TAXIM
1558 N MILWAUKEE AVE, Chicago, IL, 60622
Most recent inspection
- Date
- February 4, 2026
- Type
- Canvass
- Result
- Pass
- Risk category
- Risk 1 (High)
- Cited findings
- 5
- Jurisdiction
- Cook County (Chicago)
Violations (5)
- 37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON FOOD NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- 39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
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.
- 44
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MOPS STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
- 56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED A BURNED-OUT LIGHT-BULB ABOVE THE FRYER/GRILL/STOVE AREA IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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.