CHICAGO, IL - Food safety inspectors found regulatory violations at the Bite during an inspection on 07/28/2025.
the Bite is positioned at 1062 W Taylor Street Chicago Illinois in the University Village area, drawing neighborhood patrons and tourists.
Inspectors documented: "3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting - comments: observed no signed employee health policy on the premises. 010.. 5." This finding indicates a need for compliance with established food safety protocols.
The inspection identified violations related to sanitation, an important area of food safety.
Public health authorities continually highlight the fundamental significance of comprehensive sanitation practices. Studies from public health organizations show that Federal regulators use FDA sanitation guidelines as the benchmark for evaluating food service establishment compliance. The FDA Sanitation Standards offers detailed requirements for maintaining compliance.
Inspectors documented deficiencies involving pest control, an essential component of restaurant operations.
Public health authorities continually highlight the fundamental significance of comprehensive pest control practices. Studies from public health organizations show that Effective pest control is considered a critical control point in preventing foodborne illness outbreaks. The HACCP Prevention Guidelines offers detailed requirements for maintaining compliance.
Among the findings were infractions involving hand washing, a key component of food safety protocols.
Restaurant industry standards emphasize hand washing as fundamental to food safety protocols According to Chicago Health Department Requirements, Proper hand hygiene represents the single most effective method for preventing cross-contamination in food service. This regulatory framework ensures that food service establishments meet rigorous safety standards.
The inspection identified violations related to temperature control, an important area of food safety.
Professional food safety experts consider temperature monitoring essential for preventing foodborne illness Research conducted by federal health agencies demonstrates that The FDA requires continuous temperature monitoring for all potentially hazardous foods in commercial kitchens. The FDA Temperature Safety Guidelines provides comprehensive guidance for preventing such violations.
The implications extend to broader community food safety standards. Health department data shows that correction of violations helps maintain community health standards.
The Chicago Department of Public Health has mandated that the Bite immediately address all identified violations before resuming normal operations. A follow-up inspection has been scheduled to verify compliance.
This inspection emphasizes the fundamental necessity of strict regulatory adherence in dining establishments. Area customers have the right to access compliance documentation when selecting food service establishments.
| Inspection ID | 2621349 |
| DBA Name | THE BITE |
| AKA Name | THE BITE |
| License # | 3036673 |
| Facility Type | Restaurant |
| Risk | Risk 1 (High) |
| Address | 1062 W TAYLOR ST |
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60607 |
| Inspection Date | 07/28/2025 |
| Inspection Type | License |
| Results | Fail |
| Violations | 3. MANAGEMENT |
| RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments | OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. | 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. | 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). | 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). | 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED NO SANITIZER ON THE PREMISES TO SANITIZE DISHES AND UTENSILS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. | 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED THE 3-DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 70F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. | 38. INSECTS |
| & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments | OBSERVED A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS. | 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE MICROWAVE AND DUST ON TOP OF THE VANITY CABINET IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM. | 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED |
| & CLEANED - Comments | BOTH WASHROOM DOORS LACK A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ON BOTH WASHROOM DOORS. | 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A LARGE PILE OF GARBAGE STORED ON THE GROUND OUTSIDE OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL GARBAGE FROM THE GROUND AND STORE IT IN THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED |
| MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments | OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT. | 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INADEQUATE LIGHTING PROVIDED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVUDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN ALL AREAS WHERE FOOD IS PREPARED. | 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. |
| Latitude | 41.869579650124955 |
| Longitude | -87.65350905579126 |
| Location | (41.869579650124955 |
This inspection was conducted on July 28, 2025.
Chicago Department of Public Health
The following violations were found: sanitation, pest-control, hand-washing, temperature-control.
Health code violations can increase the risk of foodborne illness. Common concerns include improper food temperatures (which can allow bacteria growth), inadequate handwashing facilities (which can spread germs), pest activity (which can contaminate food), and cross-contamination risks. These violations are monitored by health departments to ensure public safety and prevent foodborne illness outbreaks.
All inspection data for this report is sourced directly from the Chicago Department of Public Health . View the original data source .
Food safety standards referenced in this report are based on:
Important Note: This article is based on official inspection reports at the time of inspection. Current conditions may differ. Always check the most recent inspection results before dining. Establishments have the opportunity to correct violations and request re-inspection.
