What is Taiyaki Chicago's health inspection score?

Taiyaki Chicago has a SafeDine safety score of 56 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Taiyaki Chicago last inspected?

Taiyaki Chicago was last inspected on May 22, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Taiyaki Chicago have?

Taiyaki Chicago has 13 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Taiyaki Chicago safe to eat at?

Taiyaki Chicago has a safety score of 56/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Taiyaki Chicago serve?

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

Official Health Record

Taiyaki Chicago

Name: Taiyaki Chicago
Address: 2618 N CLARK ST, Chicago, 60614
Rating: 56

2618 N CLARK ST, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 5/22/2023

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0Fair

American•Lincoln Park

Ranked #566 of 764 in Lincoln ParkBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

2 inspections

Last: May 22, 2023

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

50%

Clean Rate

6.5

Avg Violations

37 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

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

-44

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-8 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-6 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

+51 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% 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.

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2618 N CLARK ST, Chicago, IL 60614

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Inspection History

2 records on file

1 License Re-Inspection1 License

May 23

License Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 23

License InspectionFail

2 High3 Med8 Basic

13 total

49/100inspection score

−51 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER RESERVOIR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
A REACH-IN FREEZER NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 0(F).PRESENTLY MAINTAINS 80F.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISSUE.MUST MAINATIN AIR TEMP OF 0(F) OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE NOT IN WORKING CONDITION. REPAIR/REPLACE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-020(C)
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED. A 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.REPAIR ISSUE TO MINIMIZE PEST ENTRY

Basic (8)

−16 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
MUST ENCASE GLYCOL PIPES ABOVE THE TOP LOAD ICE CREAM MACHINES IN PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-38-005
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE, ICE CREAM MACHINES AND REPLACE BROKEN BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK. INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN, OR TO KNOW LOCATION.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED DRAIN PIPE FROM ICE MACHINE INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE AN AIR SPACE. PROVIDE A FLOOR DRAIN. SHOULD BE TWO TIMES THE DIAMETER OF SUPPLY PIPE
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
LID IS NEEDED FOR THE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
CEILING TILES AT PREP AREA ARE NOT SMOOTH SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.REPLACE CHIPPED CEILING TILES. MISSING BASEBOARD WALLS IN PREP AREA.WOOD ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP AREA MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REMOVE DEBRIS AND GRIMES ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT,WERE HOT WATER TANK IS LOCATED.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISSUE OR REMOVE.

Base deductions−51 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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