Northern Taste
Last inspected: Nov 14, 2025
86
Score
NORTHERN TASTE, located at 3409 S Halsted St in Chicago, IL, underwent a low-risk inspection on November 14, 2025, with a score of 86. This inspection identified three minor violations related to the cleanliness of non-food contact surfaces and the general maintenance and cleanliness of physical facilities. Across its 12 recorded inspections, NORTHERN TASTE has predominantly maintained a low-risk status.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 14, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Nov 21, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Oct 2, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Sep 25, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
82
Sep 18, 2023
Complaint
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
45
Oct 21, 2021
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Oct 15, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 30, 2020
Complaint
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
55
Jan 27, 2020
Complaint
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
67
May 14, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
70
May 1, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Apr 21, 2017
License
No violations found.
100
Violations — Nov 14, 2025 Inspection
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE REACH IN FREEZERS WITH ICE BUILD UP, FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE LOWER SURFACE OF ALL FREEZERS.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN PREP AND STORAGE AREA WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MOPS STORED INSIDE THE MOP BUCKETS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME.
55
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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