What is Taqueria Los Cunados's health inspection score?

Taqueria Los Cunados has a SafeDine safety score of 50 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 Los Cunados last inspected?

Taqueria Los Cunados was last inspected on April 1, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Taqueria Los Cunados have?

Taqueria Los Cunados has 34 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Taqueria Los Cunados safe to eat at?

Taqueria Los Cunados has a safety score of 50/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Taqueria Los Cunados serve?

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

Official Health Record

Taqueria Los Cunados

Name: Taqueria Los Cunados
Address: 3518 W 25TH ST, Chicago, 60623
Rating: 50

3518 W 25TH ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 4/1/2026

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Mexican•Little Village

Ranked #33 of 35 in Little VillageBetter than 84% of mexican restaurants

Declining

6 inspections

Last: Apr 1, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

5.7

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

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-52

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-5 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-21 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-22 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 48/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (50/100) 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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3518 W 25TH ST, Chicago, IL 60623

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

2 basic

Nov

Oct 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Mar 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Mar

May 2025

1 inspections

2 high priority

4 basic

Jan 2026

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

3 basic

Jan

Apr 2026

1 inspections

1 high priority

7 intermediate

Inspection History

6 records on file

1 Complaint5 Canvass

Apr 26

Complaint InspectionLatestPass

1 High7 Med

8 total1 risk factor

50/100inspection score

−45 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLERisk Factor−10

Intermediate (7)

−35 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−5
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−5
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−5
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5

Base deductions−45 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jan 26

Canvass InspectionPass

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 HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHIG SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED NUMEROUS DEAD ROACHES ON GLUEBOARD UNDER REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
OBSERVED MULTI-USE CONTAINERS STORED INSIDE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CONTAINERS FROM UTILITY SINK, RE-WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE AND PROPERLY STORE CLEAN CONTAINERS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANASGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Base deductions−21 pts

May 25

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High4 Basic

6 total1 risk factor

67/100inspection score

−28 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AS WELL AS THE CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL TIMES.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
OBSERVED UTENSILS STORED IN FOOD ITEMS IN COLD HOLD UNIT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE UTENSILS AND STORE PROPERLY WHILE NOT IN USE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SMALL PREP TABLE WITH RUST ON BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COVERED RECEPTACLE IN RESTROOM AT ALL TIMES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HOLES AT THE BOTTOM OF THE WALL ON THE STAIRWELL LEADING TO THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO SEAL AND CLOSE HOLES AND MAKE AREA SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Base deductions−28 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Mar 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETERS IN COOLING UNITS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON A 2-DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. NOTED RUSTY SHELVING UNITS INSIDE A 2-DOOR COOLING UNIT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTURCTED TO PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STORAGE AND ELEVATE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES IN PLACE OF CEILING ATTACHMENTS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE ATTACHMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−13 pts

Oct 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS COOKED YESTERDAY AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN COOLER: STEAK 50.9F, CHICKEN 46.6F, PORK 58.3F, BEANS 48.6F. ALL DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 20LBS $100 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY. INSTD TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTD TO WEAR AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
ALUMINUM FOIL LINING WITH RUSTY SURFACES UNDERNEATH ON SHELVING. INSTD TO REMOVE FOIL AND RUST SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANING. RAW WOOD SHELVING AT FRONT COUNTER. INSTD TO SEAL ALL RAW ROOW SO AS TO SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
PIPE UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR MALE FOOD HANDLER. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE

Base deductions−15 pts

Nov 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med2 Basic

4 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN IN WASHROOM AT HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PLACE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 23LBS OF PORK AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 56.3F IN PREP AREA.. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 23LBS AT COST $100. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS IN WASHROOM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MISSING BASEBOARD ON WALL IN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−19 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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