What is Taqueria & Tamales EL Buen Gusto's health inspection score?

Taqueria & Tamales EL Buen Gusto has a SafeDine safety score of 88 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 & Tamales EL Buen Gusto last inspected?

Taqueria & Tamales EL Buen Gusto was last inspected on March 14, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Taqueria & Tamales EL Buen Gusto have?

Taqueria & Tamales EL Buen Gusto has 32 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Taqueria & Tamales EL Buen Gusto safe to eat at?

Yes, Taqueria & Tamales EL Buen Gusto has an excellent safety record with a score of 88/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Taqueria & Tamales EL Buen Gusto

Name: Taqueria & Tamales EL Buen Gusto
Address: 6012 W FULLERTON AVE, Chicago, 60639
Rating: 88

6012 W FULLERTON AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 12mo ago

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0Excellent

Chicago

Ranked #1000 of 1000 in Chicago

Stable

8 inspections

Last: Mar 14, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

50%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

13 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-12

Final Score

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

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

0 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

100

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

6012 W FULLERTON AVE, Chicago, IL 60639

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2023

2 inspections

6 high priority

6 intermediate

16 basic

Nov

Dec 2023

3 inspections

4 intermediate

Nov 2024

1 inspections

Nov

Dec 2024

1 inspections

Mar 2025

1 inspections

Mar

Inspection History

8 records on file

1 Canvass2 Non-Inspection4 License Re-Inspection1 License

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 23

License Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 23

License Re-Inspection InspectionFail

2 Med

2 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES IN FACILITY , IN AREAS SUCH AS IN TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT DOOR TRACKS ON LEFT SIDE, NEXT TO LEG BASE OF SHELF IN HALLWAY NEAR REAR EXIT AND ON FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES FROM SAID AREAS AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED TWO ROACHES IN FACILITY, IN DINING AREA CRAWLING ON CEILING BEAM AND IN REAR HALLWAY NEAR EXIT CRAWLING ON CEILING NEAR PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 12/11/2023. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)

Base deductions−10 pts

Dec 23

License Re-Inspection InspectionFail

2 Med

2 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 9 ROACHES IN FACILITY, IN AREAS SUCH STORAGE ROOM UNDERNEATH STAIRS, 2 IN DINING ROOM ON WALLS, 1 OUTSIDE KITCHEN DOOR, 1 ON DOOR OF FREEZER, 1 ON TOP OF FREEZER, 1 IN CUSTOMER WASHROOM ON WALL, 1 ON WALL NEXT TO FREEZER AND 1 AT BASE OF FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO ELMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 12/4/2023. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-501.112: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES THROUGHOUT FACILITY, ON DINING ROOM FLOOR ALONG WALLS, BEHIND STOVE, REAR EXIT IN CORNERS, ON FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM UNDERNEATH STAIRS, ON TOP OF POT ON BOTTOM SHELF NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, ON LOWER WHITE SHELF IN PREP AREA, ON FLOOR IN FRONT OF BLACK REFRIGERATOR AND IN CORNER NEXT TO BLACK REFRIGERATOR ON NORTHSIDE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES AND DETAIL CLEAN WALLS, FLOORS, CORNERS AND ALONG BASES OF WALLS THROUGHOUT FACILITY.

Base deductions−10 pts

Nov 23

License Re-Inspection InspectionFail

2 Med5 Basic

7 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-501.111: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 ROACHES, IN AREAS SUCH AS DINING AREA NEAR EXTRA TABLES ALONG WALL, CRAWLING ON REAR OF FLAT TOP GRILL IN KITCHEN, CRAWLING ON WALL IN CUSTOMER WASHROOM, CRAWLING ON WALL LEADING INTO KITCHEN NEAR REFRIGERATORS, ON WALL NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON CEILING LEADING TO REAR EXIT. INSTRUCTED TO ELMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 11/24/2023. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES IN INTERIOR OF TWO DOOR COOLER AND ON EXTERIOR AT TOP ON SIGNAGE, ON FLOOR IN DINING AREA IN BETWEEN EXTRA TABLES ALONG WALL, UNDERNEATH AND ALONG WALLS NEAR TWO DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES AND DETAIL CLEAN SAID AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES FROM INTERIOR OF TWO DOOR COOLER, DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR AND SANITIZE INTERIOR.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-307.11 OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON LEFT SIDE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT OF SHELVES OF STORAGE RACK.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C): OBSERVED SPILLAGE ON INTERIOR OF ALL THREE COLD HOLDING UNITS AND INTERIOR OF UPRIGHT BLACK FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
6-501.19: OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON WASHROOM DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
5-501.17: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN CUSTOMER OR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN BOTH WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES.

Base deductions−20 pts

Nov 23

License InspectionFail

6 High4 Med11 Basic

21 total1 risk factor

0/100inspection score

−102 pts

High Priority (6)

−60 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST HAVE A PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HANDWASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN KITCHEN AND IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO POST HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN BOTH WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED HAND DRYING PROVISION SHALL BE PROVIDED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED TO TO ALLOW CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEES IN DINING ROOM NEAR HOT SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK TO ALLOW CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEES OR RELOCATE HOT SERVING LINE INTO KITCHEN IN PREP AREA TO ALLOW ACCESS TO HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED NO UNSCENTED CHEMICAL SANITIZER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNSCENTED CHEMICAL SANITIZER ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN TWO DOOR BLACK REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND MAINTAIN ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C)
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED FOUR LARGE ROACHES, IN AREAS SUCH AS SMALL STORAGE ROOM UNDERNEATH STAIRS, CRAWLING ON PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN, CRAWLING ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN REAR EXIT HALLWAY AND KITCHEN AND ON WALL UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED TWO SMALL FLIES IN DINING ROOM AND KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO ELMINATE ROACH AND SMALL FLY ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED TWO DEAD SMALL ROACHES IN FREEZER ABOVE REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS.

Basic (11)

−22 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED THE ENTRY WAY INTO THE PREP AREA NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY THE PUBLIC. MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER AT THE ENTRANCE TO PREVENT CUSTOMERS FROM ENTERING THE PREP AREA. OBSERVED ONE DOOR BLACK FREEZER IN REAR OF DINING AREA ACROSS FROM CUSTOMER WASHROOM NOT LOCKED, FREEZER WILL BE USED FOR TORTILLA STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LOCK ON FREEZER DOOR TO PREVENT PUBLIC CONTAMINATION OF FOOD IN FREEZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SPILLAGE ON INTERIOR OF ALL THREE COLD HOLDING UNITS AND INTERIOR OF UPRIGHT BLACK FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
50HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE−2
OBSERVED NO WATER PROVIDED AT UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER PRESSURE AT UTILITY SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED DRAIN PIPES FROM WASHROOM AND GREASE TRAP LEADING INTO KITCHEN FLOOR DRAIN WITH NO AIR GAP LEADING TO FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AIR GAP LEADING TO FLOOR DRAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEE AND CUSTOMER WASHROOM DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON BOTH WASHROOM DOORS AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN CUSTOMER OR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN BOTH WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AROUND WHITE PIPE. OBSERVED DAMAGED BRICK WALL LEADING TO REAR EXIT ABOVE WALL VENT COVER. OBSERVED HOLE AROUND WALL VENT COVER IN CUSTOMER WASHROOM. OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL AT BASE OF WALL NEXT TO PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY SEAL FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SPLASHES ON WALLS IN HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR EXIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPAINT WALLS IN HALLWAY.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED DUST ON WALL VENT COVER IN HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR EXIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED TWO MISSING LIGHT BULBS IN LIGHT FIXTURE IN CUSTOMER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES.

Base deductions−102 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

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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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