Taste of Chicago 2
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2020
55
Score
Inspectors have visited Taste of Chicago 2 eight times, with records going back to 2016. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 8, 2020. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical. The most recent inspection at Taste of Chicago 2 is from Apr 8, 2020, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to nine violations.
Looking across the full record, “thermometers provided & accurate” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Taste of Chicago 2's 55 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2020
Complaint
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS (COOKED BEEF) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER AND REFRIGERATOR WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN FRONT AND REAR REACH-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
40
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN FISH STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Mar 27, 2020
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
10
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS (COOKED BEEF) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER AND REFRIGERATOR WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN FRONT AND REAR REACH-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
36
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
40
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN FISH STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Mar 18, 2019
Complaint
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON SITE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MASK, DISPOSABLE GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MOP) FOR RESPONDING THE VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS (COOKED BEEF) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER AND REFRIGERATOR WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A DISCLOSURE OR A REMINDER POSTED ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (BURGERS) INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ADD A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.17 OBSERVED A RAW WOOD SHELF ABOVE THE PREP COOLER LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW WOOD AND MAKE THE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 OBSERVED RUST ON THE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE SHELVES.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED A CLOSED RECEPTACLE IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS AND A MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jul 27, 2018
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jun 14, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 5, 2018
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE ON PREMISES. FOUND TEN MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE DEEP FREEZER IN FRONT OF THE ELECTRICAL BOX AND SIXTY ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT BY THE CLOSET, SODA POP STORAGE AND ALONG THE WALL. ALSO OBSERVED REAR EXIT SCREEN DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM; INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT IF DOOR IS GOING TO BE OPEN IT MUST BE RODENT PROOFED THE PROPER WAY AT THE BOTTOM; MUST CORRECT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY REGARDING FINDINGS. RECOMMENDED SERVICE FROM PEST CONTROL PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN AREAS MENTIONED IN VIOLATION #18 ABOVE AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALL OF THE BASEMENT IN THE STORAGE AREA AND IN THE OFFICE; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES IN WALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE FAUCET AT THE UTILITY SINK IS IN POOR REPAIR; SQUIRTS WATER WHEN ON; MUST REPAIR OR REPLAE FAUCET AT UTILITY SINK.
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May 16, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE SHELVES INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR UNIT AT PREP AREA OF FOOD SPILLS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT PREP AREA
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Dec 8, 2016
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taste of Chicago 2 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taste of Chicago 2 on file is from Apr 8, 2020. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taste of Chicago 2?
Across the inspection record, “thermometers provided & accurate” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Taste of Chicago 2.
Has Taste of Chicago 2's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Taste of Chicago 2 have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Taste of Chicago 2 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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