118 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60654
River NorthTriggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.
Cooler failure left raw meat, seafood, and dairy at dangerous temperatures; 55 pounds of food discarded.
We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.
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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THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS MEASURED AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE LOCATED IN THE PREP-LINE COOLER ACROSS THE GRILL AREA ON THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN. TEMPERATURE OF RAW BEEF MEASURED AT 68.2F, GARLIC AT 64.5F, CHEESE AT 66.2F, RAW SHRIMP AT 67.6F, CALAMARI AT 66.4F, PORK AT 67.5F, VEGGIE HOUSE MADE SAUCE AT 60.3F, LOBSTER STOCK AT 60.5F, RICE AT 68.1F, AND SLICED TOMATOES AT 63.4F. AN APPROXIMATE COST OF $120.00 AT AN ESTIMATED WEIGHT OF 55 POUNDS WAS DISCARDED ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
HAND SOAP NOT PROVIDED IN THE BASEMENT KITCHEN HANDSINK NEAR STOVE TOPS. MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) CITATION ISSUED.
Tanta has had 20 inspections in the last 5 years with a 50% pass rate. Last inspection was on Aug 4, 2026.
Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.
Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.
Non-Inspection — An administrative visit with no actual inspection performed.
Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.
Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.
Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.
Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.
Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.
Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.
Non-Inspection — An administrative visit with no actual inspection performed.
Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.
Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.
Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.
Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.
Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.
Suspected Food Poisoning — Prompted by a report of someone getting sick after eating here.
Suspected Food Poisoning — Prompted by a report of someone getting sick after eating here.
Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.
Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.
Non-Inspection — An administrative visit with no actual inspection performed.