What is Taqueria Amigo Chino's health inspection score?

Taqueria Amigo Chino has a SafeDine safety score of 60 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Taqueria Amigo Chino last inspected?

Taqueria Amigo Chino was last inspected on March 18, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Taqueria Amigo Chino have?

Taqueria Amigo Chino has 20 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Taqueria Amigo Chino safe to eat at?

Taqueria Amigo Chino has a safety score of 60/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Taqueria Amigo Chino serve?

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

Official Health Record

Taqueria Amigo Chino

Name: Taqueria Amigo Chino
Address: 5601 W IRVING PARK RD, Chicago, 60634
Rating: 60

5601 W IRVING PARK RD, Chicago

Last Inspected: 3/18/2026

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0Fair

Mexican•Portage Park

Ranked #62 of 67 in Portage ParkBetter than 84% of mexican restaurants

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7 inspections

Last: Mar 18, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

43%

Clean Rate

2.9

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

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-42

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-13 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-38 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 58/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (60/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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

Nov 2022

2 inspections

2 intermediate

4 basic

Nov

Sep 2023

1 inspections

Oct 2023

1 inspections

Oct

Mar 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Mar 2025

1 inspections

Mar

Mar 2026

1 inspections

3 high priority

4 intermediate

Inspection History

7 records on file

4 Canvass1 Complaint1 Short Form Complaint1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Mar 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass with Conditions

3 High4 Med

7 total3 risk factors

35/100inspection score

−50 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
6PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USERisk Factor−10

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−5
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−5

Base deductions−50 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 24

Complaint InspectionPass

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND WALK IN COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
NOTED A LARGE POTS AND PANS UNABLE TO FIT INSIDE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE EQUIPMENT.(LARGE POTS AND PANS).
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO NOTED SLOW DRAIN AT THE HAND WASHING SINK BY THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS SEALED WITH SPONGES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND PREP AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.

Base deductions−17 pts

Oct 23

Short Form Complaint InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 23

Canvass InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
FOUND COOKING POT NOT ABLE TO FIT INSIDE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.(TOO BIG).MUST REMOVE OR PROVIDE WRITTEN WASH,RINSE, AND SANITIZE PROCEDURE.

Base deductions−2 pts

Nov 22

Canvass InspectionFail

2 Med3 Basic

5 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
FOUND NO REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS FOR FOOD SOLD RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AT PREMISES.(STEAK AND EGGS,ETC.)MUST PROVIDE.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED AT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE(RICE, SUGAR,ETC.)MUST LABEL.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
FOUND COOKING POT NOT ABLE TO FIT INSIDE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.(TOO BIG).MUST REMOVE OR PROVIDE WRITTEN WASH,RINSE, AND SANITIZE PROCEDURE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
FOUND FOOD HANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.MUST PROVIDE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−16 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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