Health Inspection Report
TASTE OF EGG in CHICAGO, IL Failed Its Health Inspection on 08/14/25
CHICAGO, IL
Published: August 21, 2025
CHICAGO, IL - Health inspectors documented violations at TASTE OF EGG during a routine inspection conducted on 08/14/2025.
Located at 2850 N CLARK ST in the Lakeview area, the establishment serves the local community. The Lakeview neighborhood maintains numerous food service establishments that undergo regular health monitoring.
The inspection identified 4 distinct violations requiring correction. Each violation has established correction procedures that must be followed to achieve compliance.
The first violation involved sanitation and cleanliness. Inspectors documented: 49. Non-food/food Contact Surfaces Clean - Comments: Observed the One (1) Door Standing Freezer in the Rear Prep Area to Be Heavily Iced Over Along the Inner Edges of the Doors and Shelves. Instructed to De Ice and Maintain Free of Excessive Ice Build Up.. FDA sanitation guidelines require regular cleaning and sanitizing of all food contact surfaces to prevent cross-contamination and bacterial growth. For more information, see FDA sanitation standards. Biofilms can form on inadequately cleaned surfaces, protecting bacteria from sanitizers.
The second violation involved handwashing procedures. Inspectors documented: 51. Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices - Comments: Obsered Two Leaks at the Three (3) Compartment Sink at Time of Inspection: - Base of Faucet of Three (3) Compartment Sink When What Is Turned On. - Right Most Basin Drain Is Leaking When Water Is Drained. Instructed Manager to Service Both Leaks and Maintain in Good Repair.. According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. Inadequate handwashing can transmit Norovirus, Hepatitis A, and other pathogens directly to food.
The third violation related to sanitation and cleanliness. Inspectors documented: 53. Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned - Comments: Observed the Public Unisex Bathroom Without a Covered Trash Can at Time of Inspection. Instructed Manager to Provide a Covered Trash Can in All Unisex Bathrooms.. FDA sanitation guidelines require regular cleaning and sanitizing of all food contact surfaces to prevent cross-contamination and bacterial growth. For more information, see FDA sanitation standards. Cross-contamination from improperly sanitized equipment is a common cause of foodborne illness.
The fourth violation involved handwashing procedures. Inspectors documented: 55. Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean - Comments: Observed the Floor Behind the Grease Trap and Below the Three Compartment Sink in Rear to Be Soiled with Food Debris an. According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. Cross-contamination from raw foods to ready-to-eat items often occurs through unwashed hands.
Establishments receiving violations must submit correction plans and may face additional inspections. Failure to address violations can result in fines, permit suspension, or closure.
This inspection data is provided by Chicago Department of Public Health. The establishment had violations identified during the 08/14/2025 inspection. Conditions may have changed since this inspection. For current compliance status, consult the Chicago Department of Public Health. For more information about restaurant inspection regulations in this area, visit the Chicago Food Service Sanitation Rules. Learn more about food safety at FDA.gov and CDC.gov.