What is Tao Chicago's health inspection score?

Tao Chicago has a SafeDine safety score of 86 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Tao Chicago last inspected?

Tao Chicago was last inspected on July 2, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Tao Chicago have?

Tao Chicago has 24 total violations across 10 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Tao Chicago safe to eat at?

Yes, Tao Chicago has an excellent safety record with a score of 86/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Tao Chicago serve?

Tao Chicago serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Tao Chicago

Name: Tao Chicago
Address: 632 N DEARBORN ST, Chicago, 60654
Rating: 86

632 N DEARBORN ST, Chicago

Last inspected 9mo ago

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0Excellent

American•River North

Ranked #124 of 547 in River NorthBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

10 inspections

Last: Jul 2, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

50%

Clean Rate

2.4

Avg Violations

9 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

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-14

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-6 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+11 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

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

632 N DEARBORN ST, Chicago, IL 60654

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2022

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

Aug

Dec 2023

2 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Jul 2024

2 inspections

3 high priority

2 intermediate

5 basic

Jul

Sep 2024

1 inspections

3 basic

Jun 2025

2 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

2 basic

Jun

Jul 2025

1 inspections

Inspection History

10 records on file

2 Complaint Re-Inspection3 Complaint2 Non-Inspection3 Canvass

Jul 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 25

Complaint InspectionFail

2 High2 Med2 Basic

6 total

66/100inspection score

−34 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA IN KITCHEN OBSTRUCTED WITH HOSE HOOKUP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE HOSE ON FAUCET,EXPLAINED HANDWASHING SINKS MUST ALWAYS BE AVAILABLE FOR STAFF TO USE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C),CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE BEHIND PANEL OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SHRIMP TEMPURA AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 44.0F-46.0F LOCATED IN 4 DR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND TO MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 5# OF FOOD WORTH $120.00.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES WITH APPROX. 25 SMALL FRUIT FLIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION.SMALL FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED AT THE 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS ON WALLS IN THE SUSHI PREP AREA ALSO,FLOORS AT ALL BARS NEED A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT #2603149 DATED FOR 9/19/2024: (53) 6-202.24 - OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOORS (ALL GENDER MEN'S AND WOMEN'S) SO THAT THEY SHALL BE TIGHT FITTING AND SELF CLOSING. (53) 5-501.17: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS. (58)NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING PROVIDED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE VIOLATION SHALL NOW CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION ITEM DUE TO PREVIOUS NON-COMPLIANCE.MUST CORRECT BEFORE RE-INSPECTION.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−34 pts

Jun 25

Complaint InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
6-202.14: OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON ANY EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOORS(ALL GENDER, MEN'S AND WOMEN'S). INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON ALL EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOORS(ALL GENDER, MEN'S AND WOMEN'S) SO THAT THEY SHALL BE TIGHT FITTING AND SELF CLOSING
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
5-501.17: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING PROVIDED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFED FOODSERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.

Base deductions−6 pts

Jul 24

Complaint InspectionFail

3 High2 Med5 Basic

10 total1 risk factor

45/100inspection score

−50 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
NO PROOF OF VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY, HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES READ, SIGN AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN FACILITY RANGING BETWEEN 69.3-92.5F. OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN SMALL BAR NEAR KITCHEN AND THIRD FLOOR EMPLOYEE MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON SHIELD AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE ON FIRST FLOOR IN ROOM NEAR REAR EXIT USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DESTROY ICE, REMOVE BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE FROM SHIELD AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE ON FIRST FLOOR IN ROOM NEAR REAR EXIT AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED OVER 100 SMALL FLIES IN FACILITY. OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT FACILITY, OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN AREAS SUCH AS SMALL BAR NEAR KITCHEN AND DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN FACILITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 7/19/2024. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED TEMPERATURE OF THE WASH SOLUTION IN HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 146F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WASH SOLUTION IN SPRAY TYPE WAREWASHERS THAT USE HOT WATER TO SANITIZE FOR A SINGLE TANK, CONVEYOR DUAL TEMPERATURE MACHINE MAY NOT BE LESS THAN 160F. CORRECTED DURING RECENT INSPECTION ON 7/19/2024 OBSERVED TEMPERATURE OF THE WASH SOLUTION IN HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 160F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON ANY EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOORS(ALL GENDER, MEN'S AND WOMEN'S). INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON ALL EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOORS(ALL GENDER, MEN'S AND WOMEN'S) SO THAT THEY SHALL BE TIGHT FITTING AND SELF CLOSING
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO TOILET TISSUE IN FOUR OUT OF FIVE STALLS IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED A SUPPLY OF TOILET TISSUE SHALL BE AVAILABLE AT EACH TOILET. CORRECTED DURING RECENT INSPECTION ON 7/19/2024 TOILET TISSUE PROVIDED IN ALL STALLS IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING PROVIDED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFED FOODSERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.

Base deductions−50 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jul 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High2 Basic

3 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
Low temp dish washing machine not sanitizing at final rinse at bar area. 0ppm CL obtained at test strips. No sanitizer jug attached to machine. Instructed manager to provide proper sanitizer concentration at final rinse. Priority violation 7-38-025.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
Using Deli cups as a scoop for bulk food containers, instructed to use proper scoops.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
No temperature measuring heat strip or thermometer for High temp dish machine, instructed to obtain.

Base deductions−14 pts

Dec 23

Canvass InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High1 Basic

2 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN MAIN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF ICE ON FANS IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN FANS FREE OF ICE.

Base deductions−12 pts

Aug 22

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

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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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