New Taza Bakery — Taza Bakery
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
74
Score
New Taza Bakery — Taza Bakery has been inspected 22 times since 2018. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 10, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 14 times.
New Taza Bakery — Taza Bakery's latest score of 74 falls below the Chicago average of 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
22
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Complaint
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK AT FRONT TEA PREPARATION AREAS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-030C.PROVIDED BY THE END OF INSPECTION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS AT PREPARATION AREAS AND DISHWASHING AREAS.MUST PROVIDE.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELS(RICE,FLOUR,ETC.)MUST LABEL.
37
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS.MUST PROVIDE.
40
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND NO LID ON TRASH CAN INSIDE UNISEX RESTROOM.MUST PROVIDE.
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74
Sep 24, 2025
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Jun 4, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
May 28, 2025
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES ON PREP AREA WALL AT REAR OF PREP AREA AND 2 LIVE ROACHES ON WALLS IN CUSTOMER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALL ROACH ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACK/CREVICES INSIDE PREPAREA WALLS AT REAR OF PREP AREA. MUST SEAL ALL CRACKS/CREVICES IN PREP AREA WALLS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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82
May 14, 2025
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 1-DOOR AND 2-DOOR PREP COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MUST REPLACE/REPAIR DAMAGE DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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90
Apr 16, 2025
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 1-DOOR AND 2-DOOR PREP COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MUST REPLACE/REPAIR DAMAGE DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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90
Apr 9, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 LIVE ROACHES ON WALLS AT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ROACH ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
38
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 1-DOOR AND 2-DOOR PREP COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MUST REPLACE/REPAIR DAMAGE DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED ICE BUILD UP ON MILK REACH IN DISPLAY COOLER CONDENSER. MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP ON COOLER CONDENSER AND MAINTAIN.
49
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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78
Aug 20, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 7, 2024
Complaint
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED SMALL FLIES ON SITE, APPROXIMATELY 15. DINING AREA, PREP AND DISH ROOM ESPECIALLY AT THE NORTH WALL UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ONE LIVE ROACH ON WALL ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. REMOVE PEST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT BOTH HANDWASHING SINKS: FRONT PREP AND DISHROOM. ALSO, NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT STAFF WASHROOM. UPON MY REQUEST PAPER TOWELS PROVIDE AT SAID SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.
10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HANDWASHING SINK AT REAR PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR FOR HANDWASHING DUE ISIDE THE SAID SINK WAS STORED DIRTY CONTAINERS AND MULTI USE UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE USE ONLY FOR HANDWASHING.MANAGER CORRECTED THE PROBLEM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
10
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS IN PREP AREA. REPAIR ISSUE.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ENCRUSTED GRIMES WITH ICE INSIDE THE REACH-IN FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALL CAULKING ALONG THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, CRACKED/DAMAGED AND BLACK SLIMES SUBSTANCE MUST REPLACE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOOD REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED,ALSO DRY FOOD IN PLASTIC CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: UPON MY ARRIVAL NOT ALL EMPLOYEES HAD EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS IN THE PREP AREA. UPON MY REQUEST ALL EMPLOYEES PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
40
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY CLOTHS STORED ON TOP PREP TABLES AND CUTTING BOARD.MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
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52
Oct 5, 2023
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED IN BOTH BEVERAGE COOLERS LOCATED IN THE FRONT DISPENSING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
36
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ELECTRIC FLY TRAP HANGING DIRECTLY ABOVE PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RELOCATE ELECTRIC FLY TRAP AND MAINTAIN. INSECT CONTROL DEVICES SHALL BE INSTALLED THE WAY THAT THE DEVICE IS LOCATED AWAY FROM FOOD.
38
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP SURFACES IN ALL PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
47
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING MECHANISM FOR THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING PANELS ABOVE THE TWO-DOOR FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOUR AND DIRT ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND ALL CEILING AND WALL VENTS AND MAINTAIN.
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70
Nov 22, 2022
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOWLS AND OTHER UTENSILS STORED FACING UP ON SHELVING UNIT IN FRONT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO INVERT ALL EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES AND ENSURE THAT AY INDIVIDUAL THAT HOLDS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE COMPLETES ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING.
