What is Taqueria EL Bosque's health inspection score?

Taqueria EL Bosque has a SafeDine safety score of 76 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 EL Bosque last inspected?

Taqueria EL Bosque was last inspected on September 12, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Taqueria EL Bosque have?

Taqueria EL Bosque has 25 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Taqueria EL Bosque safe to eat at?

Taqueria EL Bosque has a good safety record with a score of 76/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Taqueria EL Bosque

Name: Taqueria EL Bosque
Address: 3046 W CERMAK RD, Chicago, 60623
Rating: 76

3046 W CERMAK RD , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 9/12/2024

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0Good

Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in Chicago

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Sep 12, 2024

low confidence

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Inspections

40%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

21 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-25

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-18 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+19 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 75/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (76/100) 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

May 2022

1 inspections

May

Jun 2022

2 inspections

4 high priority

3 intermediate

13 basic

Jul 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Jul

Sep 2024

1 inspections

Inspection History

5 records on file

2 Canvass1 License Re-Inspection2 License

Sep 24

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED SALT AND SUGAR OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

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
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZER UNITS WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS
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.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−13 pts

Jun 22

License Re-Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High1 Med4 Basic

7 total2 risk factors

57/100inspection score

−33 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PROIRITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES FOR TAKING HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
FOUND NO DRAIN STOPPERS AT THREE COMP SINK FOR PROPER SET UP OF SINK; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THREE DRAIN STOPPERS.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED A SMALL LEAK AT THE THREE COMP SINK FAUCET NECK; REPAIR LEAK AT THE FAUCET NECK.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−33 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Jun 22

License InspectionFail

2 High2 Med9 Basic

13 total2 risk factors

42/100inspection score

−48 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PROIRITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES FOR TAKING HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
NO LOG BOOK ON PREMISES WITH THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR; MUST PROVIDE WITH A CONTRACT FOR SERVICE.

Basic (9)

−18 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES FOR THE TESTING OF THE SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE THREE COMP SINK; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
FOUND NO DRAIN STOPPERS AT THREE COMP SINK FOR PROPER SET UP OF SINK; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THREE DRAIN STOPPERS.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED A SMALL LEAK AT THE THREE COMP SINK FAUCET NECK; REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET NECK.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
MUST PROVIDE A WASTE RECEPTACLE (TRASH CAN) WITH A LID IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
NO OUTSIDE DUMPSTER FOR THE DISPOSAL OF TRASH; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR PROVIDE A CONTRACT FROM THE DISPOSAL COMPANY FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B)
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVER FOR LIGHT SWITCH IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM ON THE WALL.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
THE VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IS NOT CONNECTED; MUST BE CONNECTED AND WORKING AS REQUIRED.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−48 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

May 22

License InspectionCleanNot Ready

No violations

100/100inspection score

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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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