What is Taste OF Colombia's health inspection score?

Taste OF Colombia has a SafeDine safety score of 64 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Taste OF Colombia last inspected?

Taste OF Colombia was last inspected on March 30, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Taste OF Colombia have?

Taste OF Colombia has 9 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Taste OF Colombia safe to eat at?

Taste OF Colombia has a safety score of 64/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Taste OF Colombia serve?

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

Official Health Record

Taste OF Colombia

Name: Taste OF Colombia
Address: 4801 W MONTROSE AVE, Chicago, 60641
Rating: 64

4801 W MONTROSE AVE , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 3/30/2023

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0Fair

American•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

2 inspections

Last: Mar 30, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

4.5

Avg Violations

37 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility conditionHigh Priority

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-36

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-15 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+40 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% 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

4801 W MONTROSE AVE , Chicago, IL 60641

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Inspection History

2 records on file

1 License Re-Inspection1 License

Mar 23

License Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
6-501.19 THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR LACKS A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-304.11 NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION PROVIDED FOR THE GAS STOVE ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ADEQUATE VENTILATION HOOD OR REMOVE THE STOVE.

Base deductions−4 pts

Mar 23

License InspectionFail

2 High1 Med4 Basic

7 total2 risk factors

57/100inspection score

−33 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
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.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT:"THESE FOOD ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR MAY CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR LACKS A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
NO COMMERCIAL GARBAGE DUMPSTER PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A COMMERCIAL GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH ADEQUATE GARBAGE PICKUP OR A SIGNED CONTRACT WITH A WASTE HAULING COMPANY TO PROVIDE A GARBAGE DUMPSTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B).
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION PROVIDED FOR THE GAS STOVE ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ADEQUATE VENTILATION HOOD OR REMOVE THE STOVE.

Base deductions−33 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 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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