What is Rest Y Taqueria LA Justicia's health inspection score?

Rest Y Taqueria LA Justicia has a SafeDine safety score of 100 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Rest Y Taqueria LA Justicia last inspected?

Rest Y Taqueria LA Justicia was last inspected on March 17, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Rest Y Taqueria LA Justicia have?

Rest Y Taqueria LA Justicia has 21 total violations across 10 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Rest Y Taqueria LA Justicia safe to eat at?

Yes, Rest Y Taqueria LA Justicia has an excellent safety record with a score of 100/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Rest Y Taqueria LA Justicia serve?

Rest Y Taqueria LA Justicia serves Mexican cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Rest Y Taqueria LA Justicia

Name: Rest Y Taqueria LA Justicia
Address: 3901 W 26TH ST, Chicago, 60623
Rating: 100

3901 W 26TH ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 3/17/2026

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0Excellent

Mexican•Little Village

Ranked #1 of 35 in Little VillageBetter than 84% of mexican restaurants

Stable

9 inspections

Last: Mar 17, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

22%

Clean Rate

2.3

Avg Violations

3 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

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

-2

Final Score

100

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+4 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 98/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (100/100) 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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3901 W 26TH ST, Chicago, IL 60623

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2022

2 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

2 basic

Nov

Dec 2022

1 inspections

Dec 2023

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

8 basic

Dec

Dec 2024

1 inspections

2 basic

Oct 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Oct

Nov 2025

1 inspections

1 basic

Mar 2026

1 inspections

Mar

Inspection History

9 records on file

1 Complaint4 Canvass Re-Inspection4 Canvass

Mar 26

Complaint InspectionLatestCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
Violation Codes: 4-602.13 Inspector Comments: MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN THE DEEP FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS

Base deductions−2 pts

Oct 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING AROUND ON THE WALL AND PIPING ON THE SIDE OF THE DISHWASHING MACHINE. MUST REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN AFFECTED AREA. ALSO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(A).

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN THE DEEP FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS AND DISH WASHING AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

Base deductions−9 pts

Dec 24

Canvass 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 CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 OBSERVE GERASE ON THE OUTSIDE OF GRILL AND ON THE FLOOR AROUND IT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FLOORS AROUND IT.

Base deductions−4 pts

Dec 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19: GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTD TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN SAME
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15: SMALL LEAK AT PIPE UNDER HANDWASH SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13: MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE

Base deductions−8 pts

Dec 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med4 Basic

6 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
MISSSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS IN PREP/WAREWASHING AND TOILET ROOMS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
MISSING DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE ON THE MENU WITH AN ASTERICK NEXT TO EACH SPECIFIC FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED/COOKED TO ORDER (EGGS, STEAK, CEVICHE, OYSTERS, ETC ) ; AND THEN BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOTNOTE THAT STATES THESE ITEMS ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN (OR MAY CONTAIN) RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS AND ALSO A REMINDER STATEMENT SUCH AS "Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions" 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION,

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTD TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN SAME
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
SMALL LEAK AT PIPE UNDER HANDWASH SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE

Base deductions−23 pts

Dec 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

1 High1 Basic

2 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
MISSING HANDWASH SINK IN BASEMENT AREA WHERE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED. INSTD TO PROVIDE HANDWASH SINK IN SAME AREA WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE, HANDWASH CLEANSER, HAND DRYING PROVISION, AND HANDWASH SIGN. NO CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C)

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOME SLIGHT GRIME UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−12 pts

Nov 22

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med1 Basic

3 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
MISSING HANDWASH SINK IN BASEMENT AREA WHERE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED. INSTD TO PROVIDE HANDWASH SINK IN SAME AREA WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE, HANDWASH CLEANSER, HAND DRYING PROVISION, AND HANDWASH SIGN. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C)

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND REAR UPSTAIRS PREP AREA IN ALL CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE AREAS AND INFORM PEST CONTROL SERVICE OF ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATON 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOME SLIGHT GRIME UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−17 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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