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Tahoora Sweets & Bakery: health inspection history

2345 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60659

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Address: 2345 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60659
Facility type: Restaurant
Risk category: Risk 1 (High)
Latest result: Pass on Jan 7, 2025
License number: 1593122
Latest inspection: Jan 7, 2025 (Canvass)
Records shown: 4 inspections, Jun 16, 2021 to Jan 7, 2025

Across these 4 inspection records, results were: 3 × Pass; 1 × Pass w/ Conditions. 22 violations were listed in total.

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Inspection history

Jan 7, 2025 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP BETWEEN REAR EXIT DOUBLE DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST RODENT PROOF REAR EXIT DOORS AND MAINTAIN.
49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA SHELVES.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST/FOOD DEBRIS ON 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.

Dec 8, 2023 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: OBSERVED MULTIPLE EXPOSED HANDS SINKS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA ON THE SECOND FLOOR WITHOUT HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA ON THE THIRD FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO KEEP FOOD ITEMS ELEVATED SIX INCHES OFF OF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING UNITS IN BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS ON THE SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED SOME FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BAKERY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
57.ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAININGInspector comment: OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL WHO HAS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE OBTAINS ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND KEEPS THE CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES AT ALL TIMES.

Oct 26, 2022 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVING UNITS IN BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS LOCATED ON THE SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
53.TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANEDInspector comment: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM LOCATED ON THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER ON WALLS AND EQUIPMENT IN THE BAKERY PREPARATION AREA ON THE SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Jun 16, 2021 Canvass

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)

21.PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURESInspector comment: OBSERVED STUFFED BEEF SAMOSAS AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 123.1F IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. ALSO OBSERVED STUFFED VEGETABLE SAMOSAS AT 105.3F AND CHICKEN EGGROLLS FOUND AT 111.4F AT HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. FOOD WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 25 LBS AT A COST OF $60.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005.…
22.PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURESInspector comment: OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 44.6F INSIDE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS AT A COST OF $25.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. PLEASE SEE VIOLATION #21 FOR CITATION.
37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED AT 2ND FLOOR BAKERY PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE LABEL ON BULK FOOD CONTAINER WITH COMMON NAME TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY (FLOUR).
48.WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPSInspector comment: OBSERVED LARGE BAKING EQUIPMENT ON 2ND FLOOR THAT DOES NOT DETACH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE ON HOW THE EQUIPMENT WILL BE PROPERLY WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED.
51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: OBSERVED WATER SLOWLY DRAINING AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PACKING ROOM ON 2ND FLOOR. OBSERVED NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK ON LEFT SIDE IN MEN'S BATHROOM ON 2ND FLOOR. MUST REPAIR ISSUE.
53.TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANEDInspector comment: OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CANS IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM ON 2ND FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT FROM BATHROOM ON 3RD FLOOR AND CLEAN AREA.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL ON RIGHT SIDE OF ELEVATOR ON 2ND FLOOR.
58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE INCOMPLETE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), Food Protection Program, “Food Inspections” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 3, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.