THE BITE.

Chicago Health Dept

1062 W TAYLOR ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Aug 2025), 1 critical violation noted.

2 inspections on record since 2025 · Last inspected Aug 2025 · 6 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
2
VIOLATIONS
17
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
AUG 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 4
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
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.

JUL 28
2025
FAIL 15 violations 5 CRITICAL
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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