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Tanta

Restaurant

118 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60654

River North

Aug 4, 2026 — Canvass re-inspection

Pass

A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

Loose handwashing sink at bar poses contamination risk; allergen training records missing.

Key Findings

  • Handwashing sink at first-floor bar was loose and needs repair or replacement to maintain proper sanitation.
  • No allergen training certificates were present on site; all employees with city foodservice manager certificates must complete allergen training and keep records on premises.

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 HANDWASHING SINK AT FIRST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDIITON.

Violation code #58 — ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. SEE COMMENTS. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

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Inspection History

Tanta has had 20 inspections in the last 5 years with a 50% pass rate. Last inspection was on Aug 4, 2026.

Aug 4, 2026PassVIEWING NOW

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

2 violations
Standout inspection
Jul 28, 2026Fail

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

8 violations
Jul 8, 2026No Entry

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