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90
Nov 15, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THREE LIVE COCKROACHES ON FLOOR IN THE UNISEX TOILET ROOM , ONE LIVE COCKROACH UNDERNEATH ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA, AND ONE LIVE ROACH ON TABLE IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ROACHES, CLEAN SURFACES, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST. RECOMMENDED RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER AT PREP SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA NEAR THE DRYSTORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER FROM PREP SINK AND ENSURE THAT EMPLOYEES ARE ONLY WASHING THEIR HANDS AT HANDWASHING SINKS.
10
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOWLS AND OTHER UTENSILS STORED FACING UP ON SHELVING UNIT IN FRONT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO INVERT ALL EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP TABLES IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREPARATION AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACE OF TWO DOOR FREEZER LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENT COVERS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS\SPILLS THROUGHT FRONT AND REAR KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED ALLEREN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES AND ENSURE THAT AY INDIVIDUAL THAT HOLDS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE COMPLETES ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING.
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64
Jun 21, 2022
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLATES AND OTHER UTENSILS BEING STORED FACING UP ON SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL PLATES AND UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
39
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLOWN OUT LIGHBULBS UNDERNEATH HOODED VENT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BLOWN OUT LIGHTBULBS AND MAINTAN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
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Jun 13, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIOAN 7-38-010. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. PROIRITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(c). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK CONTAINING RECORDS OF ALL VISITS TO ESTABLISHMENT BY ANY PEST CCONTROL COMPANY DESCRIBING ALL PEST-CONTROL RELATED ACTIVITIES AND SHOWING THAT THEIR FACILITY HAS BEEN SERVICED AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLATES AND OTHER UTENSILS BEING STORED FACING UP ON SHLEVING UNITS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL PLATES AND UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLOWN OUT LIGHBULBS UNDERNEATH HOODED VENT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BLOWN OUT LIGHTBULBS AND MAINTAN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
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70
Jun 22, 2021
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-102.11- OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED IN PLASTIC BAGS IN 2-DOOR FREEZER. MUST STORE FOOD IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS THAT ARE DURABLE AND CLEAN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 6-202.14-OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON BATHROOM DOOR AT DISH WASHING AREA. MUST INSTALL.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13-OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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86
Jun 15, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STUFFED CHICKEN PIE AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 66.7F. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS STORED AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. STUFFED POTATO PIE FOUND AT 63.5F, STUFFED VEGETABLE PIE FOUND AT 63.9F, STUFFED SPINACH PIE FOUND AT 62.4F, BEEF FOUND AT 56.5F AND CHICKEN FOUND AT 47.5F. ALL FOOD ITEMS WERE FOUND ON COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TCS FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED AT 41.0F OR BELOW FOR PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. ALL FOOD ITEMS WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED. ALL FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 80 LBS AT A COST OF $170.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 11/17/2020, REPORT #2456669. #48-OBSERVED LARGE MIXING BOWL IN MAIN PREP AREA AND DOUGH MACHINE UNABLE TO BE SUBMERGED IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR DETATCH. INSTRUCTED TO CREATE WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR MIXING BOWL AND DOUGH MACHINE. #51-OBSERVED SMALL LEAK UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090.
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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 VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH A VALID AND ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED IN PLASTIC BAGS IN 2-DOOR FREEZER. MUST STORE FOOD IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS THAT ARE DURABLE AND CLEAN.
47
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON BATHROOM DOOR AT DISH WASHING AREA. MUST INSTALL.
