What is Tahoora Sweets & Bakery's health inspection score?

Tahoora Sweets & Bakery has a SafeDine safety score of 74 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Tahoora Sweets & Bakery last inspected?

Tahoora Sweets & Bakery was last inspected on January 7, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Tahoora Sweets & Bakery have?

Tahoora Sweets & Bakery has 13 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Tahoora Sweets & Bakery safe to eat at?

Tahoora Sweets & Bakery has a good safety record with a score of 74/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Tahoora Sweets & Bakery serve?

Tahoora Sweets & Bakery serves Bakery cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Tahoora Sweets & Bakery

Name: Tahoora Sweets & Bakery
Address: 2345 W DEVON AVE, Chicago, 60659
Rating: 74

2345 W DEVON AVE, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 1/7/2025

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0Good

Bakery•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 62% of bakery restaurants

Stable

3 inspections

Last: Jan 7, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

4.3

Avg Violations

15 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-26

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-7 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+2 pts

Latest

100% weight

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

2345 W DEVON AVE, Chicago, IL 60659

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2022

1 inspections

3 basic

Oct

Dec 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

5 basic

Jan 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Jan

Inspection History

3 records on file

3 Canvass

Jan 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP BETWEEN REAR EXIT DOUBLE DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST RODENT PROOF REAR EXIT DOORS AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA SHELVES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST/FOOD DEBRIS ON 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−11 pts

Dec 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High5 Basic

6 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED MULTIPLE EXPOSED HANDS SINKS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA ON THE SECOND FLOOR WITHOUT HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA ON THE THIRD FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO KEEP FOOD ITEMS ELEVATED SIX INCHES OFF OF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING UNITS IN BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS ON THE SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOME FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BAKERY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL WHO HAS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE OBTAINS ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND KEEPS THE CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−20 pts

Oct 22

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVING UNITS IN BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS LOCATED ON THE SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM LOCATED ON THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER ON WALLS AND EQUIPMENT IN THE BAKERY PREPARATION AREA ON THE SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−6 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

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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