What is Idof Taylor Inc's health inspection score?

Idof Taylor Inc has a SafeDine safety score of 71 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Idof Taylor Inc last inspected?

Idof Taylor Inc was last inspected on February 7, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Idof Taylor Inc have?

Idof Taylor Inc has 22 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Idof Taylor Inc safe to eat at?

Idof Taylor Inc has a good safety record with a score of 71/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Idof Taylor Inc serve?

Idof Taylor Inc serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Idof Taylor Inc

Name: Idof Taylor Inc
Address: 1129 W TAYLOR ST, Chicago, 60607
Rating: 71

1129 W TAYLOR ST, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 2/7/2025

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0Good

American•West Loop

Ranked #736 of 1000 in West LoopBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

4 inspections

Last: Feb 7, 2025

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

5.5

Avg Violations

16 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-31

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+24 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 69/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (71/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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.

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Violation Timeline

May 2022

1 inspections

3 high priority

2 intermediate

1 basic

May

Jan 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

5 basic

Jan 2024

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

3 basic

Jan

Feb 2025

1 inspections

3 basic

Inspection History

4 records on file

4 Canvass

Feb 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

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 CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED FULL OIL RECEPTACLE IN REAR TRASH AREA. MANAGER STORING GREASE IN BUCKETS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT OIL REMOVAL SERVICE TO INCREASE FREQUENCY OF SERVICE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−6 pts

Jan 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High2 Med3 Basic

7 total2 risk factors

54/100inspection score

−36 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN, SALADS, RICE, ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 3 LBS OF CHICKEN AT 48.5F, 2 LBS OF YOGURT AT 49.1F, AND 3 LBS OF SLICED VEGETABLES AT 50.1F. THE MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL OF 8LBS AT $95. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT, AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS UNDER THE FRONT SERVING COUNTER. THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 1/10/2019, REPORT#2252332. VIOLATION #58 ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. CERTIFICATES MUST BE AVAILABLE AND MAINTAINED ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−36 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Jan 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High5 Basic

6 total1 risk factor

75/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, RICE) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. THE FOOD MANAGER WITH A VALID MANAGER CERTIFICATE LEFT DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT: A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED SINGLE-USE FORKS STORED IMPROPERLY NEAR THE CASH REGISTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL UNWRAPPED SINGLE USE UTENSILS WITH THE HANDLES UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BY HANDS.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
FOUND NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM BASEMENT STAIRS. MUST REMOVE ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION, DETAIL CLEAN AREA, AND REORGANIZE REMAINING ITEMS, STORING OFF THE FLOOR TO ENSURE ADEQUATE CLEANING.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
FOUND EMPLOYEE'S CLOTHING STORED ON TOP OF FOOD PLASTIC WRAP IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT: REMOVE CLOTHING AND STORE IT IN A DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD, DISHES, ETC.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 1/10/2019, REPORT#2252332. VIOLATION #58 ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS, CERTIFICATES MUST BE AVAILABLE AND MAINTAINED ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−20 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

May 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 High2 Med1 Basic

6 total2 risk factors

48/100inspection score

−42 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO POST ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK IN BATHROOM. ALSO OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY DRY HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED HUMMUS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 55.2F. ALSO OBSERVED SPINACH AT 52.8F, CUCUMBER AND TOMATO SALAD FOUND AT 45.5F, TZATZIKI SAUCE FOUND AT 55.4F, CRUMBLED CHEESE FOUND AT 57.8F AND SPICY HUMMUS FOUND AT 60.2F. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. FOOD HAS BEEN DISCARDED AND DENATURED. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 30 LBS AT A COST OF $100.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MISSING NET QUANTITY ON LABELS FOR PACKAGED BAKLAVA FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE. MUST PROVIDE.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 1/10/2019, REPORT#2252332. VIOLATION #58 ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS, CERTIFICATES MUST BE AVAILABLE AND MAINTAINED ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−42 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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