⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

DEMITASSE

1066 W TAYLOR ST, CHICAGO, IL 60607

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: Near West Side

License #: 28260

19
Total Inspections
11
Passed
2
Failed
6
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 7, 2025 Inspection

February 7, 2025• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED HOOD VENTILATION LIGHTS NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 18, 2024 Inspection

January 18, 2024• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR AT FRONT COFFEE BAR WALL AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO ...

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 13, 2023 Inspection

January 13, 2023• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL THE PREPACKAGED DESSERTS AVAILABLE FOR CUSTOMER SELF-SERVICE AT THE CASH REGISTER WITH THE FOOD'S NAME, INGREDIENTS, NET CONTE...(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 17, 2022 Inspection

February 17, 2022• Complaint• 6 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. MUST PROVIDE.(+5 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 10, 2021 Inspection

February 10, 2021• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED PLATES IN KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INVERT PLATES AFTER SANITIZING AND A...(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 22, 2020 Inspection

January 22, 2020• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED A PROCEDURE AND SOME SUPPLIES ON HAND. INSTRUCTED ON ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES NEEDED: FACE MASK AND A DISINFECTANT THAT ...(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 17, 2019 Inspection

January 17, 2019• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EM...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 18, 2018 Inspection

April 18, 2018• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL BAKED GOODS FOR RESALE ON FRONT COUNTER. LABELS MUST INCLUDE INGREDIENTS AND SALE BY DATE.(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 7, 2017 Inspection

June 7, 2017• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: BASEMENT AREA FLOOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 20, 2016 Inspection

October 20, 2016• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS PITTED, WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAME. EXTERIOR BOTTOM OF GREASE...

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 11, 2016 Inspection

February 11, 2016• Canvass Re-Inspection• 5 violations

Violation: 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 2/4/16 REPORT 1631303: 18- MICE DROPPINGS NOTED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. REAR DOOR NOT RODENT...(+4 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Feb 4, 2016 Inspection

February 4, 2016• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXPOSED HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED, PIPE DISCONNECTED, NO HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE A...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 3, 2015 Inspection

March 3, 2015• Canvass Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR/REPLACE LOOSE GASKETS AROUND DOORS TO PREP COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA. PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GRE...(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Feb 24, 2015 Inspection

February 24, 2015• Canvass• 8 violations

Violation: 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: NON COMPLIANT WITH PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED 3-21-14 ON REPORT# 1383440: -34- FLOOR NEEDS CLEANING BEHIND COOLERS)DIRT AND DEBRIS P...(+7 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 21, 2014 Inspection

March 21, 2014• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR AT SMALL PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA.(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 27, 2013 Inspection

February 27, 2013• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF SERVICE PREP COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 29, 2012 Inspection

February 29, 2012• Canvass• 8 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST PROPE...(+7 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 3, 2011 Inspection

March 3, 2011• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cl...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 25, 2010 Inspection

August 25, 2010• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, an...(+2 more)

Health Department Contact

Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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