What is Tacos EL Tio 2 Inc.'s health inspection score?

Tacos EL Tio 2 Inc. has a SafeDine safety score of 80 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Tacos EL Tio 2 Inc. last inspected?

Tacos EL Tio 2 Inc. was last inspected on April 14, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Tacos EL Tio 2 Inc. have?

Tacos EL Tio 2 Inc. has 34 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Tacos EL Tio 2 Inc. safe to eat at?

Tacos EL Tio 2 Inc. has a good safety record with a score of 80/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Tacos EL Tio 2 Inc. serve?

Tacos EL Tio 2 Inc. serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Tacos EL Tio 2 Inc.

Name: Tacos EL Tio 2 Inc.
Address: 5737 W BELMONT AVE, Chicago, 60634
Rating: 80

5737 W BELMONT AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 4/14/2026

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American•Portage Park

Ranked #53 of 67 in Portage ParkBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

9 inspections

Last: Apr 14, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

3.8

Avg Violations

2 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-21

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-14 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+7 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 79/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (80/100) 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

Sep 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

1 basic

Sep

Oct 2022

1 inspections

1 basic

Jun 2023

2 inspections

6 basic

Jun

Jul 2024

2 inspections

4 high priority

7 basic

Feb 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

4 basic

Feb

Feb 2026

1 inspections

5 intermediate

Apr 2026

1 inspections

2 intermediate

Apr

Inspection History

9 records on file

1 Short Form Complaint4 Canvass2 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint

Apr 26

Short Form Complaint InspectionLatestPass

2 Med

2 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5

Base deductions−10 pts

Feb 26

Canvass InspectionPass with Conditions

5 Med

5 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−5
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5

Base deductions−25 pts

Feb 25

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med4 Basic

6 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA INACCESSIBLE. OBSERVED LARGE TABLE BLOCKING HAND WASHING SINK, MAKING IT INACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. HAND SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. EMPLOYEE MOVED TABLE DURING INSPECTION.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 53F IN PREP COOLER. THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS WERE ALSO HELD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES: CHORIZO, PORK, BEEF, COOKED RICE, AND COOKED MUSHROOMS RANGING FROM 50- 56F. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED BY EMPLOYEE. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 25 LBS FOR $200.00.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED PLATES AND BOWLS FACING UP ON SHELVES AT KITCHEN PREP LINE. MUST STORE INVERTED.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED STANDING WATER INSIDE PREP COOLER AT MAIN LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS AT PREP COOLER LOCATED AT MAIN LINE. MUST REPAIR.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD NOT WORKING FOR ALPHA STOCK POT RANGE IN REAR. AN ADEQUATE VENTILATION SYSTEM IS REQUIRED FOR COMMERCIAL COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Base deductions−23 pts

Jul 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-305.11--OBSERVED NUMEROUS BOXES OF FOOD STACKED ON FLOOR BY REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
3-304.14--OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTH STORED ON CUTTING BOARD. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15-- OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT PIPES BELOW 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS DRAINING. MUST REPAIR.

Base deductions−6 pts

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionFail

4 High4 Basic

8 total3 risk factors

37/100inspection score

−48 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED(TACOS, RICE). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
8HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHEDRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED COOK WEARING GLOVES WIPING HANDS ON DIRTY WIPING CLOTH THEN IMMEDIATELY HANDLING READY TO EAT TACOS TO PLATE FOR CUSTOMER. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS WHEN CHANGING TASKS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA INACCESSIBLE. OBSERVED LARGE TABLE BLOCKING HAND WASHING SINK MAKING IT INACCESSSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. HAND SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. EMPLOYEE MOVED TABLE DURING INSPECTION.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED NUMEROUS BOXES OF FOOD STACKED ON FLOOR BY REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTH STORED ON CUTTING BOARD. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED WATER DRAINING INTO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FROM TUBE CONNECTED TO ICE MACHINE. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE USED TO WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE AND AIR DRY EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. MUST REROUTE TUBE TO FLOOR DRAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT PIPES BELOW 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS DRAINING. MUST REPAIR.

Base deductions−48 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Jun 23

Complaint Re-Inspection 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
4-501.11--OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET BOTTOM LEFT INSIDE OF THE 4 DOOR STAND UP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jun 23

Complaint InspectionFail

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET BOTTOM LEFT INSIDE OF THE 4 DOOR STAND UP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED OUTSIDE CONTAINER USED FOR RECYCLING BOXES OVERFLOWING WITH CARDBOARD BOXES AND ADDITIONAL CARDBOARD BOXES STORED ON GROUND FLOOR NEXT TO WASTE GREASE CONTAINER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL RECYCLABLES MUST BE STORED INSIDE RECEPTACLES SO THAT THEY ARE INACCESSIBLE TO INSECTS AND RODENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B),CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE ROOMS AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CURRENT FOOD HANDLERS AS REQUIRED.
61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC−2
PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM (10/11/2022) WAS NOT DISPLAYED FOR THE PUBLIC TO VIEW.TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS ISSUED AND POSTED MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B),CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−10 pts

Oct 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2385900 DATED: 08/10/2020 #58--FOUND INCOMPLETE APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. Nov 10, 2020 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Base deductions−2 pts

Sep 22

Canvass InspectionFail

2 Med1 Basic

3 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS INCORRECTLY WRITTEN INSIDE MENU FOR UNDERCOOKED FOOD BEING SERVED.(STEAK AND EGGS)PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.MUST CORRECT.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED. SUGAR, RICE, ETC. MUST LABEL.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2385900 DATED: 08/10/2020 #58--FOUND INCOMPLETE APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. Nov 10, 2020 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Base deductions−12 pts

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85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

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