New Taste of Chicago
Last inspected: May 19, 2025
78
Score
Going back to 2018, New Taste of Chicago has 22 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated May 19, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near eight violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged 21 times.
New Taste of Chicago's latest score of 78 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
May 19, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11 OBSERVED A STAINED CUTTING BOARD BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STAINS OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.12 OBSERVED A CUTTING BOARD BEING STORED BEHIND THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE EQUIPMENT BETWEEN USE. OBSERVED ICE CREAM SCOOPS BEING STORED IN A SINGLE USE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN THE DIPPER WELL.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A FLOOR LINER AND SINGLE USE FOOD CONTAINERS BEING USED AS UTENSIL STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO NOT REUSE SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS OR CARDBOARD.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11 OBSERVED SOME RUST ON SHELVES INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED A DAMAGE TOILET ROOM DOOR AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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78
Aug 29, 2024
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK INSIDE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGN AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
10
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON SHELVING AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP, GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, GRILL, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA AND LEAKING DRAINLINE UNDER DIPPER WELL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DUST BUILDUP ON LIGHT SHIELDS, CEILING TILES AND VENTS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES, DAMAGED FLOOR TILES, OPENINGS IN WALLS AND FLOOR IN PREP, WASHROOM, AND STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED WASHROOM DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE CEILING AND FLOOR TILES, SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, AND CREVICES IN ALL AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 22, 2024
Complaint
1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON WALL AND FLOOR IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK INSIDE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGN AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
10
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLY STRIPS HANGING IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL FLY STRIPS FROM PREP AREA.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NUMEROUS DEAD ROACHES ON GLUE BOARDS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON SHELVING AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP, GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, GRILL, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA AND LEAKING DRAINLINE UNDER DIPPER WELL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON LIGHT SHIELDS, CEILING TILES AND VENTS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES, DAMAGED FLOOR TILES, OPENINGS IN WALLS AND FLOOR IN PREP, WASHROOM, AND STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED WASHROOM DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE CEILING AND FLOOR TILES, SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, AND CREVICES IN ALL AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 25, 2024
Complaint
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SOAP AT HANDWASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AT HANDSINK AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER ADDED SOAP TO RESTROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS NEED REPLACING WHEN WORN WITH DARK MARKS INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND OR REPLACING WHERE WORN. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK AT 3 COMPAERTMENT SINK FAUCET IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: UNISEX TOILET IN NEED OF WASTE CAN WITH LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ANY UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT OR OTHER ITEMS IN NEED OF REMOVING TO KEEP PREMISES CLUTTER FREE INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: ICE CREAM DIPPER WELL IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN FREE OF BUILD UP.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 12, 2023
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE REACH IN FREEZER IN THE DISH WASHING AREA WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN. FOUND THE EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF THE FRYER WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND DAMAGED FLOORS/FLOOR TILES IN THE TOILET ROOM, PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORS/FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT AS NEEDED. MUST MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOORS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND MOP STORED IN THE MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE MOPS HANGING UP WHEN NOT IN USE FOR PROPER DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE CFM EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A CURRENT CERTIFICATE. MUST MAINTAIN CURRENT CERTIFICATION.
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Aug 30, 2023
Complaint
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: FOUND THE PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2560543 DATED 07/11/2022 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: #41-OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES. #51-OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. #57-OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOUND EMPLOYEES IN THE PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WEAR ONE AND HAVE THE EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE REACH IN FREEZER IN THE DISH WASHING AREA WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN. FOUND THE EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF THE FRYER WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN STOPPERS FOR EACH COMPARTMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND DAMAGED FLOORS/FLOOR TILES IN THE TOILET ROOM, PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORS/FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT AS NEEDED. MUST MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOORS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND MOP STORED IN THE MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE MOPS HANGING UP WHEN NOT IN USE FOR PROPER DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE CFM EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A CURRENT CERTIFICATE. MUST MAINTAIN CURRENT CERTIFICATION.
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Jul 11, 2022
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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78
May 12, 2022
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN REAR REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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May 5, 2022
Complaint
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT WITH CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS ON LEDGE ALONG NORTH WALL, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS, REACH-IN COOLERS, AND SHELVING UNITS, ON SHELVES, BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, ON BULK CONTAINER LID, LADDER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN REAR REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, ELECTIRCAL OUTLETS, SHELVING UNITS AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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50
Jan 27, 2022
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UTILITY SINK NOT PROPERLY DRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Jan 13, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR, SHELVES, BULK CONTAINERS AND EQUIPMENT ALONG SOUTH WALL IN LOWER LEVEL STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, LEDGES, BULK CONTAINERS, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UTILITY SINK NOT PROPERLY DRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS, CEILING TILES AND DEBRIS IN LIGHT SHIELDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA AND MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 8, 2021
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLICED TOMATOES,LETTUCE, ETC STORED IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE MOP AFTER USE AND CLEAN MOP BUCKET TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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90
Jun 21, 2021
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 56 MICE DROPPINGS IN LOWER STORAGE AREA ON FLOOR AND STORAGE SHELVES, LIVE ROACHES, AND SMALL FLIES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ SANITIZE ALL AREAS. RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLICED TOMATOES,LETTUCE, ETC STORED IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE MOP AFTER USE AND CLEAN MOP BUCKET TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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82