53
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO MISSING LIGHT BULBS AT VENTILATION HOOD AT MAIN PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL TWO WORKING LIGHT BULBS.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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Nov 17, 2020
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WHITE GARBAGE CAN STYLE CONTAINER USED FOR STORING FLOUR WITH NO LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE INGREDIENT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT MAIN PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON TALL PREP COOLER LOCATED ON CUSTOMER SERVICE LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE MIXING BOWL IN MAIN PREP AREA UNABLE TO BE SUBMERGED IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CREATE WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR MIXING BOWL.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL LEAK UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED COOKING KETTLE IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REPAIR AND MAKE FUNCTIONAL OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL AMOUNT OF GREASE BUILD UP ON BACK WALL AND FLOORBOARDS BEHIND FRYERS AND GRYOS SPITS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL BROKEN AND CRACKED TILES IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM LOCATED OPPOSITE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER IN CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM THAT FALLS OPEN WHEN PAPER TOWELS ARE DISPENSED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN MAIN PREP AREA NEAR DOUGH MAKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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58
Oct 4, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11-ESTABLISHMENT WITH CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITINGAND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. BUT MISSING SOME CLEANING SUPPLIES . INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-0910 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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90
Sep 23, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: ESTABLISHMENT WITH CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITINGAND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. BUT MISSING SOME CLEANING SUPPLIES . INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-0910 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HAND DRYING PAPER TOWEL ON BOTH HAND SINKS IN THE COOK LINE AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL ALL THE TIMES WHILE IN OPERATION. ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE PROVIDED PAPER TOWEL ON BOTH HAND SINKS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 2252575 DATED 1/15/2019. #41, 3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH STORED EVERYWHERE, IN THE PREP TABLE, CART, ON THE HAND SINK AND 3 COMPT SINK DRAIN BOARD. INSTRUCTED TO STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES. #49, 4-602.13 ALL 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLERS THRU-OUT THE RESTAURANT WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. #55, 6-201.17 CEILING VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILD-UP MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.#58, PA 100-0367, ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-3=42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD SUPPLIES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN POTS, PANS, TRAYS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
45
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORED PRODUCE . INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN,WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: UNISEX WASHROOM WASTE RECEPTACLES MUST HAVE A COVER OR LID AND MAINTAIN.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: HOLES ON THE WALLS IN THE PREP AREA AND GAP AROUND THE CONDUIT AND PIPES IN THE PREP AREA. MUST SEAL THE HOLES AND GAP AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS IN THE COOK LINE WITH HEAVY DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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52
Jan 15, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: ALL READY TO EAT COOKED TCS FOOD INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED PROPERLY.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: SOME COOLER HAS NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE HAND SINK AND THE PREP TABLE IN THE COOK LINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH STORED EVERYWHERE, IN THE PREP TABLE, CART, ON THE HAND SINK AND 3 COMPT SINK DRAIN BOARD. INSTRUCTED TO STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLERS THRU-OUT THE RESTAURANT WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CEILING VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILD-UP MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: TWO EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD HAS NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Mar 22, 2018
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN FOOD BAKERY AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SPRAY FOAM SEALANT USED AROUND NEWLY SEALED WALLS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM MUST BE REMOVED. MUST NOT USE SPRAY FOAM TO SEAL OPEN GAPS HOLES IN WALLS. WALLS MUST BE PROPERLY SEALED, SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE MATERIAL. NEWLY SEALED CEMENT USED TO SEAL AROUND ELECTRICAL BOX NEXT TO FLOOR STAND MIXER MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. PEELING PLASTER ON THE CEILING IN THE FLOUR STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING.
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Feb 6, 2018
License
7 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL AN ACCESSIBLE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK TO THE SOUTH END PREP/PIZZA OVEN AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK/EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IMPROPERLY LOCATED DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM CUSTOMER USE WASHROOM. MUST RELOCATE THE SINKS OR PROVIDE PHYSICAL DIVIDER BETWEEN CUSTOMER WASHROOM AND SINKS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. ALL PREPACKAGED BREADS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS AND LIST OF INGREDIENTS.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN FOOD BAKERY AREA.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SPRAY FOAM SEALANT USED AROUND ELECTRICAL BOX ON THE WALL DIRECTLY NEXT TO AND ABOVE FLOOR STAND MIXER. MUST NOT USE SPRAY FOAM TO SEAL OPEN GAPS HOLES IN WALLS. WALLS MUST BE PROPERLY SEALED, SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE MATERIAL. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS, OPENINGS AND CREVICES ALONG FLOOR AND BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. PEELING PLASTER ON THE CEILING IN THE FLOUR STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
35
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM DOORS MUST BE SELF CLOSING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was New Taza Bakery — Taza Bakery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at New Taza Bakery — Taza Bakery on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at New Taza Bakery — Taza Bakery?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 14 times, more than any other issue at New Taza Bakery — Taza Bakery.
Has New Taza Bakery — Taza Bakery's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at New Taza Bakery — Taza Bakery have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at New Taza Bakery — Taza Bakery means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is New Taza Bakery — Taza Bakery inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, New Taza Bakery — Taza Bakery is inspected around three times per year on average.
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