Best Taste of Chicago

749 S Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60644

American

Last inspected: Sep 3, 2021

Score

Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The most recent visit was on Sep 3, 2021. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Best Taste of Chicago's record stops at Sep 3, 2021, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to one violation per visit.

“Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 3, 2021

Reinspection

1 major violation.

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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUPPLIES OR PROCEDURE FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE BODY FLUID SPILL KIT OR GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, AND DISINFECTANT AGAINST NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Aug 16, 2021

License

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE PREP COOLER AND A 1 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED OWNER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE REFRIGFERATION FOR FOOD SERVICE. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: FACILITY HAS ONE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK NEAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK NEAR PREP AREA FOR ADEQUATE HANDWASHING OF EMPLOYEES DURING FOOD SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST STRIPS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST STRIPS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION UNDER HOOD AND AROUND FILTERS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO BURNED OUT LIGHTBULBS UNDER HOOD. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Best Taste of Chicago last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Best Taste of Chicago on file is from Sep 3, 2021. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Best Taste of Chicago?

Across the inspection record, “procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Best Taste of Chicago.

Has Best Taste of Chicago's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Best Taste of Chicago have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Best Taste of Chicago means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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