What is Peeple's Tacos's health inspection score?

Peeple's Tacos has a SafeDine safety score of 87 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Peeple's Tacos last inspected?

Peeple's Tacos was last inspected on April 2, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Peeple's Tacos have?

Peeple's Tacos has 25 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Peeple's Tacos safe to eat at?

Yes, Peeple's Tacos has an excellent safety record with a score of 87/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Peeple's Tacos serve?

Peeple's Tacos serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Peeple's Tacos

Name: Peeple's Tacos
Address: 5944 W CHICAGO AVE, Chicago, 60651
Rating: 87

5944 W CHICAGO AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 4/2/2026

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0Excellent

American•Humboldt Park

Ranked #8 of 22 in Humboldt ParkBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Apr 2, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

40%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

2 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-13

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-10 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+27 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

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

Jul 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 intermediate

3 basic

Jul

Aug 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Feb 2026

1 inspections

1 high priority

13 intermediate

Feb

Mar 2026

1 inspections

Apr 2026

1 inspections

Apr

Inspection History

5 records on file

1 Short Form Complaint1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Canvass1 License Re-Inspection1 License

Apr 26

Short Form Complaint InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 26

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Feb 26

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High13 Med

14 total1 risk factor

20/100inspection score

−75 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLERisk Factor−10

Intermediate (13)

−65 pts

21PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−5
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−5
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−5
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−5
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−5

Base deductions−75 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Aug 25

License Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12: OBSERVED SQUIRT BOTTLES NOT LABELED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
4-301.12: OBSERVED TWO MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.13: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13: OBSERVED NO ALLEGRGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORD ON SITE.

Base deductions−11 pts

Jul 25

License InspectionFail

1 High3 Med3 Basic

7 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF REFRIGERATOR AT 53.1�F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG WAS PLACED ON THE UNIT. PLEASE REVIEW COMMENTS FOR TAG REMOVAL. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0�F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. FOUND TWO ZIPLOC BAGS OF STEAK (64.1F-66.2F), CHICKEN (56.0F), GROUND BEEF (65.1F), ITALIAN BEEF MEAT (58.4F), PORK (59.1F), DICED TOMATOES (53.0F), SLICED TOMATOES (52.0F) MANAGER DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 14LBS AT $195 WORTH OF PRODUCT. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0�F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED SQUIRT BOTTLES NOT LABELED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 MICE DROPPINGS AND TWO LIVE ROACHES ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. MICE DROPPING ABOVE ON FLOORS IN THE REAR NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, COLD HOLDING UNITS, UNDER THE SHELVES, AND HOT WATER TANK, AND IN THE FRONT PREP AREA: SURROUNDING COLD HOLDING UNITS. FOUND 1 ROACH UNDER THE SHELF IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND UNDER THE SHELF IN THE FRONT PREP AREA THAT ELEVATES THE TV. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS, ELIMINATE LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY, CLEAN AFFECTED SURFACES, AND RECOMMEND CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED TWO MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLEGRGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORD ON SITE.

Base deductions−31 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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