Taipei Cafe

2609-2611 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60608
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jul 14, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk

Taipei Cafe, located at 2609-2611 S Halsted St in Chicago, IL, underwent a low-risk inspection on 2025-07-14. This inspection resulted in a score of 82 and noted four minor violations, including issues with non-food contact surfaces and the cleanliness of physical facilities. Across 15 scored inspections, Taipei Cafe has historically maintained a low-risk status.

15
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 14, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Oct 24, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
61
Jul 6, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Jul 3, 2023
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
61
Jun 29, 2023
Routine
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
30
Aug 31, 2021
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Dec 16, 2020
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Aug 19, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 29, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
70
Jul 17, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
67
Apr 5, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
64
Apr 2, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Oct 17, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
90
Oct 10, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Nov 29, 2016
License
1 minor violation.
95
Violations — Jul 14, 2025 Inspection
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL LARGE BULK STORAGE CONTAINER WITH PRODUCT NAME.
37
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVINGS, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE FANS IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ALLERGEN TRAINING EXPIRED. MUST RENEW AND MAINTAIN.
58
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)