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Chef Taryn

Restaurant

2142 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614

Lincoln Park

Sep 23, 2026 — Complaint re-inspection

Fail

A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

Loose faucet at hand sink and inaccessible utility sink create sanitation risks.

Key Findings

  • Loose faucet fixture at hand sink in front prep area requires repair and maintenance.
  • Chipping paint on wall above 3-compartment sink must be replastered and maintained.
  • Utility service sink is inaccessible under construction; facility must install a new one.

Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.

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Violation code #51 — PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET FIXTURE AT HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Violation code #55 — PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED WALL ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH CHIPPING PAINT. MUST REPLASTER WALL AND MAINTAI

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Inspection History

Chef Taryn has had 9 inspections in the last 5 years with a 50% pass rate. Last inspection was on Sep 23, 2026.

Sep 23, 2026FailVIEWING NOW

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

3 violations
Sep 16, 2026Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

13 violations
Sep 10, 2026No Entry

Non-Inspection — An administrative visit with no actual inspection performed.

2 violations