Taste of Africa

3933 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60613

African

Last inspected: Dec 26, 2018

Score

Medium Risk

Taste of Africa has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 26, 2018. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Taste of Africa dates to Dec 26, 2018.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about nine violations before that.

When inspectors have written things up, “procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Taste of Africa on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 26, 2018

Reinspection

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

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

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.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs).

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED FOR 1 COMPARTMENT SPRAYER .MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR SPRAYER AT 1 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Dec 21, 2018

License

1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: 5-204.11 FOUND NO EXPOSED HAND SINK FOR FRONT COOKING/SERVING AREAS.PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030C. MUST PROVIDE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FRONT COOKING/SERVING AREAS.

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: FOUND NO STEM THERMOMETERS AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020C. MUST PROVIDE.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: FOUND NO TEST STRIPS FOR SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: FOUND NO OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020B MUST PROVIDE.

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. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED FOR 1 COMPARTMENT SPRAYER .MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR SPRAYER AT 1 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taste of Africa last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taste of Africa on file is from Dec 26, 2018. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taste of Africa?

Across the inspection record, “procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taste of Africa.

Has Taste of Africa's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Taste of Africa 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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