Taste Food and Wine

1506 W Jarvis Ave, Chicago, IL 60626

Other

Last inspected: Nov 30, 2022

Score

Low Risk

The inspection history at Taste Food and Wine is still short, with only two visits logged. The most recent report on file is from Nov 30, 2022. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The file hasn't been updated since Nov 30, 2022, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 30, 2022

Routine

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

Inspector notes: BOXES OF SINGLE USE ARTICLES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE AREA. ITEMS MUST BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: CUSTOMER USE RESTROOM LACKS A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS. PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN RESTROOM.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS IS NOT PROVIDED AT RESTROOM LOCATED NEAR BACK EXIT, USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES. PROVIDE A CLEARLY VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGN AT EACH HAND SINK.

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: SOME FOOD IS STORED IN FOOD CONTAINERS WITHOUT PROPER LABELS. MUST LABEL

Nov 19, 2019

Routine

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/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED -

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: BOTH WASHROOM DOORS ARE NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON BOTH SAID DOORS.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: SOME HOLE AROUND CEILING PIPES IN PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taste Food and Wine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taste Food and Wine on file is from Nov 30, 2022. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Taste Food and Wine's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taste Food and Wine have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taste Food and Wine means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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