What is New Taste OF Chicago Inc's health inspection score?

New Taste OF Chicago Inc has a SafeDine safety score of 63 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was New Taste OF Chicago Inc last inspected?

New Taste OF Chicago Inc was last inspected on May 19, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does New Taste OF Chicago Inc have?

New Taste OF Chicago Inc has 68 total violations across 9 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is New Taste OF Chicago Inc safe to eat at?

New Taste OF Chicago Inc has a safety score of 63/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

New Taste OF Chicago Inc

Name: New Taste OF Chicago Inc
Address: 11101 S MICHIGAN AVE, Chicago, 60628
Rating: 63

11101 S MICHIGAN AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 10mo ago

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Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in Chicago

Improving

9 inspections

Last: May 19, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

7.6

Avg Violations

11 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

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-37

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-10 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-11 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+16 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

11101 S MICHIGAN AVE, Chicago, IL 60628

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Violation Timeline

May 2022

2 inspections

2 high priority

3 intermediate

12 basic

May

Jul 2022

1 inspections

5 basic

Aug 2023

1 inspections

7 basic

Aug

Sep 2023

1 inspections

4 basic

Apr 2024

1 inspections

2 high priority

7 basic

Apr

Aug 2024

2 inspections

2 high priority

3 intermediate

16 basic

May 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

4 basic

May

Inspection History

9 records on file

1 Canvass3 Complaint Re-Inspection4 Complaint1 Short Form Complaint

May 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 High4 Basic

5 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
4-602.11 OBSERVED A STAINED CUTTING BOARD BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STAINS OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
3-304.12 OBSERVED A CUTTING BOARD BEING STORED BEHIND THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE EQUIPMENT BETWEEN USE. OBSERVED ICE CREAM SCOOPS BEING STORED IN A SINGLE USE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN THE DIPPER WELL.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A FLOOR LINER AND SINGLE USE FOOD CONTAINERS BEING USED AS UTENSIL STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO NOT REUSE SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS OR CARDBOARD.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11 OBSERVED SOME RUST ON SHELVES INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11 OBSERVED A DAMAGE TOILET ROOM DOOR AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Base deductions−18 pts

Aug 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 High8 Basic

9 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK INSIDE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGN AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON SHELVING AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP, GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, GRILL, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA AND LEAKING DRAINLINE UNDER DIPPER WELL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
DUST BUILDUP ON LIGHT SHIELDS, CEILING TILES AND VENTS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES, DAMAGED FLOOR TILES, OPENINGS IN WALLS AND FLOOR IN PREP, WASHROOM, AND STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED WASHROOM DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE CEILING AND FLOOR TILES, SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, AND CREVICES IN ALL AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED LOOSE AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−26 pts

Aug 24

Complaint InspectionFail

1 High3 Med8 Basic

12 total

59/100inspection score

−41 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK INSIDE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGN AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED FLY STRIPS HANGING IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL FLY STRIPS FROM PREP AREA.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED NUMEROUS DEAD ROACHES ON GLUE BOARDS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED TWO LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON WALL AND FLOOR IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON SHELVING AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP, GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, GRILL, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA AND LEAKING DRAINLINE UNDER DIPPER WELL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON LIGHT SHIELDS, CEILING TILES AND VENTS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES, DAMAGED FLOOR TILES, OPENINGS IN WALLS AND FLOOR IN PREP, WASHROOM, AND STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED WASHROOM DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE CEILING AND FLOOR TILES, SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, AND CREVICES IN ALL AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED LOOSE AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−41 pts

Apr 24

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High7 Basic

9 total

66/100inspection score

−34 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
FOUND NO SOAP AT HANDWASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AT HANDSINK AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER ADDED SOAP TO RESTROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
ICE CREAM DIPPER WELL IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN FREE OF BUILD UP.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
CUTTING BOARDS NEED REPLACING WHEN WORN WITH DARK MARKS INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND OR REPLACING WHERE WORN. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
LEAK AT 3 COMPAERTMENT SINK FAUCET IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
UNISEX TOILET IN NEED OF WASTE CAN WITH LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
ANY UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT OR OTHER ITEMS IN NEED OF REMOVING TO KEEP PREMISES CLUTTER FREE INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−34 pts

Sep 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
FOUND THE REACH IN FREEZER IN THE DISH WASHING AREA WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN. FOUND THE EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF THE FRYER WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND DAMAGED FLOORS/FLOOR TILES IN THE TOILET ROOM, PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORS/FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT AS NEEDED. MUST MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOORS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND MOP STORED IN THE MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE MOPS HANGING UP WHEN NOT IN USE FOR PROPER DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
FOUND THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE CFM EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A CURRENT CERTIFICATE. MUST MAINTAIN CURRENT CERTIFICATION.

Base deductions−8 pts

Aug 23

Complaint InspectionFail

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
FOUND EMPLOYEES IN THE PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WEAR ONE AND HAVE THE EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
FOUND THE REACH IN FREEZER IN THE DISH WASHING AREA WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN. FOUND THE EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF THE FRYER WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
FOUND NO STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN STOPPERS FOR EACH COMPARTMENT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND DAMAGED FLOORS/FLOOR TILES IN THE TOILET ROOM, PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORS/FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT AS NEEDED. MUST MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOORS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND MOP STORED IN THE MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE MOPS HANGING UP WHEN NOT IN USE FOR PROPER DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
FOUND THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE CFM EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A CURRENT CERTIFICATE. MUST MAINTAIN CURRENT CERTIFICATION.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
FOUND THE PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2560543 DATED 07/11/2022 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: #41-OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES. #51-OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. #57-OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

Base deductions−14 pts

Jul 22

Short Form Complaint InspectionPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Base deductions−10 pts

May 22

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN REAR REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Base deductions−15 pts

May 22

Complaint InspectionFail

2 High2 Med7 Basic

11 total2 risk factors

46/100inspection score

−44 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT WITH CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN REAR REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS ON LEDGE ALONG NORTH WALL, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS, REACH-IN COOLERS, AND SHELVING UNITS, ON SHELVES, BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, ON BULK CONTAINER LID, LADDER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

Basic (7)

−14 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, ELECTIRCAL OUTLETS, SHELVING UNITS AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Base deductions−44 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

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85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

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