Taste Buds

7300 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60645

American

Last inspected: Sep 12, 2023

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show three inspections at Taste Buds stretching back to 2019. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 12, 2023. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. The most recent inspection at Taste Buds is from Sep 12, 2023, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

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

“Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Taste Buds trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 12, 2023

Routine

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING. MACHINE WAS FOUND AT OPPM OF CHLORINE. THE MACHINE WAS NOT IN USE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. MACHINE TAGGED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE HANDWASHING SINK FOR WAREWASHING AREA CONSISTING OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND DISPENSING AREA WITH A LARGE STEAM TABLE USED TO PLATE AND DISPENSE HOT FOOD. MUST INSTALL A HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE FOR BOTH AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) NO CITATION ISSUED.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

Dec 11, 2020

Routine

2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE BUT HAS IN-COMPLETE KIT/CLEAN-UP ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.

Previous core violation corrected

Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2303550 DATED:07/23/2019 58-FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.Oct 23, 2019 INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS ON VENTS IN WASH ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (PREP,BAR,WASHROOM).

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WHITE BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEMS STORED.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET FOR BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

Jul 23, 2019

License

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY(SPILLKIT). PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: FOUND MISSING CEILING TILES AT KITCHEN ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST PROVIDE.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taste Buds last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taste Buds on file is from Sep 12, 2023. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taste Buds?

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taste Buds.

Has Taste Buds' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Taste Buds have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Taste Buds means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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