Tuscan Hen Foods — Tuscan Hen Market
Last inspected: Nov 10, 2025
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Score
Inspectors have visited Tuscan Hen Foods — Tuscan Hen Market 11 times, with records going back to 2016. Tuscan Hen Foods — Tuscan Hen Market was last inspected on Nov 10, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited nine times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Nov 10, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES (EXTERIOR SIDE ADJACENT TO GRILL) OF 1-DOOR COOLER IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA TO BE SOILED WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF GREASE, DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING FIXTURES IN POOR REPAIR: FAUCET HANDLE ON 1-COMPARTMENT FOOD PREP SINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA MISSING, METAL FAUCET SEAL ON HANDWASHING SINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA CRACKED BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE LISTED PLUMBING FIXTURES AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Dec 3, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2585148 DATED 11/14/2023: #58 "OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE WHITE REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN REAR GARAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE USED ONLY TO PRODUCE ICE FOR COOLING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED RESTROOM IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PLACE "OUT OF ORDER" OR SIMILAR SIGNAGE ON DOOR TO AVOID EMPLOYEES USING RESTROOM.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 FOOD EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ONSITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Nov 14, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST HAVE A PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PINK MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PACKAGED FOODS FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE WITH MISSING LABEL INFORMATION. MUST INCLUDE NAME OF BUSINESS, ADDRESS AND NET QUANTITY(SALADS, PESTO, PIZZA SAUCE).
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS.
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Oct 11, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF HANGING DUST BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD HANDLE LOOSE AT FAUCET OF THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 17, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LABEL FOR BULK POWDER STORAGE CONTAINER STORED ON THE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPLASH AND DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR OF THE MINI REFRIGERATOR IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Mar 18, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEM, SUCH AS A BREAKFAST SANDWICH, THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY THAT DISCLOSES AND REMIND CUSTOMERS OF SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SINK FOR FOOD PREPARATION IN THE REAR KITCHEN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING AND WALLS AT BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AND FREEZER/REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALLS THROUGHOUT THE REAR KITCHEN WITH CHIPPING PLASTER, PEELING PAINT AND HOLES. MUST REPAIR ALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR.
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Mar 11, 2020
Complaint
5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR CHECKING SANITIZING LEVELS WHILE DISH WASHING. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM #2345644 ON 11-14-19 NOT CORRECTED. #57- NO EMPLOYEES FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE CERTIFICATES WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.#58- NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINKS NOT ACCESSIBLE AND EVIDENCE OF BEING USED AS A FOOD PREP SINKS. REAR PREP HAND SINK NOTED WITH FOOD UTENSILS INSIDE AND EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS IN THE SINK. DURING INSPECTION A FOOD HANDLER WAS NOTED PUTTING DIRTY FOOD UTENSILS INSIDE THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK. ALL UTENSILS REMOVED. REVIEWED WITH MANAGEMENT THAT HAND SINKS MUST BE USED FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEM, SUCH AS A BREAKFAST SANDWICH, THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY THAT DISCLOSES AND REMIND CUSTOMERS OF SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN THE COOLER WITHOUT EXPIRATION DATES. FOODS SUCH AS DELI MEATS, AU JUS GRAVY, PASTA SALADS, COOKED BEEF. REVIEWED ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS.ALL FOODS DISCARDED ESTIMATED 50LBS @ $200.00. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN POTS, BOWLS, PANS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: SHELVING IN THE REAR KITCHEN DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SINK FOR FOOD PREPARATION IN THE REAR KITCHEN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALLS THROUGHOUT THE REAR KITCHEN WITH CHIPPING PLASTER, PEELING PAINT AND HOLES. MUST REPAIR ALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING AND WALLS AT BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AND FREEZER/REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR KITCHEN WITH FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: RAW WOODEN WALL MOUNT FOR PAPER DISPENSER IN THE REAR KITCHEN MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR.
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Nov 14, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOOD, PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE LABLED WITH SELL BY DATE INCLUDED. PRIORITY FOUNATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: SOME VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING ITEMS MISSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY CLEAN UP ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN BASEMENT WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEES FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE CERTIFICATES WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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Feb 20, 2018
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE PATIO NOT MAINTAINED: OBSERVED A BAG OF GARBAGE STORED ON THE BACK PATIO WITH GNAW MARKS ON ALL SIDES OF THE BAG, A CARDBOARD SAUSAGE BOX, AND AN ALUMINUM TRAY. MANAGER REMOVED ITEMS UPON REQUEST. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL GARBAGE AND REFUSE ITEMS IN A COVERED DUMPSTER AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE ONION SKIN AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILUDP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE DUMP SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WAS SHUT OFF AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MANAGER MENTIONED THAT THERE WAS A LEAK UNDER THE SINK SO THE FACILITY SHUT OFF THE WATER UNTIL A PLUMBER CAN REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REPAIR THE SINK TO PROVIDE HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE OR REMOVE SINK FROM PREMISES.
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Jun 7, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: BASEMENT EMPLOYEES WASHROOM CEILING VENTILATION FAN NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WORKING WASHROOM CEILING VENTILATION FAN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE BASEMENT REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER FOR SAID COOLER.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE WITH ICE SCOOP HANDLE NOT UPWARD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.
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Dec 27, 2016
License
2 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA ABOVE THE STOVE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE 2 ADDITIONAL WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMP SINK IN ORDER TO PROPERLY SET-UP FOR WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING. FOUND ONLY ONE WORKING SINKS TOPPER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tuscan Hen Foods — Tuscan Hen Market last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tuscan Hen Foods — Tuscan Hen Market on file is from Nov 10, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tuscan Hen Foods — Tuscan Hen Market?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Tuscan Hen Foods — Tuscan Hen Market.
Has Tuscan Hen Foods — Tuscan Hen Market's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tuscan Hen Foods — Tuscan Hen Market have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tuscan Hen Foods — Tuscan Hen Market 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 Tuscan Hen Foods — Tuscan Hen Market inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tuscan Hen Foods — Tuscan Hen Market is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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