What is A Taste OF Heaven's health inspection score?

A Taste OF Heaven has a SafeDine safety score of 80 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was A Taste OF Heaven last inspected?

A Taste OF Heaven was last inspected on April 2, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does A Taste OF Heaven have?

A Taste OF Heaven has 30 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is A Taste OF Heaven safe to eat at?

A Taste OF Heaven has a good safety record with a score of 80/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does A Taste OF Heaven serve?

A Taste OF Heaven serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

A Taste OF Heaven

Name: A Taste OF Heaven
Address: 5401 N CLARK ST, Chicago, 60640
Rating: 80

5401 N CLARK ST, Chicago

Last inspected 12mo ago

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0Good

American•Uptown

Ranked #224 of 747 in UptownBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

7 inspections

Last: Apr 2, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

14%

Clean Rate

4.3

Avg Violations

13 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-20

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-8 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+2 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

5401 N CLARK ST, Chicago, IL 60640

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Violation Timeline

May 2022

2 inspections

2 high priority

4 basic

May

Feb 2023

1 inspections

8 basic

Mar 2023

1 inspections

2 basic

Mar

Apr 2024

2 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

5 basic

Apr 2025

1 inspections

6 basic

Apr

Inspection History

7 records on file

4 Canvass3 Canvass Re-Inspection

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE. MANAGER PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
MUST NOT STORE FOOD SCOOP HANDLES INSIDE FOOD. MANAGER REMOVED DURING INSPECTION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED THE INTERIOR BOTTOM PORTION OF SEVERAL FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT WITH BROKEN PLASTIC AND EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
NOTED PEELING PLASTIC AS A PROTECTANT ON THE INSIDE DOOR OF THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER AT THE DISH AREA. MUST REMOVE PEELING PLASTIC.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
WASHROOM CEILING VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS ABOVE THE DISH AND PREP AREAS. MUST REPLACE OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS.

Base deductions−12 pts

Apr 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High2 Med5 Basic

8 total

70/100inspection score

−30 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK INSIDE WASHROOM

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENUS FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT: "THESE FOODS ARE COOKED TO ORDER." CONSUMING RAW OR UNDER COOKED MEATS, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER PRESENT IN THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND 2 DOOR STANDING COOLER AT FRONT OF PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A THERMOMETER IN EACH COLD HOLDING UNIT.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD RESIDUE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE SHELVES AND BOTTOM INTERIOR OF THE STANDING TWO DOOR COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS FREE OF FOOD RESIDUE AND DEBRIS.
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK COMPLETELY CLOGGED AND UNABLE TO DRAIN IN THE MAIN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PLUMBER ON SITE AND REPAIRED THE SAID PLUMBING ISSUE (CORRECTED ON SITE) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON THE (CEILING) DUCT WORK ABOVE PREP AREA IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF DUST BUILD UP.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MIXER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA OR INSTALL A HANDWASHING SINK.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2571920 ISSUED ON 03-01-2023 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #58 - OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AT THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND KEEP IT ON THE PREMISES.

Base deductions−30 pts

Mar 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-204.12 OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AT THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND KEEP IT ON THE PREMISES.

Base deductions−4 pts

Feb 23

Canvass InspectionFail

8 Basic

8 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Basic (8)

−16 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED MULTIPLE 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.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR THE SANITIZING SOLUTION (CHLORINE) USED IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION AND MAINTENANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING, LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING MECHANISM FOR THE TOILET ROOM DOOR AND MAINTAIN IT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED EXPOSED BRICK WALL IN THE TOILET ROOM, LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO SEAL TO ENSURE WALL IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AT THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND KEEP IT ON THE PREMISES.

Base deductions−16 pts

May 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 High1 Basic

2 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
4-602.11(B-E): OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15 PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID HANDWASH SINK MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.

Base deductions−12 pts

May 22

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High3 Basic

4 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
NO SANITIZING TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE SANITIZING TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA COOLERS AND PREP AREA COOLER DOOR RAILS. MUST CLEAN COOLERS.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID HANDWASH SINK MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.

Base deductions−16 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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