What is Super Taqueria EL Taconazo EL Tio Co.'s health inspection score?

Super Taqueria EL Taconazo EL Tio Co. has a SafeDine safety score of 77 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Super Taqueria EL Taconazo EL Tio Co. last inspected?

Super Taqueria EL Taconazo EL Tio Co. was last inspected on July 22, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Super Taqueria EL Taconazo EL Tio Co. have?

Super Taqueria EL Taconazo EL Tio Co. has 13 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Super Taqueria EL Taconazo EL Tio Co. safe to eat at?

Super Taqueria EL Taconazo EL Tio Co. has a good safety record with a score of 77/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Super Taqueria EL Taconazo EL Tio Co. serve?

Super Taqueria EL Taconazo EL Tio Co. serves Mexican cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Super Taqueria EL Taconazo EL Tio Co.

Name: Super Taqueria EL Taconazo EL Tio Co.
Address: 3529 W FULLERTON AVE, Chicago, 60647
Rating: 77

3529 W FULLERTON AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 8mo ago

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Mexican•Logan Square

Ranked #421 of 729 in Logan SquareBetter than 80% of mexican restaurants

Declining

4 inspections

Last: Jul 22, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

25%

Clean Rate

3.3

Avg Violations

9 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violationHigh Priority

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-23

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-6 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-8 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-19 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

3529 W FULLERTON AVE, Chicago, IL 60647

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Jun

Jul 2023

1 inspections

Oct 2024

1 inspections

2 basic

Oct

Jul 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

6 basic

Inspection History

4 records on file

3 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Jul 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med6 Basic

8 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

9NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED−10
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER IN REAR PREP DIP CUP INTO RICE IN HOT HOLDING AND SMASH RICE DOWN INTO CUP WITH BARE HANDS, INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLER TO DISPOSE OF RICE AND TO STOP THIS PRACTICE, FOOD EMPLOYEES' MAY NOT CONTACT EXPOSED, READY-TO-EAT FOOD WITH THEIR BARE HANDS AND SHALL USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS, TONGS, SINGLE-USE GLOVES, OR DISPENSING EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE FOOD DISPLAY COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: SLICED CHICKEN BREAST 48.7F, BREADED CHICKEN BREAST 48.7F, BEEF LIVER AT 58.9F, EGGS AT 56.7F, TACO STEAK MEAT 51.9F, FISH 49.9F, ARRACHERA 50.4F, CHORIZO 47.8F, COOKED POTATOES 51.3F, COOKED CACTUS 51.9F AND COOKED SLICED PEPPER 53.2F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 25 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $290.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVEDFOOD ENCRUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER, ABOVE 3 COMP SINK, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FAUCET AT HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA LEAKING, NOTED FAUCET AT 3 COMP SINK ALSO LOOSE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT, REAR PREP AND DISH AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE BATHROOM DAMAGED, AND WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND/OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Base deductions−27 pts

Oct 24

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT MOP SINK FAUCET.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND WALLS AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO AT BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE.MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−4 pts

Jul 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 2 LIVE ROACHES ON PREP AREA WALL BY HANDWASH SINK. MUST REMOVE LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA COOLERS AND COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF PREP AREA COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON BASEMENT FLOOR. MUST KEEP BASEMENT FLOOR DRY/CLEAN THROUGHOUT.

Base deductions−9 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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