What is Taste Buds Algorithm's health inspection score?

Taste Buds Algorithm has a SafeDine safety score of 39 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 Buds Algorithm last inspected?

Taste Buds Algorithm was last inspected on May 12, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Taste Buds Algorithm have?

Taste Buds Algorithm has 6 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Taste Buds Algorithm safe to eat at?

Taste Buds Algorithm has a safety score of 39/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Taste Buds Algorithm serve?

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

Official Health Record

Taste Buds Algorithm

Name: Taste Buds Algorithm
Address: 1453 W TAYLOR ST, Chicago, 60607
Rating: 39

1453 W TAYLOR ST, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 5/12/2023

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0Poor

American•West Loop

Ranked #804 of 1000 in West LoopBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Unknown

1 inspection

Last: May 12, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

35 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

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-61

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-30 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

Latest

100% 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

1453 W TAYLOR ST, Chicago, IL 60607

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Inspection History

1 record on file

1 Canvass

May 23

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

3 High3 Basic

6 total

64/100inspection score

−36 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED THE REAR HANDWASHING SINK NOT AVAILABLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO USE. THE SINK IS INOPERABLE; WATER WAS TURNED OFF BELOW AT THE PIPES UPON ARRIVAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE MAINTAINED WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SO THAT THEY ARE ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. MANAGEMENT REPAIRED THE SINK AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, AND THE SINK NOW PROVIDES RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH HAND-CLEANING LIQUID AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030-(C). CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE CITATION. HANDWASHING SOAP NOW PROVIDED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE FRONT FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE CITATION. PAPER TOWELS ARE NOW PROVIDED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED BAGS OF POWDER CREAMER STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. MUST ELEVATE ALL FOOD OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED THE REAR DISH/PREP HANDWASHING SINK LEAKING FROM THE FAUCET. MUST REPAIR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SPIDER WEBS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT HANGING FROM THE CEILING. MUST CLEAN CEILING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−36 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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