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Taste of Trinidad

2045 W Howard St, Chicago, IL 60645
African
Last inspected: Sep 24, 2015
78
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2014, Taste of Trinidad has three inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 24, 2015. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The most recent inspection at Taste of Trinidad is from Sep 24, 2015, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, which has been cited three times.

That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 24, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated in coolers, must properly date food items in coolers.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Wall that had exposed plaster/gaps in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/sealed. Damaged/stained ceiling tiles shall be replaced/repaired. Doorway in kitchen prep area had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.
35
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.
45
78
Oct 14, 2014
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT SEALED BY COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO, NO BASE COVE ON WALLS BY COOKING EQUIPMENT
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE PART OF WALL TO COMPLETELY EXPOSE DRAINBOARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOODLIGHT FIXTURES NOT SHIELDED AT MAIN KITCHEN.
36
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SELF CLOSING DOOR FOR RESTROOM.
37
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND DRY STORAGE ROOM WITH CLUTTER.
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78
Oct 10, 2014
License
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND INADEQUATE NUMBER OF EXPOSED HAND SINK AT PREMISES. EXPOSED HAND MUST BE EASILY ACCESIBLE TO COOKING/PREPARATION AREAS.CRITICAL VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
11
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT SEALED BY COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO, NO BASE COVE ON WALLS BY COOKING EQUIPMENT.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE PART OF WALL TO COMPLETELY EXPOSE DRAINBOARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOODLIGHT FIXTURES NOT SHIELDED AT MAIN KITCHEN.
36
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SELF CLOSING DOOR FOR RESTROOM.
37
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND DRY STORAGE ROOM WITH CLUTTER.
41
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taste of Trinidad last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taste of Trinidad on file is from Sep 24, 2015. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taste of Trinidad?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taste of Trinidad.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taste of Trinidad have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taste of Trinidad 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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