What is Tant Llc's health inspection score?

Tant Llc has a SafeDine safety score of 87 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Tant Llc last inspected?

Tant Llc was last inspected on October 23, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Tant Llc have?

Tant Llc has 29 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Tant Llc safe to eat at?

Yes, Tant Llc has an excellent safety record with a score of 87/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Tant Llc serve?

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

Official Health Record

Tant Llc

Name: Tant Llc
Address: 5944 W LAKE ST, Chicago, 60644
Rating: 87

5944 W LAKE ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 10/23/2025

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0Excellent

American•Chicago

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

Stable

6 inspections

Last: Oct 23, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

17%

Clean Rate

4.8

Avg Violations

6 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Facility condition

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

-13

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-7 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+5 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

5944 W LAKE ST, Chicago, IL 60644

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

8 basic

Apr

Jun 2023

1 inspections

5 basic

Jul 2023

1 inspections

Jul

Oct 2024

2 inspections

1 intermediate

10 basic

Oct 2025

1 inspections

3 basic

Oct

Inspection History

6 records on file

2 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Complaint Re-Inspection2 Complaint

Oct 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR DOOR NOT OPERABLE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED UNEVEN FLOORING NEAR HOT WATER HEATER AND IN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND CLUTTER IN REAR ROOM NEAR FURNACE ON WINDOWSILL. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−6 pts

Oct 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED LARGE HOLES AND CRUMBLING DRY WALL UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, HALLWAY BASEBOARDS LEADING TO TOILET ROOM AND INSIDE TOILETROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE WALLS THROUGHOUT FACILITY.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MOPS IMPROPERLY STORED THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO HANG DRY IN BETWEEN USES IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED.

Base deductions−8 pts

Oct 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, FLYING THROUGHOUT IN-USE PREP AREAS ON TOP OF SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED STACKED SOILED TOWELS IMPROPERLY AIR DRYING STORED IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE IN SAID SPACE.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MOPS IMPROPERLY STORED THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO HANG DRY IN BETWEEN USES IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED LAEGES HOLES AND CRUMBLING DRY WALL UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, HALLWAY BASEMBOARDS LEADING TO TOILET ROOM AND INSIDE TOILETROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE WALLS THROUGHOUT FACILITY.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER INSIDE OF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR. NOTED FLOORS IN FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED.

Base deductions−17 pts

Jul 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 23

Complaint InspectionFail

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. FOUND TEMPERATURE AT 3 COMPARTMENT AT 60.7F.INSTRUCTED MANAGER PROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE AT LEAST 110.0F TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT.PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025 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, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS AROUND EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVING.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
NOTED THE FILTER AND HOOD DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
PREMISES HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY

Base deductions−10 pts

Apr 23

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med8 Basic

10 total1 risk factor

64/100inspection score

−31 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED FLOUR AND FISH BUTTER OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
50HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE−2
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. FOUND IMPROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR 53.5F, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FOUND AT 75.7F, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK IN WASHROOM FOUND AT 78.5F INSTRUCTED MANAGER PROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT A MINIMUM OF 100.0F OR HIGHER THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE AT LEAST 110.0F TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT.PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. HOT WATER WAS ABLE TO BE FIXED WHEN THE HOT WATER TANK PILOT WAS LIT AND TURNED ON. HOT WAT AT HAND SINKS REACHED 102.7F AND 3 COMPARTMENT REACHED 110.3F
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS AROUND EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE TWO DOOR REACH IN UNIT DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED REPAIR TO MAKE EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
NOTED THE FILTER AND HOOD DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE

Base deductions−31 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 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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