What is Taste OF Englewood Incorporated's health inspection score?

Taste OF Englewood Incorporated has a SafeDine safety score of 67 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 Englewood Incorporated last inspected?

Taste OF Englewood Incorporated was last inspected on November 6, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Taste OF Englewood Incorporated have?

Taste OF Englewood Incorporated has 27 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Taste OF Englewood Incorporated safe to eat at?

Taste OF Englewood Incorporated has a safety score of 67/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Taste OF Englewood Incorporated serve?

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

Official Health Record

Taste OF Englewood Incorporated

Name: Taste OF Englewood Incorporated
Address: 754 W GARFIELD, Chicago, 60609
Rating: 67

754 W GARFIELD, Chicago

Last inspected 7mo ago

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American•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

6 inspections

Last: Nov 6, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

4.5

Avg Violations

7 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-36

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-10 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-9 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+4 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 64/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (67/100) 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

Dec 2022

1 inspections

3 basic

Dec

Oct 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

5 basic

Aug 2024

1 inspections

Aug

Oct 2024

1 inspections

Oct 2025

1 inspections

2 high priority

3 intermediate

7 basic

Oct

Nov 2025

1 inspections

2 intermediate

4 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

1 Canvass Re-Inspection2 Canvass2 Non-Inspection1 License

Nov 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

2 Med4 Basic

6 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
4-204.112(B) OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETER INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLING UNIT WITH COLD HOLD ATTACHED WITHOUT THERMOMETER INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-601.11 OBSERVED WORKING INGREDIENTS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING STORED IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Basic (4)

−8 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15 OBSERVED HOT WATER HANDLE MISSING INSIDE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
5-501.17 OBSERVED GARBAGE CAN INSIDE UNISEX TOILET ROOM WITHOUT COVERING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

Base deductions−18 pts

Oct 25

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High3 Med7 Basic

12 total1 risk factor

46/100inspection score

−49 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFCATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW WHILE PREPARING CABBAGE, MAC AND CHEESE, CHICKEN AND PORK RIBS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
15FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED−10
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER GRILLING APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS JERK CHICKEN PARTS ON AN OUTSIDE CHARCOAL GRILL LOCATED IN PARKING OF THE ESTABLISHMENT DURING TIME OF INSPECTION TO BE SERVED TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF OUTSIDE EQUIPMENT AND PREPARE FOOD ONLY IN APPROVED PREP AREA AS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO PROTECT FOOD FROM POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION. PIC VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD AT THIS TIME. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETER INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLING UNIT WITH COLD HOLD ATTACHED WITHOUT THERMOMETER INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED WORKING INGREDIENTS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING STORED IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE FOR REVIEW DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (C). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR TESTING SANITIZER STRENGTH AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED HOT WATER HANDLE MISSING INSIDE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED GARBAGE CAN INSIDE UNISEX TOILET ROOM WITHOUT COVERING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE SPLATTER AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

Base deductions−49 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Oct 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 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
NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AND PERSON NOT ON DUTY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
FOUND THE COLD WATER FAUCET KNOB AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA STRIPPED; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE KNOB.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN THE STORAGE CLOSET; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
INSTRUCTED THAT THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−20 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Dec 22

License InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED NO LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DIRECT FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

Base deductions−6 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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