What is Esparza's Tacos, Llc's health inspection score?

Esparza's Tacos, Llc has a SafeDine safety score of 89 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Esparza's Tacos, Llc last inspected?

Esparza's Tacos, Llc was last inspected on November 14, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Esparza's Tacos, Llc have?

Esparza's Tacos, Llc has 14 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Esparza's Tacos, Llc safe to eat at?

Yes, Esparza's Tacos, Llc has an excellent safety record with a score of 89/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Esparza's Tacos, Llc

Name: Esparza's Tacos, Llc
Address: 6610 S PULASKI RD, Chicago, 60629
Rating: 89

6610 S PULASKI RD, Chicago

Last Inspected: 11/14/2025

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0Excellent

Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in Chicago

Stable

6 inspections

Last: Nov 14, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

2.3

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-11

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-4 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-7 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-3 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

6610 S PULASKI RD, Chicago, IL 60629

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2023

1 inspections

Jun

Aug 2023

2 inspections

2 basic

Mar 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Mar

Jan 2025

1 inspections

3 basic

Nov 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Nov

Inspection History

6 records on file

1 Complaint2 Canvass3 License

Nov 25

Complaint InspectionLatestPass

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
OBSERVED FOOD ITEM THAWING IMPROPERLY SITTING IN STAGNANT WATER IN FOOD CONTAINER IN 3RD COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO THAW PROPERLY.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER, COLD HOLD UNITS/2 DR REFRIGERATORS AND PREP AREA COOLERS UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE LIDS AND/OR COVERS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR WHEN PREPARING FOOD.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED REAR HAND WASH SINK WITHOUT A WASTE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE AND POST.

Base deductions−13 pts

Jan 25

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
CUTTING BOARD AT FRONT PREP AREA WARPED AND WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARD AND MAINTAIN
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
FOIL LINING ON STOVE AND STORAGE SHELVES IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE FOIL SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
MISSING COVER FOR RECEPTACLE IN LADIES/UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE COVER AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−6 pts

Mar 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

28TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED−5
OBSERVED PERSONAL CARE ITEMS ON A SHELF ABOVE THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA

Basic (3)

−6 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
OBSERVED PLATES WERE NOT STORED INVERTED IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER TO STORE PLATES IN INVERTED POSITION AS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION ON HOOD VENTILATION OVER THE GRILL AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR MALE FOOD HANDLER ON SITE. MUST OBTAIN AND PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING.

Base deductions−11 pts

Aug 23

License InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES NOTED ON THE SHELVING IN THE FRONT COOK LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW WOOD SO THE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

Base deductions−4 pts

Aug 23

License InspectionCleanNot Ready

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 23

License InspectionCleanNot Ready

No violations

100/100inspection score

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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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