What is Taqueria MI Pueblo Iii Inc.'s health inspection score?

Taqueria MI Pueblo Iii Inc. has a SafeDine safety score of 85 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 MI Pueblo Iii Inc. last inspected?

Taqueria MI Pueblo Iii Inc. was last inspected on November 20, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Taqueria MI Pueblo Iii Inc. have?

Taqueria MI Pueblo Iii Inc. has 12 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Taqueria MI Pueblo Iii Inc. safe to eat at?

Yes, Taqueria MI Pueblo Iii Inc. has an excellent safety record with a score of 85/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Taqueria MI Pueblo Iii Inc.

Name: Taqueria MI Pueblo Iii Inc.
Address: 2459 W 51ST ST, Chicago, 60632
Rating: 85

2459 W 51ST ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 11/20/2025

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0Excellent

Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in Chicago

Improving

6 inspections

Last: Nov 20, 2025

high confidence

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Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature controlHigh Priority

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

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-15

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-7 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+8 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

2459 W 51ST ST, Chicago, IL 60632

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Violation Timeline

May 2024

1 inspections

May

Jun 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

Nov 2024

2 inspections

1 basic

Nov

Nov 2025

2 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

6 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Canvass2 License Re-Inspection2 License

Nov 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY TO PREVENT PESTS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

Base deductions−4 pts

Nov 25

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High1 Med4 Basic

7 total

67/100inspection score

−33 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HAND SINK ACCROSS FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH WATER FILTER ATTACHED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED THAT THE HAND SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES FOR HANDWASHING ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED EMPTY COLD HOLD UNIT WITH LOW TEMPERATURE OF 51.7 DEGREES F. INSTRUCTED TO NOT USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL REPAIRED AND HOLDING AT 41 DEGREES AND BELOW.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20-30 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR STORAGE AREA BEHIND GARBAGE CONTAINER AND UNDER THE STORAGE SHELVES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON SIDES OF FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY TO PREVENT PESTS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

Base deductions−33 pts

Nov 24

License Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 24

License Re-Inspection InspectionFail

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED HANDSINK INSTALLED INCORRECTLY. HANDSINK IS LOCATED OUTSIDE THE BAR AREA NOT IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT PLACEMENT OF SINK. INSTALL SOAP, PAPER TOWELS AND HANDWASH SIGN AS WELL. OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK INSTALLED IN BAR AREA HOWEVER NO GREASE TRAP IS INSTALLED, NO MIXING VALVES ON WATER FAUCETS AND LEAK AT BOTTOM OF 2ND COMPARTMENT. 2 FAUCETS ON SINK 1 WITH HOT WATER AND THE OTHER WITH COLD WATER. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VUOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED

Base deductions−2 pts

Jun 24

License InspectionFail

1 High1 Basic

2 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDSINK IN DRINK STATION/DINING ROOM ADDITION AREA WHERE DRINKS ARE SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL HANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND HANDWASHING AND HAND DRYING PROVISION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C).

Basic (1)

−2 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A 3-COMPARTMENT DISH SINK. FACILITY HAS DRINK AREA WITH GLASSWARE AND NO WAREWASHING FACILITIES. INFORMED THAT A 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SHALL BE PROVIDED FOR MANUALLY WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IN THE DRINK AREA (THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK FOR KITCHEN AREA IS LOCATED IN KITCHEN). INSTRUCTED TO CEASE SERVICE UNTIL 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS INSTALLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED

Base deductions−12 pts

May 24

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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