TASTE OF LEBANON.

Chicago Health Dept

1509 W FOSTER AVE · UPTOWN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jun 2025).

4 inspections on record since 2022 · Last inspected Jun 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
4
VIOLATIONS
14
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JUN 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 4
2025
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD AT THE PREP COOLER WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED CUTTING BOARD.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 29
2024
PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN DINING AREA.

Minor Other
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SIDES OF GRILL, UNDER AND BEHIND WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION IN PREP/COOKING AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR STRIPPED (COLD) FAUCET HANDLE AT HANDSINK IN PREP (DISHWASHING AREA)

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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.

APR 25
2023
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

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.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

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.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

SEP 28
2022
PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED SOME PREP AREA COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED/DAMAGED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO MOP SINK ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE A MOP SINK WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER ON THE PREMISES.

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