TASTY PLACE
2339 S WENTWORTH AVE, Chicago, IL, 60616
Most recent inspection
- Date
- August 4, 2026
- Type
- Complaint
- Result
- Pass w/ Conditions
- Risk category
- Risk 1 (High)
- Cited findings
- 8
- Jurisdiction
- Cook County (Chicago)
Violations (8)
- 43
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
FOUND COOK STORING A CLEAVER BETWEEN THE COOLER AND PREP TABLE AFTER USING CLEAVER; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAVER AND TO PROVIDE A KNIFE RACK FOR STORAGE OF KNIVES AND OTHER UTENSILS. CORRECTED ON SITE.
- 3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
- 22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND 1/2 POUND OF RAW SHRIMP IN TWO DOOR COOLER AT 49F (COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 39F), FOUND 1/2 LB OF COOKED BEEF IN A BOWL ON THE PREP TABLE AT 51F AND COOKED PORK AT 48F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND MAINTAIN TEMPERATURES OF ALL COLD FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
- 37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
NO LABELS FOUND ON BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER.
- 49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACE OF LARGE FLOOR MIXER, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF WOK STATION, BOTTOM OF FRYER AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF OTHER COOKING BURNERS.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
- 56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ARE STARTING TO GET DIRTY; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM.
- 57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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.