Taste of Englewood Incorporated

Chicago Health Dept

754 W GARFIELD · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Nov 2025).

4 inspections on record since 2022 · Last inspected Nov 2025 · 2 critical violations in the last 12 months.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

NOV 2025

Inspection history

NOV 6

2025

PASS 6 violations

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B) OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETER INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLING UNIT WITH COLD HOLD ATTACHED WITHOUT THERMOMETER INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-601.11 OBSERVED WORKING INGREDIENTS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING STORED IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED HOT WATER HANDLE MISSING INSIDE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED GARBAGE CAN INSIDE UNISEX TOILET ROOM WITHOUT COVERING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

OCT 30

2025

FAIL 12 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFCATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW WHILE PREPARING CABBAGE, MAC AND CHEESE, CHICKEN AND PORK RIBS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER GRILLING APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS JERK CHICKEN PARTS ON AN OUTSIDE CHARCOAL GRILL LOCATED IN PARKING OF THE ESTABLISHMENT DURING TIME OF INSPECTION TO BE SERVED TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF OUTSIDE EQUIPMENT AND PREPARE FOOD ONLY IN APPROVED PREP AREA AS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO PROTECT FOOD FROM POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION. PIC VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD AT THIS TIME. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETER INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLING UNIT WITH COLD HOLD ATTACHED WITHOUT THERMOMETER INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED WORKING INGREDIENTS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING STORED IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE FOR REVIEW DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (C). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR TESTING SANITIZER STRENGTH AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HOT WATER HANDLE MISSING INSIDE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED GARBAGE CAN INSIDE UNISEX TOILET ROOM WITHOUT COVERING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE SPLATTER AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

OCT 27

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AND PERSON NOT ON DUTY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND THE COLD WATER FAUCET KNOB AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA STRIPPED; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE KNOB.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN THE STORAGE CLOSET; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED THAT THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

DEC 8

2022

PASS 3 violations

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NO LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DIRECT FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

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