What is Taqueria Atotonilco's health inspection score?

Taqueria Atotonilco has a SafeDine safety score of 75 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Taqueria Atotonilco last inspected?

Taqueria Atotonilco was last inspected on May 21, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Taqueria Atotonilco have?

Taqueria Atotonilco has 41 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Taqueria Atotonilco safe to eat at?

Taqueria Atotonilco has a good safety record with a score of 75/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Taqueria Atotonilco serve?

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

Official Health Record

Taqueria Atotonilco

Name: Taqueria Atotonilco
Address: 5656 S KEDZIE AVE, Chicago, 60629
Rating: 75

5656 S KEDZIE AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 5/21/2026

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0Good

Mexican•Chicago Lawn

Ranked #31 of 40 in Chicago LawnBetter than 84% of mexican restaurants

Declining

8 inspections

Last: May 21, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

13%

Clean Rate

5.1

Avg Violations

This month

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-25

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-15 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-11 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.

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2022

1 inspections

6 high priority

1 intermediate

10 basic

Apr

Mar 2023

3 inspections

2 high priority

2 basic

Jul 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

6 basic

Jul

Sep 2024

1 inspections

3 basic

Apr 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

4 basic

Apr

May 2026

1 inspections

5 intermediate

Inspection History

8 records on file

4 Canvass2 Complaint2 Complaint Re-Inspection

May 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

5 Med

5 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−5
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−5
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5

Base deductions−25 pts

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High4 Basic

5 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

15FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED−10
CONTAINERS OF FOOD UNCOVERED IN PREP COOLER IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROPERLY COVER/PROTECT AND MAINTAIN

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
PLASTIC AND STYROFOAM CUPS SUBMERGED IN FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND BEING USED AS DISPENSING UTENSILS. INSTD TO USE PROPER DISPENSING UTENSILS WITH HANDLE AND STORE PROPERLY (HANDLE ABOVE FOOD).
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT FRONT PREP JUICING STATION. USING PLASTIC WRAP. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
CARDBOARD LINING UNDERNEATH FLOOR MATS IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINING AND MAINTAIN SURFACE THAT IS EASILY CLEANABLE
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE

Base deductions−18 pts

Sep 24

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
LARGE CUTTING BOARD IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH HEAVILY WORN AND UNEVEN SURFACE. INSTD TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARD AND MAINTAIN
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
DAMAGED GASKETS ON BOTTOM OF WALK IN COOLER DOORS IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REPAIR GAKSETS AND MAINTAIN
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
LARGE AMOUNT OF CLOTHS AND CARDBOARD BEING USED TO ELEVATE CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP TABLES IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE CLOTHS AND CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN ALL SURFACES, SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE

Base deductions−6 pts

Jul 23

Complaint InspectionPass

1 High6 Basic

7 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING/NOT WORKING AT FIRST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH HOLE AT THE TOP CENTER COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED NON-FUNCTIONING ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA AND NON-FUNCTIONING JUICE MACHINE AT FRONT COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.

Base deductions−22 pts

Mar 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionFail

1 High1 Basic

2 total1 risk factor

83/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY WHERE ALL MANAGERS, FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGES THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN REPORTING ANY ILLNESSES TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED

Basic (1)

−2 pts

59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
8-404.13(B:4): **P** Enforcement by the Regulatory Authority (Non-Compliance) NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT # 2572192 CONDUCTED ON MARCH 8, 2022. PREVIOUS FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: 6-301.14: **C** Handwashing Signage OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES. 47 4-202.16: **C** Nonfood-Contact Surfaces OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. 47 4-501.11: **C** Good Repair and Proper Adjustment- Equipment OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON WALK-IN COOLER DOORS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. .2-102.13: **C** Food Handler Training (PA 100-0367 Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act) 57 2-102.13 "C" OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-0

Base deductions−12 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Mar 23

Complaint InspectionFail

1 High1 Basic

2 total1 risk factor

83/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY WHERE ALL MANAGERS, FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGES THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN REPORTING ANY ILLNESSES TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED

Basic (1)

−2 pts

60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2554837 CONDUCTED ON APRIL 26, 2022. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: 6-301.14: **C** Handwashing Signage OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES. 37 3-302.12: **C** Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD. 47 4-202.16: **C** Nonfood-Contact Surfaces OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. 47 4-501.11: **C** Good Repair and Proper Adjustment- Equipment OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON WALK-IN COOLER DOORS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. 49 4-602.13: Nonfood-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulati

Base deductions−12 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Apr 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

6 High1 Med10 Basic

17 total4 risk factors

0/100inspection score

−85 pts

High Priority (6)

−60 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING AL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD (BEEF 181.8F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY WHERE ALL MANAGERS, FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGES THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN REPORTING ANY ILLNESSES TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A PROCEDURE AND PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES FOR HANDLING THESE EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
HAND WASHING SINKS NOT ACCESSIBLE, OBSERVED PLASTIC BAGS, BLENDER CONTAINER AND WATER BOTTLE STORED INSIDE HAND WASHING SINK IN BEVERAGE PREP AREA, FOUR PACKAGES OF PLASTIC LIDS STORED INSIDE HAND WASHING SINK IN TAQUERIA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

Basic (10)

−20 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES AND UTENSILS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES AND UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON WALK-IN COOLER DOORS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, AND SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SPILLS ON WALLS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT UTILITY AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−85 pts

Risk factor bonus (4× +5)−20 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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