Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for A TASTE OF HEAVEN on .
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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2636192
Location recorded for this inspection · A TASTE OF HEAVEN · 5401 N CLARK ST
Recorded violations
6
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: NOTED A SLIGHT DISCOLORATION ON THE INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITZE AND MAINTAIN.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: NOTED INDIVIDUAL SPOON USED FOR DINING INSIDE FOOD CONTAINER INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNIT USED FOR SERVING COLESLAW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TONGS, SERVING SPOONS, OR LADLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD.
43
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE FRONT COFFE STATION.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2229566
Location recorded for this inspection · A TASTE OF HEAVEN · 5401 N CLARK ST
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2182162
Location recorded for this inspection · A TASTE OF HEAVEN · 5401 N CLARK ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED PACKAGED PASTRIES DISPLAYED FOR SALE AND NOT PROPERLY LABELED ON THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL AND INCLUDE THE FOOD'S NAME, INGREDIENTS, AND ALLERGENS FOR ALL PACKAGED READY TO EAT ITEMS ON THE DISPLAY COUNTER. OBSERVED MENU WITHOUT A CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED FOR RAW OR UNCOOKED ANIMAL-BASED FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DUCT TAPE HOLDING THE RIGHT SLIDING DOOR TO THE DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DUCT TAPE AND REPAIR THE COOLER DOOR. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE MIXER USED TO WHIP BUTTER NEAR THE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REFINISH OR REMOVE ALL PAINT FROM THE MIXER.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED OPENINGS AND HOLES IN THE WALLS ABOVE AND AROUND 3-COMP SINK AND NEAR FRONT COUNTER HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS AND HOLES BOTH AREAS. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS ABOVE AND AROUND 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT SURFACES IN THE DISH AREA. OBSERVED ROUGH AND UNEVEN BRICK WALLS IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED DUST IN THE CEILING VENT OF THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ONLY A GATE SEPARATES FOOD/SUPPLY STORAGE FROM OTHER COMMON AREAS OF BASEMENT. ADVISED TO INSTALL A SOLID, TIGHT-FITTING DOOR TO PREVENT PESTS FROM ENTERING FOOD/SUPPLY STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED FAUCET IN THE WASHROOM LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO TIGHTEN.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2181854
Location recorded for this inspection · A TASTE OF HEAVEN · 5401 N CLARK ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT ON THE TOP OF BOX LIDS, UNDER STORAGE UNITS, AND AROUND EQUIPMENT. REPORTS FROM PEST CONTROL INDICATE EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND SEAL HOLES IN WALL TO PREVENT ANY ACCESS POINTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION # 7-38-020.
19
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA WITH RIGHT LID MISSING ON ONE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE MISSING LID ON DUMPSTER. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA SHALL BE CLEAN, MAINTAINED, AND LIDS TIGHT-FITTING. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED PACKAGED PASTRIES DISPLAYED FOR SALE AND NOT PROPERLY LABELED ON THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL AND INCLUDE THE FOOD'S NAME, INGREDIENTS, AND ALLERGENS FOR ALL PACKAGED READY TO EAT ITEMS ON THE DISPLAY COUNTER. OBSERVED MENU WITHOUT A CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED FOR RAW OR UNCOOKED ANIMAL-BASED FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU.
