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TASTE OF LEBANON

1509 W FOSTER AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60640 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

TASTE OF LEBANON has been inspected 17 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since November 9, 2011. The most recent inspection, on September 28, 2022, found no infractions.

1 of 17 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, Food source, labelling and allergens and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on March 29, 2021. For example: WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on March 18, 2021. For example: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

  • 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 March 18, 2021. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded once on March 18, 2021. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 21 times across 11 separate inspections, most recently on March 18, 2021. For example: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & 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.

17 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
  3. Canvass Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • 3-304.14 MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-201.11 BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF PREP COLERS FACING NORTH WALL/SERVING WINDOW. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY CLEANABLE
  4. Canvass

    11 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • MUST LABEL FOOD WITH A COMMON NAME ONCE IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • NO LOG BOOK PROVIDED ON SITE, DUE TO ESTABLISHMENT CHANGED COMPANY.NO ACTIVITY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(C), NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. ALSO MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES TO STORE FOOD INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER. FOR FOOD MUST BE PROVIDED A FOOD GRADE CONTAINER WITH LID OF FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAG
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • NO LID PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF PREP COLERS FACING NORTH WALL/SERVING WINDOW. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY CLEANABLE.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE. MUST PROVIDED FOR ALL EMPLOYEE WITHOUT CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 6-10-2020. REPORT #2373514 #58 2-102.13 FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090, NO CITATION ISSUED
  5. Complaint

    1 infraction

    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.
  6. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 2243476 DATED 12/12/18 NOT CORRECTED. VIOLATION # 58 ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090
  7. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • 2-102.14(N) NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 2-501.11 MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • 3-501.18 NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • PA 100-0367 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
  8. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT. SMALL SHELVING ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE OR PROPERLY SEAL.
  9. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • PLASTIC FOOD STORAGE BAGS MUST NOT BE STORED BETWEEN PIPING UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • SOME METAL SHELVING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH OPEN GAPS, SEAMS AND CREVICES. MUST SEAL ANY OPEN GAPS TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORING. MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWEL AS LINER ON SAME SHELVING. MUST BE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE. ALL SHELF LINING MUST BE CLEANABLE.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
  10. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS NEEDS LABEL ALSO.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE PREP AREA. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT. WALLS BEHIND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING, RE PAINT AND MAINTAINN. WALLS CLOSE TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A BIG HOLE. MUST SEAL THE HOLE AND MAINTAIN.
  11. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPLACE DOOR PANEL AND GASKETS AROUND THE DEEP FREEZER DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • DETAIL CLEAN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES.
  12. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • EXCESS ALUMINUM FOIL ARE WRAPPED AROUND THE PIPE UNDER AND SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK,IN THE KITCHEN,REMOVE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INSIDE THE THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK CORNERS HAS A BLACK SLIME,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • NORTH WALL OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A LAYER OF BLACK SUBSTANCE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CEILING WALL ABOVE THE PREP AREA PAINT IS BROKEN / CHIPPED IN DIFFERENT AREA OF MENTIONED CEILING WALL. ALSO WALL LEDGES ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND THE BLACK CHEST FREEZER PAINT IS CHIPPED AND BASE OF THE LEDGE ARE DIRTY WITH GRIMES,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ,REPAINT, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID WALL LEDGES.
  13. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • PREP AREA STAND UP 1-DOOR COOLER RUBBER DOOR GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET.
  14. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1235232 DATED ON 06/11/12 NOT CORRECTED-#33 OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON REACH IN COOLERS FAN COVERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FAN COVERS, #36 OBSERVED ONE BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULB ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE WORKING LIGHT BULB. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (09/10/13). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • PREP AREA STAND UP 1-DOOR COOLER RUBBER DOOR GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED GAP BETWEEN WALL AND WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL. MUST SEAL CRACKS/CREVICES BETWEEN HANDWASH BOWL AND WALL.
  15. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON REACH IN COOLERS FAN COVERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FAN COVERS.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • OBSERVED ONE BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULB ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE WORKING LIGHT BULB.
  16. Canvass Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENED METAL SHEET BEHIND AND SIDE OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,ALSO UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.REMOVE PEELING PAINT ABOVE THE REACH-IN COOLER.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • PROVIDE AN UNTHREAD FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
  17. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
      • All dish washing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED A BLACK HOSE REPLACING RIGHT FAUCET, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A FAUCET OR A WATER SPRAYER.SINK HAS A LEFT FAUCET WHICH REACHES LEFT COMPARTMENT AND MIDDLE SINK.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030 H000075232-12
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Use dustless cleaning methods. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENED METAL SHEET BEHIND AND SIDE OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,ALSO UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.REMOVE PEELING PAINT ABOVE THE REACH-IN COOLER.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD WITH END CAPS IN PREP AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. PROVIDE AN UNTHREAD FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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