What is Taqueria Atotonilco #2's health inspection score?

Taqueria Atotonilco #2 has a SafeDine safety score of 79 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 #2 last inspected?

Taqueria Atotonilco #2 was last inspected on August 8, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Taqueria Atotonilco #2 have?

Taqueria Atotonilco #2 has 31 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Taqueria Atotonilco #2 safe to eat at?

Taqueria Atotonilco #2 has a good safety record with a score of 79/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Taqueria Atotonilco #2

Name: Taqueria Atotonilco #2
Address: 1649 W 47TH ST, Chicago, 60609
Rating: 79

1649 W 47TH ST, Chicago

Last inspected 8mo ago

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0Good

Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in Chicago

Improving

6 inspections

Last: Aug 8, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

5.2

Avg Violations

8 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-21

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

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+7 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.

Location

1649 W 47TH ST, Chicago, IL 60609

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Violation Timeline

Jan 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

3 basic

Jan

Feb 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

1 basic

Feb 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

6 basic

Feb

Mar 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Apr 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Apr

Aug 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

4 Canvass2 Canvass Re-Inspection

Aug 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
UNABLE TO LOCATE THERMOMETERS INSIDE EQUIPMENT.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS THOUGHOUT REAR AND FRONT PREP AREA. MUST MAINTAIN

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVDD STORED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE SPACE WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATED ON EXTERIOR SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN PRIOR TO STORING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AREA, REAR PREP, WALK IN COOLERS AND ALL STORAGE SPACES UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Base deductions−9 pts

Apr 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
4-204.112(B) OBSERVED 2-DOOR UPRIGHT BEVERAGE COOLER USED TO STORE SAUCES MISSING INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN A CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY VIEWABLE LOCATION IN ALL EQUIPMENT USED TO COLD-HOLD TCS FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-307.11 OBSERVED CLEAN LINENS IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING STORED IN THE SAME CONTAINER IN CONTACT WITH DRY FOOD (CHILES) IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE CLEAN LINEN PACKAGING AND DRY FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
4-903.11 (A; B;D) OBSERVED CLEAN EQUIPMENT STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR BENEATH SHELVES IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA. OBSERVED SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES (STYROFOAM CUPS) IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR STORAGE HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE EQUIPMENT AND SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN ALL CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15 OBSERVED DRAIN PLUGS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DRAIN PLUGS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FOR FILLING BASINS DURING WAREWASHING AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
5-501.115 OBSERVED REAR OUTDOOR WASTE STORAGE AREA (BEHIND FENCES OUTSIDE OF EXTERIOR DOOR) TO BE CLUTTERED WITH LITTER AND OTHER DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESS CLUTTER AND DEBRIS FROM REAR OUTDOOR WASTE STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN WASTE ENCLOSURES FREE FROM CLUTTER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 OBSERVED WALL BEHING COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE MAIN COOK LINE TO BE SOILED WITH GREASE AND DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AND FLOORS BEHIND AND BENEATH EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−15 pts

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED 2-DOOR UPRIGHT BEVERAGE COOLER USED TO STORE SAUCES MISSING INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN A CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY-VIEWABLE LOCATION IN ALL EQUIPMENT USED TO COLD-HOLD TCS FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED CLEAN LINENS IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING STORED IN SAME CONTAINER IN CONTACT WITH DRY FOOD (CHILES) IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE CLEAN LINEN PACKAGING AND DRY FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
OBSERVED CLEAN EQUIPMENT STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR BENEATH SHELVES IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA. OBSERVED SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES (STYROFOAM CUPS) IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR STORAGE HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE EQUIPMENT AND SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN ALL CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED DRAIN PLUGS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DRAIN PLUGS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FOR FILLING BASINS DURING WAREWASHING AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED REAR OUTDOOR WASTE STORAGE AREA (BEHIND FENCES OUTSIDE OF EXTERIOR DOOR) TO BE CLUTTERED WITH LITTER AND OTHER DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESS CLUTTER AND DEBRIS FROM REAR OUTDOOR WASTE STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN WASTE ENCLOSURES FREE FROM CLUTTER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED WALL BEHING COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE MAIN COOK LINE TO BE SOILED WITH GREASE AND DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AND FLOORS BEHIND AND BENEATH EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM CANVASS INSPECTION ON 2/28/2024 (INSPECTION NO. 2590248): #57 2-102.13: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES. #58 2-102.13: OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS TO OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE. OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED ONLY ONE VALID ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE ON-SITE WITH MULTIPLE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−17 pts

Feb 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High6 Basic

7 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE GRILL/PREP AREA AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED ON FLOOR IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE WOMEN TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−22 pts

Feb 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 High1 Med1 Basic

3 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN MENS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRY OUTER DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED FRONT FRUIT JUICE PREP AREA COOLER WITH BROKEN GASKETS AND TAPE BEING USED TO HOLD GASKETS IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−17 pts

Jan 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med3 Basic

5 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN MENS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTAL AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRY OUTER DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED FRONT FRUIT JUICE PREP AREA COOLER WITH BROKEN GASKETS AND TAPE BEING USED TO HOLD GASKETS IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLERS, FANS IN REAR PREP AREA, CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS AND CEILING VENTS.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2549921 ISSUED ON FEBRUARY 16, 2022. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. #37-BULK CONTAINERS IN COOLER WITH NO LABELS. #49-MOLD BUILD UP IN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

Base deductions−21 pts

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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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