Did Tuscany Restaurant pass its last health inspection?

Tuscany Restaurant at 1014-1018 W Taylor St was inspected on Mar 18, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 24 inspections on record it has failed 3 times.

What violations were cited at Tuscany Restaurant?

The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MULTI USE EQUIPMENT (POTS, PANS, DISHES, ETC) STORED IN BOTH 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT MECHANICAL ROOMS (WATER HEATER, FURNACE, ELECTRICAL BOXES, ETC). INSTD TO REMOV

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.

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

Tuscany Restaurant

1014-1018 W Taylor St, Chicago 60607 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Mar 18, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Mar 18, 2026

#44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MULTI USE EQUIPMENT (POTS, PANS, DISHES, ETC) STORED IN BOTH 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT MECHANICAL ROOMS (WATER HEATER, FURNACE, ELECTRICAL BOXES, ETC). INSTD TO REMOVE FROM MECHANICAL ROOM AND STORE PROPERLY
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: WOODEN BOXES BEING USED AS A SHELF TO ELEVATE MICROWAVE. INSTD TO REMOVE WOOD BOXES AND UTILIZE PROPER SHELVING THAT IS SMOOTH, AND NON POROUS. ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED A LINER AT TOP LINE OF PREP SALAD COOLER. INSTD TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE
#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE ON AND UNDERNEATH CAULKING AT WAREWASHING UNIT AND WALL. INSTD TO REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE AND MAINTAIN CAULKING
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: PEELING PAINT ON CEILING TILES IN WAREWASHING AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Mar 18, 2026	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 18, 2025	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 14, 2025	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 10, 2024	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 21, 2024	Non-Inspection	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 20, 2023	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 22, 2022	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 19, 2022	Canvass Re-Inspection	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 9, 2022	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 1, 2022	Non-Inspection	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 7, 2021	Non-Inspection	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 24, 2019	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 19, 2018	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 17, 2017	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 2, 2016	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 28, 2016	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 17, 2015	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 22, 2014	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 26, 2013	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 2, 2012	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 25, 2012	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 7, 2011	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 8, 2010	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 23, 2010	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)

Source

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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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Tuscany Restaurant — questions

Did Tuscany Restaurant pass its last health inspection?: Tuscany Restaurant at 1014-1018 W Taylor St was inspected on Mar 18, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 24 inspections on record it has failed 3 times.
What violations were cited at Tuscany Restaurant?: The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MULTI USE EQUIPMENT (POTS, PANS, DISHES, ETC) STORED IN BOTH 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT MECHANICAL ROOMS (WATER HEATER, FURNACE, ELECTRICAL BOXES, ETC). INSTD TO REMOV
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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