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED POTS, PANS AND EATING UTENSIL NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INVERT POTS, PANS AND UTENSILS AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DUCT TAPE HOLDING THE RIGHT SLIDING DOOR TO THE DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DUCT TAPE AND REPAIR THE COOLER DOOR. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE MIXER USED TO WHIP BUTTER NEAR THE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REFINISH OR REMOVE ALL PAINT FROM THE MIXER.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM FREEZERS WITH ICE CREAM SPLATTER ON THE LID TOPS AND AROUND THE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, DISH WASHING AREAS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED OPENINGS AND HOLES IN THE WALLS ABOVE AND AROUND 3-COMP SINK AND NEAR FRONT COUNTER HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS AND HOLES BOTH AREAS. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS ABOVE AND AROUND 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT SURFACES IN THE DISH AREA. OBSERVED ROUGH AND UNEVEN BRICK WALLS IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED DUST IN THE CEILING VENT OF THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ONLY A GATE SEPARATES FOOD/SUPPLY STORAGE FROM OTHER COMMON AREAS OF BASEMENT. ADVISED TO INSTALL A SOLID, TIGHT-FITTING DOOR TO PREVENT PESTS FROM ENTERING FOOD/SUPPLY STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED REFRIGERATOR UNIT IN THE BASEMENT AREA UNDER WASTE PIPES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM CURRENT POSITION AND PLACED AWAY FROM WASTE PIPES. OBSERVED FAUCET IN THE WASHROOM LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO TIGHTEN. OBSERVED PIPE IN THE BASEMENT CEILING NEAR THE REACH IN FREEZER DRIPPING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2071923
Location recorded for this inspection · A TASTE OF HEAVEN · 5401 N CLARK ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXCESSIVE DUST ON THE METAL RACK SHELVING ABOVE THE FRONT ICE CREAM BOX COOLER AND HAND SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. MUST NOT USE PLASTIC CRATE AS LEGS FOR FRONT DAIRY TWO DOOR COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER LEG/WHEEL FOR ADEQUATE CLEANING/MONITORING.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, UNDER COOLERS AND IN SOME AREAS OF THE DINING ROOM, IN POOR REPAIR. TORN AND MISSING LINOLEUM FLOORING WITH EXPOSED TILE FLOOR UNDERNEATH AND EXPOSED WOOD IN THE DINING ROOM. FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT NOTED ACCUMULATING IN TORN AREAS OF FLOORING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOORS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1951069
Location recorded for this inspection · A TASTE OF HEAVEN · 5401 N CLARK ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LABEL ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS UNDER THE PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN. ALL PASTRIES WRAPPED INDIVIDUALLY FOR SALE NEEDS A LABEL, NAME OF THE COMPANY, ADDRESS, ZIP CODE, INGREDIENTS, AND NOTED FOOD ALLERGENS INGREDIENTS.
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: ALL CLEAN UTENSILS, POTS,PANS, FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE,DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND DUST BUILD-UP.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA. RIPPED OFF RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOORS OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH DUST BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: HOOD/FILTER WITH DUST/GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN REMOVE DUST AND GREASE AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1950557
Location recorded for this inspection · A TASTE OF HEAVEN · 5401 N CLARK ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER. SUCH AS TURKEY AT 95.0F, 4 LBS; COLESLAW AT 45.9F, 5 LBS; PULL PORK AT 90.0F, 4 LBS; REACH IN COOLER AT 40.0F. MANAGER DENATURED/DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCTS WORTH $60.0 TOTAL 12 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
22
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIP FOR THE SANITIZER OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL THE TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LABEL ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS UNDER THE PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN. ALL PASTRIES WRAPPED INDIVIDUALLY FOR SALE NEEDS A LABEL, NAME OF THE COMPANY, ADDRESS, ZIP CODE, INGREDIENTS, AND NOTED FOOD ALLERGENS INGREDIENTS.
