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EGGSPERIENCE

1230 W TAYLOR ST, CHICAGO, IL 60607 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

EGGSPERIENCE has been inspected 8 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since October 5, 2017. The most recent inspection, on October 28, 2021, found no infractions.

2 of 8 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Protecting food from contamination and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 5 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on December 6, 2019. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on November 29, 2019. For example: CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on November 29, 2019. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded 2 times on July 3, 2018. For example: PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

  • Chemicals and toxic substancesHigher risk

    Cleaning products, sanitizers and pesticides must be labelled and stored away from food and food-contact surfaces. Inspectors flag chemicals that could end up in food, as well as pest treatments applied without proper supervision.

    Recorded once on January 10, 2019. For example: TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

8 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND CRUMBS ON TOP OF EQUIPMENT IN BETWEEN FLAT TOP GRILL AND COLD HOLD UNIT DRAWERS IN REAR PREP AREA UNDERNEATH HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN CEILING ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR FACILITY. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
  3. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED SOAP AVAILABLE OR PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO HAVE SOAP AVAILABLE AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.
    • 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
      • OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER STATEMENT INCLUDING ASTERISKING IN MENU NEXT TO RAW OR UNDER-COOKED ITEMS PROVIDED. MUST PROVIDE PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND CRUMBS ON TOP OF EQUIPMENT IN BETWEEN FLAT TOP GRILL AND COLD HOLD UNIT DRAWERS IN REAR PREP AREA UNDERNEATH HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN CEILING ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR FACILITY. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
  4. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
      • MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU OR SOMEPLACE WHERE IT CAN BE SEEN BY ALL CUSTOMERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 28. TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
      • ALL PERSONAL ARTICLES MUST BE STORED AWAY FROM FOOD ITEMS CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • NO THERMOMETER IN FRONT DAIRY COOLER. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
  5. Canvass

    9 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS; EGGS, BACON, POTATOES, ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY, AND MAINTAIN POLICY ON-SITE. FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING POLICY GO TO WWW.CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG/HEALTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • CLEAN UP KIT NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE, PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • OBSERVED TCS FOODS; CHICKEN, DELI MEATS, AND POTATOES IN STAINLESS STEEL PANS, IN THE 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITHOUT DATE MARKINGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME-BY DATE ON ALL TCS FOODS HELD IN COOLER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • MUST LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA (RICE, FLOUR, AND SUGAR) WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. CORE VIOLATION
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR PANEL/CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. CORE VIOLATION
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • MUST DETAIL DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES IN ALL REACH-IN COOLERS IN FRONT & REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. CORE VIOLATION
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. CORE VIOLATION
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS NOT MET BY CERTIFIED MANAGER, INFORMATION PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION, NO CITATION ISSUED.
  6. License Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINET.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A DIPPING WELL FOR BULK ICE CREAM.
  7. License

    8 infractions

    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • OBSERVED NO BARRIER AT ENTRY INTO PREP AREAS ON BOTH SIDES.MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER TO PREVENT ENTRY FROM PUBLIC INTO PREP AREA.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED A GAP IN CENTER OF FRONT DOUBLE ENTRY DOORS.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.
    • 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
      • OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN AT 1 & 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BACKING UP AND OVER FLOWING WITH WATER WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM SINKS.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINET.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST SEAL GAP BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL UNDER WINDOW BEHIND REGISTER.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST INSTALL A DIPPING WELL FOR BULK ICE CREAM,A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SINK STOPPERS HANDLES NOT WORKING AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
  8. License

    0 infractions

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