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When was Taste Of Canton last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 29, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 4 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
4 inspections on record, from Oct 31, 2024 to Oct 29, 2026.
Has Taste Of Canton ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 31, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
4 inspections
Canvass Re-Inspection
Oct 29, 2026
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official Wording
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector’s Notes
6-202.13: OBSERVED AN ELECTRICAL, INSECT CONTROL DEVICE INSTALLED ON THE TOP SHELF ABOVE GLASS CUPS, PITCHERS, AND AN ICE CONTAINER IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP/ SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER TO RELOCATE SAID INSECT CONTROL DEVICE, SO THAT THE DEVICE IS NOT LOCATED OVER A FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
4-601.11(B): OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP IN THE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
6-201.17: OBSERVED CEILING TILES WITH DUST IN THE REAR PREP AREA ABOVE PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 29, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 20, 2026
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 14Food source and labeling
Official Wording
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO SHELLSTOCK TAG ATTACHED TO A BOWL CONTAINER OF LIVE CLAMS, LOCATED IN TWO DOOR COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA, AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TAG MUST REMAIN ATTACHED TO CONTAINER UNTIL CONTAINER IS EMPTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE APPROVAL SOURCES OF SHELLFISH AND MAINTAIN TAGS FOR 90 DAYS ON PREMISES. APPROXIMATELY 10LBS AT $60 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARDED. MUST PROVIDE SYSTEM FOR DOCUMENTING SHELLSTOCK TAGS WITH DATES OF WHEN THE LAST OF THE BATCH WAS SOLD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
In Plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
OBSERVED AN ELECTRICAL, INSECT CONTROL DEVICE INSTALLED ON THE TOP SHELF ABOVE GLASS CUPS, PITCHERS, AND AN ICE CONTAINER IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP/ SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER TO RELOCATE SAID INSECT CONTROL DEVICE, SO THAT THE DEVICE IS NOT LOCATED OVER A FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP IN THE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
OBSERVED CEILING TILES WITH DUST IN THE REAR PREP AREA ABOVE PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 20, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Nov 20, 2025
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINER, SPICE CONTAINER BY COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZER.
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.
OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE UNDER THE TOILET IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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.
OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING TILES, AIR VENT COVERS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA, VENT OVER THE DISH MACHINE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE WOK STATION, FRYER AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT. NOTED ODOR FROM FLOOR GREASE TRAP AND/OR FLOOR DRAIN. MUST HAVE CLEANED
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 20, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 31, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
7 recorded violations
notedCode 22Food temperature
Official Wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s Notes
3-501.16(A:2,&B)FOUND IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD (BEEF, CHICKEN, EGGROLLS, SHRIMP, PORK, BEAN SPROUTS, SHREDDED LETTUCE) RANGING FROM 44.4F - 66.7 F LOCATED IN FOOD PREP COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS. THE MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL OF 87 LBS AT $271.0 AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
4-601.11(A)OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK AND PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON THE INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. THE OWNER EMPTIED, CLEANED, AND SANITIZED THE ICE MACHINE DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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.
3-302.12 OBSERVED LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS WITH DRY PRODUCTS (STARCH)) WITHOUT PROPER COMMON FOOD NAME MARKINGS. MUST LABEL BULK AND WORKING FOOD CONTAINERS WITH CONTENTS COMMON NAME. MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
In Plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
4-901.12 NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION, ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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.
4-202.16 OBSERVED RUSTED AND DIRTY STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN REFRIGERATOR AND DOOR REFRIGERATOR. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
6-501.114 NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT ON SHELVES, FLOORS INSIDE UNUSED EQUIPMENT, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE, AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS. MUST UPGRADE HOUSING KEEPING.
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.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
Inspector’s Notes
8-304.11(A) NO PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON SITE FROM 08-29-23, REPORT #2580868. NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-010(B), CITATION ISSUED.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.