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Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Taste Of Egg

2850 N Clark St

Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

4 inspections

License Re-Inspection

Aug 19, 2026

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 19, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Aug 19, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

6-304.11 OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH OF THE WASHROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A CEILING EXHAUST FAN IN BOTH WASHROOMS.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 19, 2026 · Original Source

License

Aug 11, 2026

Fail

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 11, 2026 · Original Source

License

Aug 14, 2025

Pass

5 recorded violations

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE ONE (1) DOOR STANDING FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA TO BE HEAVILY ICED OVER ALONG THE INNER EDGES OF THE DOORS AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO DE ICE AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERED TWO LEAKS AT THE THREE (3) COMPARTMENT SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION: - BASE OF FAUCET OF THREE (3) COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WHAT IS TURNED ON. - RIGHT MOST BASIN DRAIN IS LEAKING WHEN WATER IS DRAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE BOTH LEAKS AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE PUBLIC UNISEX BATHROOM WITHOUT A COVERED TRASH CAN AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH CAN IN ALL UNISEX BATHROOMS.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE CEILING IMMEDIATELY TO THE LEFT OF THE THREE (3) COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR TO BE WATER DAMAGED, WITH ABOUT A FOOT OF LOOSE DEBRIS HANGING IN THE CORNER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE FACILITY IN GOOD REPAIR.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED BOTH CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGERS TO COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 14, 2025 · Original Source

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