What is Jefe DE Tacos's health inspection score?

Jefe DE Tacos has a SafeDine safety score of 74 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Jefe DE Tacos last inspected?

Jefe DE Tacos was last inspected on March 5, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Jefe DE Tacos have?

Jefe DE Tacos has 12 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Jefe DE Tacos safe to eat at?

Jefe DE Tacos has a good safety record with a score of 74/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Jefe DE Tacos serve?

Jefe DE Tacos serves Mexican cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Jefe DE Tacos

Name: Jefe DE Tacos
Address: 7753 S ASHLAND AVE, Chicago, 60620
Rating: 74

7753 S ASHLAND AVE, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 3/5/2025

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0Good

Mexican•Chicago

Ranked #1000 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 80% of mexican restaurants

Improving

2 inspections

Last: Mar 5, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

50%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

13 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility conditionHigh Priority

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-26

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-7 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+40 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% 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

7753 S ASHLAND AVE, Chicago, IL 60620

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Inspection History

2 records on file

1 Canvass1 License

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 24

License InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med10 Basic

12 total1 risk factor

60/100inspection score

−35 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT AND REAR DOORS MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

Basic (10)

−20 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
MUST ELEVATE FOOD PRODUCTS FROM WALK IN COOLER FLOOR AND STORE PROPERLY.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELF.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON REAR REACH IN COOLER,MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON GLASS SLIDING DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED OVERSIZED POTS & PLASTIC BINS TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE SMALL POTS OR A LARGER SINK.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM EXTERIOR OF REAR REACH IN COOLERS.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN 1ST FL. UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA,MISSING ,LOOSE & DAMAGED FLOORING & FLOOR TILES AND WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS NEXT TO DISH STORAGE RACK,1ST FL. TOILET ROOM TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−35 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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