Taste of Colombia

4801 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60641

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 30, 2023

Score

Low Risk

Taste of Colombia has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. On Mar 30, 2023, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The most recent inspection at Taste of Colombia is from Mar 30, 2023, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 30, 2023

Reinspection

2 minor violations.

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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: 6-501.19 THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR LACKS A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: 6-304.11 NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION PROVIDED FOR THE GAS STOVE ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ADEQUATE VENTILATION HOOD OR REMOVE THE STOVE.

Mar 29, 2023

License

4 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: NO COMMERCIAL GARBAGE DUMPSTER PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A COMMERCIAL GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH ADEQUATE GARBAGE PICKUP OR A SIGNED CONTRACT WITH A WASTE HAULING COMPANY TO PROVIDE A GARBAGE DUMPSTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B).

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT:"THESE FOOD ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR MAY CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION PROVIDED FOR THE GAS STOVE ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ADEQUATE VENTILATION HOOD OR REMOVE THE STOVE.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR LACKS A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taste of Colombia last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taste of Colombia on file is from Mar 30, 2023. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taste of Colombia?

Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taste of Colombia.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Taste of Colombia have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taste of Colombia 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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