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NORTHERN TASTE

3409 S HALSTED ST, CHICAGO, IL, 60608

Health Inspection: good

Official health department data. Inspected 2026-07-23; refreshed 2026-10-11. May lag the official record. Check the official source

4 findings at the latest imported inspection (2026-07-23), classified as noncritical violations. These dated findings do not mean the establishment failed overall or that issues remain unresolved.

Inspection history and recorded findings

2026-07-23: Canvass Re-Inspection

Pass

  • Not Critical: CHI-36 — THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE COLD HOLDING UNITS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
  • Not Critical: CHI-38 — INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15: OBSERVED A SMALL OPENING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF MENTIONED DOORS AND MAINTAIN.
  • Not Critical: CHI-39 — CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.12: OBSERVED FROZEN FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GROVERY BAGS FOR STORAGE INSIDE THE FREEZER UNITS IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
  • Not Critical: CHI-39 — CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11: OBSERVED TWO BULK DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS OF RICE IN THE BASEMENT NOT COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROTECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Inspection results are separate from diner opinions. Favorable overall ratings do not negate individual findings.

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