Tastee Rolls 2
130 E 79th St, Chicago, IL 60619
Restaurant ZIP 60619 Risk 1 (High)
Pass with Conditions · as of Aug 31, 2026
Tastee Rolls 2 was last inspected on August 31, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 2 violations, 2 of them critical.
Latest inspection
August 31, 2026 · Complaint
Result: Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical-
CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Noted improper internal temperatures of the following time/temperature control for safety (tcs) food items inside the 2-door refrigerator. Philly steak 56.6f & purple cabbage and carrots 67.1f, and chicken 98.4 f, manager discarded and denatured approx. Of 60 lbs of products valued at $600.00 priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper cold-hold temperature of 2 door cooler. Noted ambient air 69.7 f. Informed all refrigerator units shall maintain a proper temperature of 41f and below. Refrigerator unit must not be used until reinspected by chicago department of public health (cdph). Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspection history
8 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed teas in beverage cooler behind register with no labels. Instructed to provide label with business name, address and ingredients
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed seasoning rack in kitchen with a build up of dust. Instructed to deep clean racks
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed grease receptacle in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and sanitize receptacle
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Noted floors and walls in kitchen not clean. Instructed to deep clean and maintain
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles not inverted and stored on floor in prep and front counter areas. Instructed manager to invert and elevate all single service articles to protect from contamination.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup on interior and exterior surfaces of fryers and grill. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed 3-compartment sink slowly draining.instructed manager to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
6 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed over 100 mice droppings scattered on floor along walls behind refrigerator in prep area and front counter area, under front counter, along walls and corners in prep, storage and office areas. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles not inverted and stored on floor in prep and front counter areas. Instructed manager to invert and elevate all single service articles to protect from contamination.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed dust and grease buildup on interior and exterior surfaces of rolling cart, fryers and grill. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed 3-compartment sink slowly draining.instructed manager to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed openings along walls and baseboards in prep, front counter, and storage areas. Instructed manager to seal all openings and maintain. Observed missing ceiling tiles in prep and front counter areas. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from report #2588494 on 1-23-24: 40-observed food handlers not wearing a hair restraint. Instructed to have all employees/food handlers to wear a hair restraint while in the prep area and handling food.53- observed the toilet room not self closing. Instructed to attach a self closing device and maintain. Priority foundation 7-42-090 citation issued
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed missing food handler training. All employees must provide valid food handler training.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical8 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods at improper temperatures held in the front reach in cooler. Approximately 100lbs. Of egg rolls, 20lbs. Of rice, 100lbs. Of beef, 50lbs. Of chicken and 15lbs of shrimp with temperatures ranging from 50.9f to 61.0f, valued at approximately $1,000. All were denatured and discarded. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers not wearing a hair restraint. Instructed to have all employees/food handlers to wear a hair restraint while in the prep area and handling food.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the interior storage racks and lower surfaces and exterior of the reach in coolers/freezers with food and dirt build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior/exterior of coolers/freezers.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the interior/exterior of the deep fryers with food, dirt and grease build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain fryers.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed the toilet room not self closing. Instructed to attach a self closing device and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the walls and floors in the corners, under/around all heavy equipment with excessive amounts of food, dirt and debris. Instructed to detail clean and maintain the walls and floors throughout.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed the filters on the ventilation above the cooking equipment with thick grease, dust and dirt build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed the light over the rear reach in cooler not shielded. Instructed to shield and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed the light above the front reach in glass door cooler in the prep area with blown light bulb(s). Instructed to replace blown light bulb(s) and maintain a well lit area.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS (CFM) WITH NO PROOF OF THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL CFMs MUST TAKE AND PRODUCE PROOF OF THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE. MAINTAIN SAME.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
7 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed a cutting board on the prep cooler with discoloration and deep cuts in the cutting board. Instructed to resurface or replace the cutting board and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the inside of the freezer and coolers not clean with slight debris build up in the food prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain said equipment.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the deep-frying equipment with grease encrusted on the interior surfaces of the units. Instructed to clean and maintain said deep-frying units and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed the outdoor grease receptacle with slight grease build up. Instructed to clean and maintain said outdoor receptacle.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the floors behind the equipment under the ventilation hood with grease build up. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain said floors.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the walls throughout the food prep area not maintained in the diswashing area and the deep-frying unit.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed slight grease build up at the ventilation hood. Instructed to deep clean the ventilation hood and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed leak under the three compartment sink coming from center of drain pipe. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed grease and dust build up on hood system. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain as a means of preventing contamination of food.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed a food handler with expired certification. Instructed to obatin and provide on site.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Conditional
License · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Noted improper cold-hold temperature of 3-door prep cooler (with cutting board attached) at 54f located in prep area in front of fryers. Facility has two other refrigeration units on site. All refrigerator units shall maintain a proper temperature of 41f and below. Tag placed on unit. Refrigerator must not be used until reinspected by chicago department of health (cdph). Priority violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: NOTED SOILED LINEN CLOTHS DRAPED ON ALL SIDES OF UTILITY MOP SINK. Soiled LINENS shall be kept in clean, nonabsorbent receptacles or clean, washable laundry bags and stored and transported to prevent contamination of FOOD, clean EQUIPMENT, clean UTENSILS, and SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES. INSTRUCTED CORRECT AND PROVIDE PROPER STORAGE FOR SOILED LINENS.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager with allergen training. Instructed any persons with the city of chicago food sanitation certificate to comply with completion of training. Must provide documentation.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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