Taste of Lebanon
Last inspected: Jun 4, 2025
90
Score
Public records show 20 inspections at Taste of Lebanon stretching back to 2011. Taste of Lebanon was last inspected on Jun 4, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded seven times.
Taste of Lebanon's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Jun 4, 2025
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD AT THE PREP COOLER WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED CUTTING BOARD.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 29, 2024
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN DINING AREA.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SIDES OF GRILL, UNDER AND BEHIND WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR STRIPPED (COLD) FAUCET HANDLE AT HANDSINK IN PREP (DISHWASHING AREA)
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Apr 25, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER, LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. ISTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP TABLES IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN THEM.
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Sep 28, 2022
License
3 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME PREP AREA COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED/DAMAGED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO MOP SINK ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE A MOP SINK WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER ON THE PREMISES.
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Aug 17, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Mar 29, 2021
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14 MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF PREP COLERS FACING NORTH WALL/SERVING WINDOW. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY CLEANABLE
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Mar 18, 2021
Routine
5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NO LOG BOOK PROVIDED ON SITE, DUE TO ESTABLISHMENT CHANGED COMPANY.NO ACTIVITY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(C), NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 6-10-2020. REPORT #2373514 #58 2-102.13 FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090, NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD WITH A COMMON NAME ONCE IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. ALSO MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES TO STORE FOOD INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER. FOR FOOD MUST BE PROVIDED A FOOD GRADE CONTAINER WITH LID OF FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAG
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO LID PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF PREP COLERS FACING NORTH WALL/SERVING WINDOW. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY CLEANABLE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE. MUST PROVIDED FOR ALL EMPLOYEE WITHOUT CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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Jun 10, 2020
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Oct 29, 2019
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 2243476 DATED 12/12/18 NOT CORRECTED. VIOLATION # 58 ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090
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Dec 12, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.18 NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Nov 29, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT. SMALL SHELVING ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE OR PROPERLY SEAL.
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Jan 11, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: PLASTIC FOOD STORAGE BAGS MUST NOT BE STORED BETWEEN PIPING UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SOME METAL SHELVING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH OPEN GAPS, SEAMS AND CREVICES. MUST SEAL ANY OPEN GAPS TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORING. MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWEL AS LINER ON SAME SHELVING. MUST BE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE. ALL SHELF LINING MUST BE CLEANABLE.
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Feb 3, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS NEEDS LABEL ALSO.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE PREP AREA. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT. WALLS BEHIND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING, RE PAINT AND MAINTAINN. WALLS CLOSE TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A BIG HOLE. MUST SEAL THE HOLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 27, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE DOOR PANEL AND GASKETS AROUND THE DEEP FREEZER DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 6, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXCESS ALUMINUM FOIL ARE WRAPPED AROUND THE PIPE UNDER AND SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK,IN THE KITCHEN,REMOVE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSIDE THE THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK CORNERS HAS A BLACK SLIME,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NORTH WALL OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A LAYER OF BLACK SUBSTANCE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CEILING WALL ABOVE THE PREP AREA PAINT IS BROKEN / CHIPPED IN DIFFERENT AREA OF MENTIONED CEILING WALL. ALSO WALL LEDGES ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND THE BLACK CHEST FREEZER PAINT IS CHIPPED AND BASE OF THE LEDGE ARE DIRTY WITH GRIMES,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ,REPAINT, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID WALL LEDGES.
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Sep 10, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREP AREA STAND UP 1-DOOR COOLER RUBBER DOOR GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET.
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Sep 3, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1235232 DATED ON 06/11/12 NOT CORRECTED-#33 OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON REACH IN COOLERS FAN COVERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FAN COVERS, #36 OBSERVED ONE BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULB ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE WORKING LIGHT BULB. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (09/10/13). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREP AREA STAND UP 1-DOOR COOLER RUBBER DOOR GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GAP BETWEEN WALL AND WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL. MUST SEAL CRACKS/CREVICES BETWEEN HANDWASH BOWL AND WALL.
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Jun 11, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON REACH IN COOLERS FAN COVERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FAN COVERS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULB ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE WORKING LIGHT BULB.
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Nov 18, 2011
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENED METAL SHEET BEHIND AND SIDE OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,ALSO UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.REMOVE PEELING PAINT ABOVE THE REACH-IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE AN UNTHREAD FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Nov 9, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: All dish washing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED A BLACK HOSE REPLACING RIGHT FAUCET, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A FAUCET OR A WATER SPRAYER.SINK HAS A LEFT FAUCET WHICH REACHES LEFT COMPARTMENT AND MIDDLE SINK.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030 H000075232-12
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Use dustless cleaning methods. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENED METAL SHEET BEHIND AND SIDE OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,ALSO UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.REMOVE PEELING PAINT ABOVE THE REACH-IN COOLER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD WITH END CAPS IN PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. PROVIDE AN UNTHREAD FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taste of Lebanon last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taste of Lebanon on file is from Jun 4, 2025. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taste of Lebanon?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Taste of Lebanon.
Has Taste of Lebanon's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taste of Lebanon have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taste of Lebanon 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 Lebanon inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taste of Lebanon is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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