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: ALL CLEAN UTENSILS, POTS,PANS, FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE,DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND DUST BUILD-UP.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA. RIPPED OFF RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOORS OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN THE WIRE RACKS SHELVINGS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND THE FAN GUARD WITH DUST ACCUMULATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. CLEAN THE FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND BOTTOM SHELVE IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOLERS IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA AND FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN. ALL BOTTLED WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE WASHROOM WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. HOOD/FILTER WITH DUST/GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN REMOVE DUST AND GREASE AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1588224
Location recorded for this inspection · A TASTE OF HEAVEN · 5401 N CLARK ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE THE TORN GASKETS AND DETAIL CLEAN THE REMAINING GASKETS AROUND THE 3-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1583858
Location recorded for this inspection · A TASTE OF HEAVEN · 5401 N CLARK ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS UNDER THE DRY STORAGE RACK IN THE BASEMENT WHERE SINGE SERVICE UTENSILS ARE STORED AND APPROXIMATELY 12 DROPPINGS IN BETWEEN THE STAND-UP FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS, DETAIL CLEAN, AND SANITIZE INFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE THE TORN GASKETS AND DETAIL CLEAN THE REMAINING GASKETS AROUND THE 3-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SLOW LEAK IN THE 3RD COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PLUMBER TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER WHERE THE BOTTOM PANEL IS MISSING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP FROM BAKERY ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON VARIOUS PREP AREAS IN KITCHEN; MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER BUCKET IN BETWEEN USE.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1522765
Location recorded for this inspection · A TASTE OF HEAVEN · 5401 N CLARK ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE INTERIOR PANEL ON THE DEEP FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT IS BEING HELD TOGETHER BY DUCT TAPE AND THE DOOR IS RIPPING AWAY FROM THE HINGES. INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE DOOR AND PANEL AND MAINTAIN.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED LIQUID SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH-IN FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT.
39
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED - Comments: DUST BUILDUP ALONG THE CEILING VENT IN THE EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER WASHROOM. INSRTUCTED TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP FROM CEILING VENT AND MAINTAIN.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED A SCOOP WITH NO HANDLE STORED DIRECTLY IN THE BAG OF FLOUR. INSTRUCTED TO USE A HANDLED SCOOP AND TO STORE THE SCOOP EITHER IN A SEPERATE CONTAINER OR IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP BETWEEN USE.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1402092
Location recorded for this inspection · A TASTE OF HEAVEN · 5401 N CLARK ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1401789
Location recorded for this inspection · A TASTE OF HEAVEN · 5401 N CLARK ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:3 BLOCKS OF CREAM CHEESE STORED ON TOP THE CONVENTION OVEN AT TEMP OF 106F, 89F AND 93.1F; COOKED BRISKET AT TEMP OF 49.7F TO 50.2F; TWO WHOLE COOKED TURKEYS AT TEMP OF 48F TO 49.1F, BOTH PRODUCTS WERE STORED INSIDE THE THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER.NO TEMPERATURE HOLDING OR COOLING METHOD BEING APPLIED,ALSO NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.AIR TEMP OF UNIT WAS 40.1F.POUNDS 20,VALUE $82. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
19
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE BOTH GARBAGE CONTAINERS OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE BAGS,UNABLE TO CLOSE LIDS.INSTRUCTED TO KEEP LIDS COMPLETELY CLOSED AND IF NEEDED TO INCREASE GARBAGE PICK-UP. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: ENCRUSTED FOOD INSIDE THE REGULAR OVEN,BY THE DISPLAY PREP COOLER.DUST BUILD-UP ON FIRE EXTINGUISHER HOSE UNDER THE HOOD,FOOD DEBRIS ON TOP SHELVES UNDER THE PREP TABLE. FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE THE CAKE/ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER,FRONT SERVING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DEBRIS AND DUST ON FLOOR INSIDE THE FOOD STORAGE,LOCATED IN BASEMENT AREA,SWEEP FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,SOUTH-EAST CORNER.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: BROKEN CEILING ABOVE THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
37
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: EMPLOYEE HANDBAG STORED ON SHELF UNDER THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE STORED AWAY FROM FOOD AREAS.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1235628
Location recorded for this inspection · A TASTE OF HEAVEN · 5401 N CLARK ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STOPPER (X1) FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DIPPER WELL LOOSE FROM WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REATTACH DIPPER WELL TO WALL.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR FRONT PREP DESSERT REACH IN COOLER.
42
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60640
321 of 443 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.
The source is a history of inspections. A reported result or business status describes the visit and may have changed since.
Check Health Inspection is an independent service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any government health department. Inspection information comes from public government records and may change as new inspections or corrections are published.