Restaurant inspections / Restaurant
Tahoora Sweets & Bakery
2345 W Devon Ave, Chicago 60659 · Risk 1 (High)
Pass
Most recent result
Jan 7, 2025
29
Inspections on record
16
Times passed
8
Times failed
Violations cited on Jan 7, 2025
- #38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP BETWEEN REAR EXIT DOUBLE DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST RODENT PROOF REAR EXIT DOORS AND MAINTAIN.
- #49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA SHELVES.
- #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
- #56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST/FOOD DEBRIS ON 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 7, 2025 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 8, 2023 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 26, 2022 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 16, 2021 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 21, 2020 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 6, 2019 | Short Form Complaint | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 11, 2019 | Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 27, 2018 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 14, 2017 | Complaint Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 6, 2017 | Complaint | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 28, 2017 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 19, 2017 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 15, 2016 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 8, 2016 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 10, 2015 | Complaint Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 3, 2015 | Complaint | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 5, 2015 | Short Form Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 16, 2015 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 24, 2014 | Complaint Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 14, 2014 | Complaint | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 22, 2014 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 10, 2013 | Complaint Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 4, 2013 | Short Form Complaint | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 25, 2013 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 8, 2013 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 23, 2011 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 16, 2011 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 20, 2010 | Complaint Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 13, 2010 | Complaint | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
Source
- Food Inspectionsupdated weeklyofficial portal ↗
Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.
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Tahoora Sweets & Bakery — questions
- Did Tahoora Sweets & Bakery pass its last health inspection?
- Tahoora Sweets & Bakery at 2345 W Devon Ave was inspected on Jan 7, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 29 inspections on record it has failed 8 times.
- What violations were cited at Tahoora Sweets & Bakery?
- The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP BETWEEN REAR EXIT DOUBLE DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST RODENT PROOF REAR EXIT DOORS AND MAINTAIN.
- What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?
- Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
- Where does this inspection data come from?
- The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.
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