Taste of Canton
Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025
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Score
Taste of Canton appears in inspection records 13 times, starting in 2017. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 20, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around five violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded nine times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Chicago restaurants. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 20, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINER, SPICE CONTAINER BY COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE UNDER THE TOILET IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING TILES, AIR VENT COVERS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA, VENT OVER THE DISH MACHINE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE WOK STATION, FRYER AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT. NOTED ODOR FROM FLOOR GREASE TRAP AND/OR FLOOR DRAIN. MUST HAVE CLEANED
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 31, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-501.114 (A, B, C, D, E, F: 1 & 2 FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE AT IMPROPER FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT 0 PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINE SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 ? 100 PPM CHLORINE FOR A CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE. TECHNICIAN ARRIVED AT THE PREMISES DURING THE INSPECTION AND FIXED THE ISSUE. CHLORINE WAS AT 100 PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A:2,&B)FOUND IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD (BEEF, CHICKEN, EGGROLLS, SHRIMP, PORK, BEAN SPROUTS, SHREDDED LETTUCE) RANGING FROM 44.4F - 66.7 F LOCATED IN FOOD PREP COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS. THE MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL OF 87 LBS AT $271.0 AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(A)OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK AND PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON THE INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. THE OWNER EMPTIED, CLEANED, AND SANITIZED THE ICE MACHINE DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: 8-304.11(A) NO PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON SITE FROM 08-29-23, REPORT #2580868. NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-010(B), CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS WITH DRY PRODUCTS (STARCH)) WITHOUT PROPER COMMON FOOD NAME MARKINGS. MUST LABEL BULK AND WORKING FOOD CONTAINERS WITH CONTENTS COMMON NAME. MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 4-901.12 NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION, ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.16 OBSERVED RUSTED AND DIRTY STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN REFRIGERATOR AND DOOR REFRIGERATOR. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12 CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-201.11 FOUND WATER DRIPPING INSIDE THE TOP OF A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-102.11(A2) NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT ON SHELVES, FLOORS INSIDE UNUSED EQUIPMENT, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE, AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS. MUST UPGRADE HOUSING KEEPING.
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Aug 29, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 24, 2023
Reinspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED 1 LIVE ROACH IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND 1 LIVE ROACH IN THE FOOD PREP AREA UNDER PREP COOLER. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY VIOLATION. LICENSE REMAINS SUSPENDED.
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Aug 17, 2023
Reinspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED 1 LIVE ROACH IN DRY STORAGE AREA AND 2 LIVE ROACHES IN FOOD PREP AREA UNDER PREP COOLER AND 1 ON PREP COOLER. ALSO NOTED ROACH ON WALL IN DINING AREA. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL . PRIORITY VIOLATION. LICENSE REMAINS SUSPENDED.
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Aug 10, 2023
Complaint
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD (BEEF, DUCK, CHICKEN, EGGROLLS) RANGING FROM 50F - 103F LOCATED IN FOOD PREP COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 52F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. WALK-IN COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND NOT USE REACH-IN COOLER. UNTIL IT MAINTAINS A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND IS RE-INSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND INFESTATION ON SITE. NOTED 12 LIVE ROACHES ON SITE IN THE FOOD PREP-STORAGE AREA.FOUND 5 BEHIND OPEN BAGS OF RICE, 3 UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, 4 ON WALL BEHIND DRY STORAGE AND 2 IN UTILITY SINK. ALSO NOTED APPROX 250 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON SITE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON THE PREP TABLE WHERE THE RICE COOKER IS LOCATED, BEHIND THE COLD DRINKS COOLER AT THE SMOOTHIE BAR, ALONG WALL BY REACH IN COOLER NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ALONG THE WALL OF THE LEFT OF KITCHEN ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL. MUST REMOVE MOUSE DROPPINGS AND ELIMINATE LIVE ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS): COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED BEEF, COOKED EGG ROLLS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND DRIPPING FROM CEILING GRATE LOCATED IN REAR OF WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO NOTED DRIPPING INSIDE TOP OF REACH COOLER, LOCATED NEXT TO 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CEILING ABOVE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK, FOOD PREP AREA, AND 3 COMP SINK FILLED WITH DUST. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND HOOD FILTERS FILLED WITH GREASE. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 10, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 2, 2023
Complaint
