Idof Taylor
Last inspected: Feb 7, 2025
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Score
Going back to 2017, Idof Taylor has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Feb 7, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 7, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FULL OIL RECEPTACLE IN REAR TRASH AREA. MANAGER STORING GREASE IN BUCKETS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT OIL REMOVAL SERVICE TO INCREASE FREQUENCY OF SERVICE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Jan 18, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 3 LBS OF CHICKEN AT 48.5F, 2 LBS OF YOGURT AT 49.1F, AND 3 LBS OF SLICED VEGETABLES AT 50.1F. THE MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL OF 8LBS AT $95. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN, SALADS, RICE, ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 1/10/2019, REPORT#2252332. VIOLATION #58 ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. CERTIFICATES MUST BE AVAILABLE AND MAINTAINED ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT, AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS UNDER THE FRONT SERVING COUNTER. THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 9, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, RICE) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. THE FOOD MANAGER WITH A VALID MANAGER CERTIFICATE LEFT DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT: A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 1/10/2019, REPORT#2252332. VIOLATION #58 ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS, CERTIFICATES MUST BE AVAILABLE AND MAINTAINED ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE-USE FORKS STORED IMPROPERLY NEAR THE CASH REGISTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL UNWRAPPED SINGLE USE UTENSILS WITH THE HANDLES UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BY HANDS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM BASEMENT STAIRS. MUST REMOVE ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION, DETAIL CLEAN AREA, AND REORGANIZE REMAINING ITEMS, STORING OFF THE FLOOR TO ENSURE ADEQUATE CLEANING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND EMPLOYEE'S CLOTHING STORED ON TOP OF FOOD PLASTIC WRAP IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT: REMOVE CLOTHING AND STORE IT IN A DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD, DISHES, ETC.
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May 12, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HUMMUS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 55.2F. ALSO OBSERVED SPINACH AT 52.8F, CUCUMBER AND TOMATO SALAD FOUND AT 45.5F, TZATZIKI SAUCE FOUND AT 55.4F, CRUMBLED CHEESE FOUND AT 57.8F AND SPICY HUMMUS FOUND AT 60.2F. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. FOOD HAS BEEN DISCARDED AND DENATURED. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 30 LBS AT A COST OF $100.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 1/10/2019, REPORT#2252332. VIOLATION #58 ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS, CERTIFICATES MUST BE AVAILABLE AND MAINTAINED ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK IN BATHROOM. ALSO OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY DRY HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO POST ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MISSING NET QUANTITY ON LABELS FOR PACKAGED BAKLAVA FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jan 8, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM JANUARY 10, 2019 AS REQUIRED; MUST CORRECT. VIOLATION #58 ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS, CERTIFICATES MUST BE AVAILABLE AND MAINTAINED ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BLADE OF THE CAN OPENER ON THE PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN CORNER AREAS AROUND EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
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Jan 10, 2019
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL PREPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS IN NEED OF INGREDIENT INFORMATION AND ALLERGEN INFORMATION. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: LARGE CAN OPERER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS, CERTIFICATES MUST BE AVAILABLE AND MAINTAINED ON-SITE AT ALL TIES.
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Aug 2, 2018
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES, TO MEASURE FOOD TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN-UP KIT AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT AND PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT INVOLVE VOMITUS OR FECAL MATTER ONTO SURFACES IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: MUST DATE MARK ALL PREPARED TCS OPENED FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD AND DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, AND IN THE BASEMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL COVING ON WALLS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET, INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS, CERTIFICATES MUST BE AVAILABLE AND MAINTAINED ON-SITE AT ALL TIES.
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Nov 13, 2017
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL FLOOR UNDER SODA MACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST APPLY A SEALANT ON RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST GROUT WALL BASE UNDER 1- COMP SINK.MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES IN CEILING IN DINING AREA,COUNTER TOPS .MUST PROVIDE A CEILING IN BASEMENT IN DRY FOOD STORAGE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Idof Taylor last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Idof Taylor on file is from Feb 7, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Idof Taylor?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Idof Taylor.
Has Idof Taylor's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Idof Taylor have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Idof Taylor means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Idof Taylor inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Idof Taylor is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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