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

2.7

Avg Violations

10 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-14

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+2 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.

Location

4431 N BROADWAY, Chicago, IL 60640

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Violation Timeline

May 2023

1 inspections

2 basic

May

Jul 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 intermediate

2 basic

Aug 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

Aug

Jun 2025

3 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

1 Short Form Complaint2 Canvass Re-Inspection2 Canvass1 License

Jun 25

Short Form Complaint InspectionLatestPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE PREP COUNTERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL WIPING CLOTHS STORED IN PROPER SANITZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE COOKS AREA.

Base deductions−4 pts

Jun 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE PREP COUNTERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL WIPING CLOTHS STORED IN PROPER SANITZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE COOKS AREA.

Base deductions−4 pts

Jun 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT MAINTAINED. NO UP-TO-DATE INSPECTION RECEIPTS (AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR PER CODE) OR SERVICE AGREEMENT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SERVICE AGREEMENT AND UP-TO-DATE PEST CONTROL REPORT(S), BUSINESS LICENSE, CHEMICALS USED, MAP, AND ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS THATS NEEDED INSIDE LOG BOOK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE PREP COUNTERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL WIPING CLOTHS STORED IN PROPER SANITZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE COOKS AREA.

Base deductions−9 pts

Aug 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114 ADDITIONAL CLEANING OF FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High3 Med2 Basic

6 total

71/100inspection score

−29 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK INFRONT PREP AREA.

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED INCOMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENUS FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT: "THESE FOODS ARE COOKED TO ORDER." CONSUMING RAW OR UNDER COOKED MEATS, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED TRES LECHES (CAKE) MADE ON SITE IN A PRE-PACKAGED CONTAINERS FOR SALE IN DISPLAY COOLER WITH MISSING INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIST OF INGREDIENTS FOR EACH PRODUCT.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
FOUND OVER 25 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS AND 5 SMALL LIVE COCKROACHES ON FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND COOLERS IN REAR PREP/SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA. RECOMMEND TO CALL LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS IN REAR AND IN FRONT SERVICE AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
ADDITIONAL CLEANING OF FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Base deductions−29 pts

May 23

License InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BASEMENT CLUTTERED WITH UNNECESSARY ITEMS (HANDSINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, CHAIRS, ETC.) INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE BASEMENT AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−4 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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