What is Mama's Grilled Tacos's health inspection score?

Mama's Grilled Tacos has a SafeDine safety score of 86 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Mama's Grilled Tacos last inspected?

Mama's Grilled Tacos was last inspected on January 28, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Mama's Grilled Tacos have?

Mama's Grilled Tacos has 9 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Mama's Grilled Tacos safe to eat at?

Yes, Mama's Grilled Tacos has an excellent safety record with a score of 86/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Mama's Grilled Tacos serve?

Mama's Grilled Tacos serves Mexican cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Mama's Grilled Tacos

Name: Mama's Grilled Tacos
Address: 3412 W 79TH ST, Chicago, 60652
Rating: 86

3412 W 79TH ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 1/28/2026

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0Excellent

Mexican•Chicago

Ranked #605 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 84% of mexican restaurants

Stable

2 inspections

Last: Jan 28, 2026

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

4.5

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-14

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-5 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-7 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-2 pts

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.

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Inspection History

2 records on file

1 Canvass1 License

Jan 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR IN POOR REPAIR (BROKEN). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND GREASE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON BULBS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND CLEAN THE REST.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION (58) ALLERGEN TRAINING NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2616828 DATE 5/5/25 AS REQUIRED. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.

Base deductions−13 pts

May 25

License InspectionPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED SMALL HOLES IN THE OFFICE SPACE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ANY OPENINGS.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BACK FLOW DEVICE ON THE UTLILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.

Base deductions−11 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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