What is Rico Rico Taqueria's health inspection score?

Rico Rico Taqueria has a SafeDine safety score of 99 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Rico Rico Taqueria last inspected?

Rico Rico Taqueria was last inspected on February 20, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Rico Rico Taqueria have?

Rico Rico Taqueria has 8 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Rico Rico Taqueria safe to eat at?

Yes, Rico Rico Taqueria has an excellent safety record with a score of 99/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Rico Rico Taqueria serve?

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

Official Health Record

Rico Rico Taqueria

Name: Rico Rico Taqueria
Address: 752 W GARFIELD BLVD, Chicago, 60609
Rating: 99

752 W GARFIELD BLVD, Chicago

Last Inspected: 2/20/2026

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0Excellent

Mexican•Chicago

Ranked #87 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 84% of mexican restaurants

Stable

4 inspections

Last: Feb 20, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

50%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

3 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation issue

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-1

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+1 pts

100

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.

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752 W GARFIELD BLVD, Chicago, IL 60609

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Violation Timeline

Dec 2024

2 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

3 basic

Dec

Jul 2025

1 inspections

1 basic

Feb 2026

1 inspections

Feb

Inspection History

4 records on file

2 Canvass1 License Re-Inspection1 License

Feb 26

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 25

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED VARIOUS COOKED AND FROZEN FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS THROUGHOUT COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE AND USE FOOD GRADE BAGS ONLY FOR STORAGE.

Base deductions−2 pts

Dec 24

License Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 24

License InspectionFail

2 High2 Med3 Basic

7 total2 risk factors

54/100inspection score

−36 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
PIC DOES NOT HAVE A CFM'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CHICAGO CFM'S CERTIFICATE.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO CHICAGO CFM NOR CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CHICAGO CFM CERTIFICATE AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
FREEZERS ON SITE NOT ON AND UNABLE TO DETERMINE IF THEY ARE ABLE TO HOLD THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FREEZERS ON AND MAINTAINING THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE FOR FREEZING. PRIORITY 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOR CONTRACT WITH A PEST CONTROL COMPANY. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SERVICE WITH A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND PROVIDE A LOG BOOK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(c)NO CITATION ISSUED

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NO SPLASH GUARD ON THE PREP HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PARTITIONER TO THE HAND WASHING SINK TO CONTROL SPLASHING ONTO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DOES NOT REACH ALL COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FAUCET THAT CAN REACH ALL COMPARTMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
CHICAGO CFM MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−36 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 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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