Taste of Chicago
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2018
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Score
Going back to 2013, Taste of Chicago has seven inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Mar 20, 2018. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The most recent inspection at Taste of Chicago is from Mar 20, 2018, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Taste of Chicago is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Mar 20, 2018
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL SOILED CARDBOARD ON CHIP DISPLAY SHELVES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSNG BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN WALL BEHND ELECTRIC STOVE. CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Mar 6, 2018
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER NEAR DRINKING STRAWS, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON PALLET NEAR FLOUR IN REAR STORAGE AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND PAINT CANS IN NORTHWEST CORNER IN WASHROOM, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN WATER HEATER ROOM, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND CHEST FREEZER NEAR REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL SOILED CARDBOARD ON CHIP DISPLAY SHELVES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL PREP AND REACH-IN COOLERS AND DOOR GASKETS, CHEST FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, FRYERS, GRILL, SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, WASHROOM, AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSNG BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN WALL BEHND ELECTRIC STOVE. CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE INOPERABLE BULB INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
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Oct 13, 2016
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS, REACH-IN AND PREP COOLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND WASHROOM AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES.
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Sep 30, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLING MONEY AND PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HANDS BETWEEN TASKS. SAME FOOD HANDLER TOUCHING READY TO EAT SLICED CHEESE WITH BARE HANDS WHILE PREPARING SANDWICHES. SAME FOOD HANDLER IMPROPERLY WASHING HANDS WITH NO SOAP IN EXPOSED AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MONITOR HAND WASHING. HANDS MUST BE WASHED BETWEEN TASKS, BEFORE AND AFTER CHANGING GLOVES IN AN EXPOSED SINK WITH SOAP, WARM WATER AND PROPERLY DRIED IN A SANITARY MANNER. THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS, REACH-IN AND PREP COOLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND WASHROOM AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES.
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Nov 9, 2015
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES: OBSERVE FOOD HANDLER MULTI-TASKING (HANDLING MONEY AND PREPARING FOOD) AND NOT WASHING HIS HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS WHEN MULTI-TASKING, TOUCHING MONEY, BODY, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WITH NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AND THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WITH NO SOAP OR HAND DRYING DEVICES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ITEMS. MAINTAIN SAME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FOIL FROM THE GYROS EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN A CLEAN SURFACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, BOTTOM SURFACE OF THE PREP TABLES AND THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE REACH IN COOLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS UNDER/AROUND THE FREEZERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH THE LOOSE WALL PANEL UNDER THE SHELF AND BEHIND THE FRIES CHEST FREEZER. ALSO, REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTILATION FILTERS AND THE PIPES/CONDUITS ATTACH TO IT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO HANG ALL MOPS UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (SOLUTION MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS WHO DO NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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Nov 8, 2013
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Jun 7, 2013
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN FURNACE ROOM AND UTILITY STORAGE AREAS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taste of Chicago last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taste of Chicago on file is from Mar 20, 2018. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taste of Chicago?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Taste of Chicago.
Has Taste of Chicago's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taste of Chicago have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taste of Chicago 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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