Taste Bud
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
74
Score
TASTE BUD, located at 4123 W Madison St, Chicago, IL, had a moderate risk inspection on February 18, 2026, with a score of 74. This inspection identified six minor violations. Across twelve scored inspections, TASTE BUD has a historical pattern of mostly low-risk findings.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Complaint
6 minor violations.
74
Jul 2, 2020
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
61
Aug 26, 2016
Complaint
1 minor violation.
95
May 6, 2016
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
74
Apr 28, 2016
Complaint
8 minor violations.
67
Jul 13, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
86
Jun 29, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
82
Oct 27, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Nov 7, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
90
Nov 4, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Jan 17, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Sep 2, 2010
License
No violations found.
100
Violations — Feb 18, 2026 Inspection
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HANDWASHING SINKS INSIDE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
10
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM AND LEFT CORNER OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
38
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISPOSABLE CUPS STORED ON FLOOR AND DISPOSABLE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE AND INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
45
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WATER IN MOP PAIL AND MOP HEADS STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL SOILED WATER AND HANG MOP HEADS TO DRY TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG CEILING IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.
55
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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