What is Taconazo EL Original #1's health inspection score?

Taconazo EL Original #1 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 Taconazo EL Original #1 last inspected?

Taconazo EL Original #1 was last inspected on May 13, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Taconazo EL Original #1 have?

Taconazo EL Original #1 has 47 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Taconazo EL Original #1 safe to eat at?

Taconazo EL Original #1 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 Taconazo EL Original #1 serve?

Taconazo EL Original #1 serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Taconazo EL Original #1

Name: Taconazo EL Original #1
Address: 4124 W NORTH AVE, Chicago, 60639
Rating: 80

4124 W NORTH AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 5/13/2026

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American•Belmont Cragin

Ranked #46 of 69 in Belmont CraginBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

9 inspections

Last: May 13, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

11%

Clean Rate

5.2

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-18

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 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

-3 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 82/100 — 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

Aug 2023

1 inspections

Aug

Mar 2024

2 inspections

2 intermediate

18 basic

Nov 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

6 basic

Nov

Dec 2024

1 inspections

6 basic

Jul 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Jul

Aug 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

May 2026

2 inspections

7 intermediate

May

Inspection History

9 records on file

1 Short Form Complaint1 Canvass4 Complaint Re-Inspection3 Complaint

May 26

Short Form Complaint InspectionLatestPass

3 Med

3 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−5

Base deductions−15 pts

May 26

Canvass InspectionPass

4 Med

4 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−5

Base deductions−20 pts

Aug 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.12// OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA/KITCHEN WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING, SEALING, OR REPLACING AND MAINTAINING.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C)// NOTED EQUIPMENT SURFACES WITH HEAVY GREASE DEPOSITS AND FOOD DEBRIS IN REAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT AND FLOORS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMEN

Base deductions−4 pts

Jul 25

Complaint InspectionFail

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS UNDER COOK'S LINE HAND SINK IN FRONT OF PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA. RECOMMENDS ADDITIONAL SERVICE FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA/KITCHEN WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING, SEALING, OR REPLACING AND MAINTAINING.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
NOTED EQUIPMENT SURFACES WITH HEAVY GREASE DEPOSITS AND FOOD DEBRIS IN REAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT AND FLOORS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED HOLE IN WALL UNDER FRONT PREP AREA COOKS LINE HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

Base deductions−11 pts

Dec 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED 2 FOOD SERVERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF WIPING CLOTHS IN THE KITCHEN, FOOD PREP AREA ON THE STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USAGE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED SHATTERED/BROKEN COOLER/REFRIGERATOR DOOR BROKEN AND COVERED WITH TAPED CARDBOARD. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED IN THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OFF THE PREMISES.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED GREASY HOOD VENT FILTERS OVER THE GRILL/STOVE IN THE BACK PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED NO LIGHTBULB COVERS/SHIELDS AT THE VENT HOOD AREA IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA OVER THE GRILL/STOVE AND THROUGHTOUT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Base deductions−12 pts

Nov 24

Complaint InspectionFail

1 High1 Med6 Basic

8 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO SOAP AVAILABLE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND AT THE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE FRONT SERVING LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED MISSING FOOD LABELS ON FOOD ITEM (CHEESECAKES) IN THE CLEAR 2 DOOR COOLER IN THE FRONT LINE/SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED 2 FOOD SERVERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF WIPING CLOTHS IN THE KITCHEN, FOOD PREP AREA ON THE STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USAGE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED SHATTERED/BROKEN COOLER/REFRIGERATOR DOOR BROKEN AND COVERED WITH TAPED CARDBOARD. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED IN THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OFF THE PREMISES.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED GREASY HOOD VENT FILTERS OVER THE GRILL/STOVE IN THE BACK PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED NO LIGHTBULB COVERS/SHIELDS AT THE VENT HOOD AREA IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA OVER THE GRILL/STOVE AND THROUGHTOUT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Base deductions−27 pts

Mar 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

9 Basic

9 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Basic (9)

−18 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20-50 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AND STORAGE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.
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 TORN GASKET IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, DUST, GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG THE HOT FOOD SERVICE LINE UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS IN BOTH PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−18 pts

Mar 24

Complaint InspectionFail

2 Med9 Basic

11 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
OBSERVED PREPPED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPPED TCS FOODS WITH DISCARD DATE NO MORE THAN 7 DAY FROM PREPARATION DATE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20-50 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AND STORAGE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (9)

−18 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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 TORN GASKET IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, DUST, GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG THE HOT FOOD SERVICE LINE UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS IN BOTH PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−28 pts

Aug 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

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85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

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