Taste of Chicago
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
86
Score
TASTE OF CHICAGO, located at 3170 S Ashland Ave in Chicago, IL, underwent a low-risk inspection on March 18, 2026, with a score of 86. This inspection identified three minor violations related to in-use utensils, food and non-food contact surfaces, and the cleanliness of non-food contact surfaces. Across nine recorded inspections, TASTE OF CHICAGO has predominantly maintained a low-risk status.
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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
Mar 18, 2026
Complaint
3 minor violations.
86
Feb 4, 2026
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
May 9, 2025
Routine
8 minor violations.
67
Mar 29, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 21, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
52
May 21, 2012
Complaint
5 minor violations.
78
Oct 4, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Apr 9, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Feb 10, 2010
Complaint
6 minor violations.
74
Violations — Mar 18, 2026 Inspection
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A KNIFE BEING STORED BETWEEN REACH IN COOLER AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE UTENSIL AND PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
43
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLENING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SOME FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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