Chicago
UNRATED

The Bite

1062 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60607 · West Loop · Restaurant · High risk

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2 inspections on record — 1 failed (not yet rated)

Inspections
2
0 passed
Last Inspected
2025-08-04
Pass Rate
0%
1 failure
Score
UNRATED
Failed 1 inspection (2025)
Sanitation issues found across 9 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 2 inspections
Limited data — only 2 inspections on record
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Sanitation critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Food Temperature minor
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Pest Activity critical
2025-08-04 Pass w/ Conditions License Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 2
critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11 SEAL THE HOLE IN THE CEILING DRYWALL IN THE DOORWAY OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

2025-07-28 Fail License
CRITICAL 15
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED NO SANITIZER ON THE PREMISES TO SANITIZE DISHES AND UTENSILS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED THE 3-DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 70F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE MICROWAVE AND DUST ON TOP OF THE VANITY CABINET IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

BOTH WASHROOM DOORS LACK A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ON BOTH WASHROOM DOORS.

minor Facility Condition

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED A LARGE PILE OF GARBAGE STORED ON THE GROUND OUTSIDE OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL GARBAGE FROM THE GROUND AND STORE IT IN THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B).

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REPAIR THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT CLOSET AREA WITH BROKEN FLOOR TILES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS AND ORAGNIZE THE ITEMS IN THE UTILITY ROOM.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INADEQUATE LIGHTING PROVIDED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVUDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN ALL AREAS WHERE FOOD IS PREPARED.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

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