Mar 26, 2021
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT PREP COOLER AND THE EXTERIOR REAR REACH IN COOLER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DEBRIS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEAN AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE REAR AREAS ALONG THE WALL BASE TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE
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90
Mar 12, 2021
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP COOLER BEING USED MAINTAINING IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 48.0F. INSTRUCTED NO TO USE COOLER UNTIL REPAIRED AND TAG IS REMOVED BY THE HEALTH DEPT. INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL COOL;ER ON SITE THATS 41.0F OR BELOW-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS INSIDE PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES. APPROX 8-LBS EACH OF CORN BEEF,ROAST BEEF AT 45, 46.0F, 9-LBS OF HAMBURGER PATTIES AT 46.0F, 47.0F, AND 2-LBS OF SLICED TOMATOES AT 48.0F.INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD ( TCS) FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW-COS. ALL FOODS WAS REMOVE AND DISCARDED BY PIC AT COST APPROX $ 200.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. OBERVED (TCS) FOODS BEING PREPARED AND HANDLED,( BEEF-181.0F). PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED INSIDE EMPLOYEES WASHRROM.PIC PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED SOAP MUST BE PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES,-COS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED INSIDE EMPLOYEES WASHRROM.PIC PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PAPER TOWEL/ HAND DRYING DEVICE MUST BE PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES,- PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) CONSOLATED VIOLATION
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 69-MICE DROPPINGS IN LOWER REAR STORAGE AREA ON TOP OF BOXES, FLOORS AND STORAGE SHLEVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ SANITIZE ALL AREAS. RECOMMED PEST SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC HAS NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE SEE VIOLATION #2.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVE THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT PREP COOLER AND THE EXTERIOR REAR REACH IN COOLER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DEBRIS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEAN AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE REAR AREAS ALONG THE WALL BASE TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE
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Mar 12, 2020
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE FOOD ITEMS (FISH) INSIDE THE REAR DEEP FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FOOD FROM CONTAMINATION AND/OR FREEZER BURN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED THE LIGHT SHEILDS THROUGH OUT PREMISES DIRTY AND A FEW CEILING TILES IN POOR REPAIR. MUST CLEAN AND/OR REPAIR WHERE NEEDED.
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Mar 5, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED WITH REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE FOR UNDERCOOKED FOODS SERVED, BEEF DISHES,( HAMBURGERS). INSTRUCTED PIC THAT A CONSUMER ADVISORY MUST BE POSTED ON MENU FOR ANY RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS SERVED. FOOD ITEMS MUST BE DISCLOSED WITH REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUE #7-38-005.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE FOOD ITEMS (FISH) INSIDE THE REAR DEEP FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FOOD FROM CONTAMINATION AND/OR FREEZER BURN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVE THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT PREP COOLER AND THE EXTERIOR REAR REACH IN COOLER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEAN AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE REAR AREAS ALONG THE WALL BASE TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED THE LIGHT SHEILDS THROUGH OUT PREMISES DIRTY AND A FEW CEILING TILES IN POOR REPAIR. MUST CLEAN AND/OR REPAIR WHERE NEEDED.
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Jul 1, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF (TCS) FOODS INSIDE COOLER. APPROX 4-LBS OF COOKED STEAK AT 58.0F AND APPROX 40-LBS OF CHICKEN AT 54.0F INSIDE COOLER. (PIC REMOVED AND DISCARDED AT COST APPROX $45.00-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED WITH REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE FOR UNDERCOOKED FOODS SERVED, BEEF DISHES,( HAMBURGERS). INSTRUCTED PIC THAT A CONSUMER ADVISORY MUST BE POSTED ON MENU FOR ANY RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS SERVED .FOOD ITEMS MUST BE DISCLOSED WITH REMINER STATEMENT.PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58- ALLERGENS TRAINING, STILL EXIST FROM REPORT DATED 4-2-2019 REPORT # 2282432. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-42-090
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: REPEAT SEE VIOLATION #60
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Apr 2, 2019
Reinspection
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED THAT KIT MUST INCLUDE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY INCLUDING A DISPOSABLE MOP, PLASTIC GLOVES, FACE MASK, AND APPROPIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING FOR REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS, GROUND BEEF, STEAK,ETC. INSTRUCTED THAT FOOD MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH THE DATE BY WHICH THE FOOD IS TO BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR COMSUMED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED WITH REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE FOR UNDERCOOKED FOODS SERVED, BEEF DISHES,( HAMBURGERS). INSTRUCTED PIC THAT A CONSUMER ADVISORY MUST BE POSTED ON MENU FOR ANY RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS SERVED .FOOD ITEMS MUST BE DISCLOSED WITH REMINER STATEMENT.PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,( KETCHUP, HOT SAUCE, FLOUR,ETC) NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. ANY FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEEE.MUST PROVIDE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR PIC. INSTRUCTED THAT MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING
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Mar 26, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROX 4-LBS OF COOKED( TCS) FOOD, GROUND BEEF INSIDE COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 56.9F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. PIC REMOVED FOOD AND DISCARDED AT APPROX COST OF $ 20.00-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED THAT KIT MUST INCLUDE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY INCLUDING A DISPOSABLE MOP, PLASTIC GLOVES, FACE MASK, AND APPROPIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING FOR REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS, GROUND BEEF, STEAK,ETC. INSTRUCTED THAT FOOD MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH THE DATE BY WHICH THE FOOD IS TO BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR COMSUMED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 79 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AREAS OF REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AREAS AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,( KETCHUP, HOT SAUCE, FLOUR,ETC) NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. ANY FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: REAR DOOR IN BACK AREA NOT RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO BE TIGHT-FITTING.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEEE.MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR PIC. INSTRUCTED THAT MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Dec 6, 2018
Complaint
No violations found.
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Mar 26, 2018
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE WATER LINE OF THE UTILITY SINK; MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was New Taste of Chicago last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at New Taste of Chicago on file is from May 19, 2025. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at New Taste of Chicago?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 21 times, more than any other issue at New Taste of Chicago.
Has New Taste of Chicago's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at New Taste of Chicago have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at New 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.
How often is New Taste of Chicago inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, New Taste of Chicago is inspected around three times per year on average.
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