What is Tacosur Taqueria's health inspection score?

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

When was Tacosur Taqueria last inspected?

Tacosur Taqueria was last inspected on October 21, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Tacosur Taqueria have?

Tacosur Taqueria has 10 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Tacosur Taqueria safe to eat at?

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

What type of cuisine does Tacosur Taqueria serve?

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

Official Health Record

Tacosur Taqueria

Name: Tacosur Taqueria
Address: 3952 W 31ST ST, Chicago, 60623
Rating: 100

3952 W 31ST ST, Chicago

Last inspected 7mo ago

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0Excellent

Mexican•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 84% of mexican restaurants

Stable

6 inspections

Last: Oct 21, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

50%

Clean Rate

1.7

Avg Violations

8 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

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

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

-3

Final Score

100

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

0 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

100

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 97/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (100/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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.

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2023

2 inspections

1 high priority

4 basic

Jul

Dec 2024

1 inspections

3 high priority

1 intermediate

1 basic

Oct 2025

3 inspections

Oct

Inspection History

6 records on file

2 Canvass2 Non-Inspection1 License Re-Inspection1 License

Oct 25

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

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 SUCH AS (TACOS, TORTAS, ETC.) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
NOTED IMPROPER COLD-HOLD TEMPERATURE OF 45.5F AT FRONT COLD HOLDING UNIT. INFORMED ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS SHALL MAINTAIN A PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. THE REFRIGERATOR UNIT MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (CDPH). PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 1LB OF HAM AT 45.2F, 1LB OF CHICKEN AT 45.8F, AND 1LB OF PORK AT 45.4F. THE MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL OF 9LBS AT $95. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−37 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Jul 23

License Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jul 23

License InspectionFail

1 High3 Basic

4 total1 risk factor

79/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO CHLORINE OR QUATS SANITIZER TESTING DEVICES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
FACILITY DOES NOT HAVE A RECORD OF ANY CONTRACT WITH A WASTE DISPOSAL COMPANY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF A CONTRACT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (B) NO CITATION ISSUED
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−16 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 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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