Taxim
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026
78
Score
TAXIM, located at 1558 N Milwaukee Ave in Chicago, IL, underwent a low-risk inspection on February 4, 2026, with a score of 78. This inspection identified five minor violations related to food labeling, contamination prevention, and equipment storage. Across 16 recorded inspections, TAXIM has historically maintained a low-risk status.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 4, 2026
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Jan 23, 2025
Complaint
2 minor violations.
90
Apr 17, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
May 11, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Apr 22, 2021
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Apr 21, 2021
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
74
Aug 26, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
61
Nov 25, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
55
Aug 24, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Sep 15, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Sep 17, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
May 29, 2014
Routine
9 minor violations.
64
Aug 9, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Oct 12, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Dec 23, 2011
Complaint
6 minor violations.
74
Jul 29, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Violations — Feb 4, 2026 Inspection
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON FOOD NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
37
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN THE HANDWASH SINK AND THE STORAGE SHELVING UNIT WITH DRIED UTENSILS IMMEDIATELY NEXT TO THE HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.
39
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.
44
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOPS STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BURNED-OUT LIGHT-BULB ABOVE THE FRYER/GRILL/STOVE AREA IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
56
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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