What is Los Milagros Taqueria's health inspection score?

Los Milagros Taqueria 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 Los Milagros Taqueria last inspected?

Los Milagros Taqueria was last inspected on November 26, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Los Milagros Taqueria have?

Los Milagros Taqueria has 7 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Los Milagros Taqueria safe to eat at?

Yes, Los Milagros Taqueria has an excellent safety record with a score of 89/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Los Milagros Taqueria

Name: Los Milagros Taqueria
Address: 125 S CLARK ST, Chicago, 60603
Rating: 89

125 S CLARK ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 11/26/2025

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0Excellent

The Loop

Ranked #111 of 865 in The Loop

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3 inspections

Last: Nov 26, 2025

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

2.3

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

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

-6 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-9 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

125 S CLARK ST, Chicago, IL 60603

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Violation Timeline

Feb 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

Feb

Dec 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

Nov 2025

1 inspections

2 intermediate

3 basic

Nov

Inspection History

3 records on file

2 Canvass1 License

Nov 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

2 Med3 Basic

5 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED TWO CONTAINERS OF COLD TCS FOOD(POTATO SOUP), HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 49.5-58.1F IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $70 WEIGHING 15LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. CORRECTED ON SITE DISCLOSURE ADDED TO MENU BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION DISCLOSURE STATES THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Basic (3)

−6 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED IN USE UTENSILS STORED IN CONTAINER OF WATER BETWEEN USES ON PREP AREA OF COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED DURING PAUSES IN FOOD PREPARATION OR DISPENSING UTENSILS SHALL BE STORED ON A CLEAN PORTION OF THE FOOD PREPARATION TABLE OR COOKING EQUIPMENT ONLY IF THE IN USE UTENSIL AND THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF THE FOOD PREPARATION TABLE OR COOKING EQUIPMENT ARE CLEANED AND SANITIZED THROUGHOUT THE DAY AT LEAST EVERY FOUR HOURS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED DISH RACKS STORED ON FLOOR NEXT TO HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED FOR EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.

Base deductions−16 pts

Dec 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED DISH RACKS AND COOKING PANS ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE DISH RACKS AND PANS ABOVE THE FLOOR.

Base deductions−2 pts

Feb 24

License InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS FOR LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Base deductions−2 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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