TABAQ RESTAURANT
1245 N CLYBOURN AVE, Chicago, IL, 60610
Most recent inspection
- Date
- April 15, 2026
- Type
- Canvass
- Result
- Pass
- Risk category
- Risk 1 (High)
- Cited findings
- 8
- Jurisdiction
- Cook County (Chicago)
Violations (8)
- 39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF RUST ON THE INSIDE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLING UNIT RACK LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE UTILITY SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS STORED IN COOLING UNIT.
- 47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE GASKET SEAL ON BOTH OF THE DOORS OF THE TWO DOOR REACH ACROSS FROM THE UTILITY SINK DAMANGED AND IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AS NEEDED AS A MEANS OF KEEPING PROPER TEMPERATURE AT ALL TIMES.
- 47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE DARK GREY METAL SHELVING UNIT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE BOTTOM SHELVING OF ALL PREP TABLES IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
- 49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING FROM GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
- 49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF ALL COOLING UNITS IN THE REAR IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING FROM FOOD SPILLAGE AND OR SPLATTER AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
- 51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE FAUCET OF THE HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO THE TOILET ROOM VERY LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA...THE LOBBY AREA...FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA AND REAR GARAGE STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT, COUNTERS AND AROUND THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed September 4, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.