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 53.6F AT THE INSPECTION. MUST DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND NOT USE THE REACH-IN COOLER. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO NO LONGER USE COOLER UNTIL IT IS INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINED A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE FOOD STORAGE PRACTICES. OBSERVED RAW EGGS STORED DIRECTLY OVER TOMATOES IN THE PREP COOLER. ALSO NOTED RAW BEEF STORED DIRECTLY OVER READY-TO-EAT BEEF. FOOD SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM CROSS-CONTAMINATION BY ARRANGING ALL FOODS TO BE STORED, HELD, AND DISPLAYED IN ORDER OF MINIMUM COOKING TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEEF, HALF AND HALF, EGGS, AND COOKED PASTA) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 62.9F - 50.7F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. APPROX 50 LB OF FOOD AT $300 DISCARDED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE (LOCATED INSIDE THE TOP INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE BEHIND THE PANEL). ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS): COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED PASTA, AND COOKED BEEF, HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND PEST INFESTATION AT TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROX. 800 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THROUGHOUT THE BAR COUNTERTOP BEHIND POWDERED FOOD TOPPINGS AND BLENDER, THROUGHOUT THE BAR FLOOR, BEHIND THE CHEMICAL UNDER HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO 3 COMP SINK, BEHIND THE COLD DRINK COOLER LOCATED DIRECTLY NEXT TO 3 COMP SINK, THROUGHOUT DRY STORAGE ON FLOOR, IN MALTOSE FOOD CONTAINER LOCATED IN DRY STORAGE, ON TOP OF SUGAR CONTAINER, BEHIND BULK DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. NOTED APPROX 7 LIVE ROACHES ON SITE UNDER FOOD PREP STATION ON WALL ABOVE HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND COLD DRINK COOLER COMING OUT OF BROKEN WALL TILE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN BEEF THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER OR IN THE REFRIGERATOR AND NOT THAW FOODS AT ROOM TEMPERATURE.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO THERMOMETERS IN ANY PREP COOLERS OR REACH-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS TO ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WOK STOVE, FRYERS, AND OVENS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS. NOTED BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT ALL SHELVES ON ALL PREP COOLERS, REACH-IN COOLERS, AND WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. FOUND EXCESSIVE BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND BROKEN TILE BEHIND COLD DRINK REACH IN COOLER LOCATED DIRECTLY NEXT TO WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND ALL FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT FILLED WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. NOTED VENT AND TILES OVER WAREWASHING AREA, AND WALK-IN COOLER/ FREEZER FILLED WITH DUST. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Oct 29, 2020
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 OBSERVED VENT MISSING FROM THE CONDENSER LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Oct 22, 2020
Routine
5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE RODENT AND LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED BY THE UTILITY SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND ABOUT 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE WALLS IN THE HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.15 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE LID OF THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B:4) OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2244162 DATED 1/8/19; 47 - 4-101.19 OBSERVED THE FOLOWING NOT CLEAN, WOK STATION, EXTERIOR OF BULK CONTAINERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. 55 - 6-201.11 OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING TILES, VENT OVER THE DISH MACHINE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE WOK STATION, FRYER AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT. 55 - 6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED. 58 - PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGENT TRAINING ON PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: 3-501.13 OBSERVED FROZEN BEEF THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER (NO GREATER THAN 70F) OR IN THE REFRIGERATOR AND DO NOT THAW FOODS AT ROOM TEMPERATURES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 OBSERVED VENT MISSING FROM THE CONDENSER LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GRIM ON THE HANDLES AND OUTSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND IN BETWEEN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ACCUMULATED DUST AND DIRT DEBRIS ON ALL OF THE LOWER SHELVES OF ALL PREP TABLES, ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WOK STATION AND FAUCETS AND HANDLES OF ALL SINKS. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON ALL VENTS THRU OUT THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU OUT THE FOOD PREP AREA AND ITEMS BEING STORED ON THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND ONLY STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIRMENT.
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Jan 8, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE, WITH A DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 OBSERVED THE FOLOWING NOT CLEAN, WOK STATION, EXTERIOR OF BULK CONTAINERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING TILES, VENT OVER THE DISH MACHINE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE WOK STATION, FRYER AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.17 OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS,AND WALL VENTS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN REMOVE DUST, AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGENT TRAINING ON PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Apr 24, 2017
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS STORED OUTSIDE OF THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHOPSTICKS STORED UNCOVERED ON TOP OF THE TABLES AT EACH PLACE SETTING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO WRAP OR COVER CHOPSTICKS SITTING ON TOP OF THE TABLES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE DOOR RACKS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH SLIDING DOORS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK UNDER THE LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES AND COOLERS. ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jan 23, 2017
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taste of Canton last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taste of Canton on file is from Nov 20, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taste of Canton?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Taste of Canton.
Has Taste of Canton's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Taste of Canton have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taste of Canton means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Taste of Canton inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taste of Canton is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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