RestaurantLicence 2753926

Chef Taryn

2142 N Halsted St, Chicago 60614

Latest verdictFailSep 23, 2026 · 20 days ago

Inspections10since Oct 15, 2020

Fail rate44.4%4 of 9 verdictscitywide 22.4% · above average

City risk ratingHigh riskWhat this kind of business could do if it went wrong — not a grade it earned.

Read the pairs, not the count. A failure is normally followed within days by a re-inspection, and that re-inspection is a second row here. On the timeline below they sit almost on top of each other — one bad day, two marks.

The whole record

Pass22%
Conditional33%
Fail44%

10 inspections from 2020 to 2026 · hover a mark

202120222023202420252026

FailSep 23, 2026Complaint Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed loose faucet fixture at handsink in front prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain.
2. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed wall above 3-compartment sink with chipping paint. Must replaster wall and maintai
3. 60
  Previous core violation corrected
  No access to a utility service sink. Previous sink is located in an inaccessible area under construction. Instructed to install a utility service sink within the facility.
FailSep 16, 2026ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 1
  Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
  Pic does not have sanitation certificate on site.
2. 2
  City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
  Observed facility without original city of Chicago food service sanitation manager and certificate on site or posted while serving menu items (salads, sandwiches, eggs, etc). Informed person in charge an original city of Chicago sanitation certificat must remain posted with certified manager on site during temperature control for safety(tcs) foods are prepared, cooking, and serving during operating hours. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.
3. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no handwashing signage at front hand sink. Instructed to provide. Cos
4. 15
  Food separated and protected
  Observed raw animal origin food (raw eggs) directly above ready to eat leafy vegetalbles in 2-door refrigerator. Instructed to store raw food of animal origin below ready to eat tcs foods and maintain. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued
5. 23
  Proper date marking and disposition
  Observed no date marking for ready to eat foods, cooked yellow rice, prepackaged roasted potatoes with meat kabobs, and tabouleh salad held inside of 2-door refrigerator. Ready to eat foods must have a date marking system held for a maximum of 7 days. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued
6. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Observed no allergen awareness label on cheese and broccoli salad and for roasted carrot and pistachio dip. Instructed the manager to provide the name of the food source for each major food allergen contained in food item. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.
7. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed an appx. "3/4" opening in corner of back exit door. Must make door tight fitting to prevent pest entry. Instructed to provide.
8. 40
  Personal cleanliness
  Observed food handler without hair restraint. Instructed to provide.
9. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed loose faucet fixture at handsink in front prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain.
10. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed wall above 3-compartment sink with chipping paint. Must replaster wall and maintain.
11. 57
  All food employees have food handler training
  Observed missing food handlers for employees. Instructed to provide and maintain.
12. 60
  Previous core violation corrected
  5-203.13--- no access to a utility service sink. Previous sink is located in an inaccessible area under construction. Instructed to install a utility service sink within the facility. 4-301.16 6-201.11--- noted raw wodden floors throughout the front food prep area. Missing floor tiles in the rear kitchen/dish area. Instructed to provide a smooth cleanable floor throughout the facility.-----missing and water damaged ceiling tiles at the rear dish washing area. Must replace/provide.----all needed items stored throughout the basement must be stored elevated, organized and away from the walls to sweep, mop and monitor.
13. +1 more
No verdictSep 10, 2026Non-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  5-203.13--- no access to a utility service sink. Previous sink is located in an inaccessible area under construction. Instructed to install a utility service sink within the facility. 4-301.16--- noted the front prep hand washing sink being used as a prep/slop sink and washing/rinsing dishes. Instructed to install a one compartment prep sink with hot and cold running water at the front food prep area.
2. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  : 6-201.11--- noted raw wooden floors throughout the front food prep area. Missing floor tiles in the rear kitchen/dish area. Instructed to provide a smooth cleanable floor throughout the facility.-----missing and water damaged ceiling tiles at the rear dish washing area. Must replace/provide.----all needed items stored throughout the basement must be stored elevated, organized and away from the walls to sweep, mop and monitor.
PassJun 18, 2026Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  : 5-203.13--- no access to a utility service sink. Previous sink is located in an inaccessible area under construction. Instructed to install a utility service sink within the facility. 4-301.16--- noted the front prep hand washing sink being used as a prep/slop sink and washing/rinsing dishes. Instructed to install a one compartment prep sink with hot and cold running water at the front food prep area.
2. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  : 6-201.11--- noted raw wodden floors throughout the front food prep area. Missing floor tiles in the rear kitchen/dish area. Instructed to provide a smooth cleanable floor throughout the facility.-----missing and water damaged ceiling tiles at the rear dish washing area. Must replace/provide.----all needed items stored throughout the basement must be stored elevated, organized and away from the walls to sweep, mop and monitor.
FailJun 10, 2026ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 1
  Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
  The person in charge does not have a city of Chicago sanitation certificate. Priority foundation violation.
2. 2
  City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
  No valid city of Chicago sanitation certificate posted on the premises. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued.
3. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Noted the hand washing sink located n the rear kitchen is located behind the kitchen door being constantly blocked by the open door, a laundry basket and hanging clothes. Also noted the front prep hand washing sink being used as a prep/slop sink and washing/rinsing dishes at the said sink. Instructed to remove the door between the front and rear kitchen, remove all items blocking the sink. Instructed to remove dish rack and all clean, drying dishes from the front prep hand washing sink and provide paper towels at that sink at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)
4. 16
  Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  Two dish machines on site not operational/not being used. Both machines tagged held for inspection and must not use until repaired/operational and inspected by c.d.p.h by written request. Priority violation.
5. 22
  Proper cold holding temperatures
  Observed a 1/2 case of raw eggs on metal rack shelving in the rear kitchen being stored with employees personal bags at an improper temperature of 66.2f. Reviewed cold holding temperature requirements for tcs foods. All eggs discarded. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
6. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  All bulk foods must be labeled with the product common name.
7. 45
  Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
  All stored items throughout the rear kitchen, basement and hallway storage must be elevated from the floors.
8. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  No access to a utility service sink. Previous sink is located in an inaccessible area under construction. Instructed to install a utility service sink within the facility.
9. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Noted the front prep hand washing sink being used as a prep/slop sink and washing/rinsing dishes. Instructed to install a one compartment prep sink with hot and cold running water at the front food prep area.
10. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Noted raw wodden floors throughout the front food prep area. Missing floor tiles in the rear kitchen/dish area. Instructed to provide a smooth cleanable floor throughout the facility.-----missing and water damaged ceiling tiles at the rear dish washing area. Must replace/provide.----all need items stored throughout the basement must be stored elevated, organized and away from the walls to sweep, mop and monitor.
11. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Employees must not store their personal belonging in the rear food storage areas.
12. 60
  Previous core violation corrected
  Previous core violations not corrected from 10-30-25 report #2626301. #37-3-602.11(a; b:1-4,6,7; c; d)--no label on retail packaged food items in refrigerator such as meatballs, marinara, pork ragu, empanadas, pork ragu. Must provide a label with all necessary information. Ie:business name and address, list of ingredients including any allergens.#57-: 2-102.13--observed no food handler training certificates on site. Must provide.priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.
PassOct 30, 2025Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  3-602.11(a; b:1-4,6,7; c; d)--no label on retail packaged food items in refrigerator such as meatballs, marinara, pork ragu, empanadas, pork ragu. Must provide a label with all necessary information.
2. 57
  All food employees have food handler training
  2-102.13--observed no food handler training certificates on site. Must provide.
FailOct 23, 2025CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 2
  City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
  No person on site with an original city of Chicago food sanitation certificate posted. Must have a person on site with an original city of Chicago food sanitation certificate posted on site at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012. Citation issued.
2. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  No label on retail packaged food items in refrigerator such as meatballs, marinara, pork ragu, empanadas, pork ragu. Must provide a label with all necessary information.
3. 48
  Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
  No chemical sanitizing test kit on site. Must provide at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.
4. 57
  All food employees have food handler training
  Observed no food handler training certificates on site. Must provide.
ConditionalSep 27, 2024CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 2
  City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
  Observed no city of Chicago food service manager on site nor a city of Chicago food service sanitation certificate posted on premise while tcs foods are being prepared and served such as caramelized ground beef with caramelized root vegetable, onios and making salads etc. Instructed above to operate with a city of Chicago certified food manager at all times food is being prepared and served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued.
2. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed a few water damaged and broken ceiling tiles in rear dishwashing area. Must repair/replace tiles.
ConditionalApr 21, 2022CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Handwashing sink at front prep area not accessible for handwashing,inside said sink was stored multi use utensils: dirty containers containers with soaps. Scissors,glasses etc. Handwashing sink must be used only for hand washing. Priority foundation violation :7-38-030(c)citation issued.
2. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Handwashing at front prep area no signace is posted. Instructed to provide at said sink
3. 57
  All food employees have food handler training
  Food handler certificate is required on site
ConditionalOct 15, 2020LicenseRisk 1 (High)
1. 3
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
  Found no employee health policy/training on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy/training system and maintain with verifiable documents on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.no citation issued.
2. 5
  Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
  Found no procedure/plan and kit for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed facility to develop and maintain a procedure/plan and to maintain any appropriate supplies on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued
3. 48
  Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
  Remove residential warewashing machines from the premises
4. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Need to remove extra faucet from above the handwashing sink in rear dishroom.must cap the plumbing. Additional water flow is needed at mop sink
5. 53
  Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
  Lid is needed at receptacle at west washroom.
6. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Brick wall in basement crumble,peeling paint. Surface must be smooth and cleanable
7. 58
  Allergen training as required
  No allergen training certificates provided on site. Instructed to provide for all certified food service managers

Fails sit above the line, passes below. Every inspection the city has published for this licence.

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What it gets cited for

517×
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
557×
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
24×
City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
104×
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
374×
Food properly labeled; original container
574×
All food employees have food handler training
603×
Previous core violation corrected
12×
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Counted across every inspection on record here. A code that keeps coming back is the more telling signal.

Source

Published by the Chicago Department of Public Health as Food Inspections, updated weekly. This page shows every row the city holds under licence 2753926 — a business that changed hands may carry history from its predecessor.