SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

KHOSAN & TAYLOR.

BEAT. 33/100

1104 W TAYLOR ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected September 26, 2019 · passed with conditions

Failed 2 of 8 inspections. 6 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
8
5 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
51
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Apr 2015

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 26
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR REVIEW FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE OR NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIAARHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

VIOLATION CORRECTED.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN AND SHRIMP, PEANUT SAUCES, COOKED RICE,CHOPPED VEGGIES IN HOUSE DRESSING, SEASONED TOFU IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH IMPROPER LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE LABELS ON ALL REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM SIDES OF STOVE AND WOK. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE IN 1-DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER IN PREP AREA. CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKY TOILET IN WOMENS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND CLUTTER THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS STACKED IN CORNERS AND AGAINST THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ORGANIZE.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, MUST REMOVE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPIDER WEBS FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM AND DUST FROM VENT COVER IN WALK IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN PREP AREAS AND IN CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. MUST MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

SEP 13
2019
FAILED
13 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR REVIEW FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE OR NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIAARHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK AND GREY MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE BUILT UP ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF INTERIOR PANEL DRIPPING ONTO ICE INSIDE OF BIN(LOCATED IN FRONT PREP) USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN AND SHRIMP, PEANUT SAUCES, COOKED RICE,CHOPPED VEGGIES IN HOUSE DRESSING, SEASONED TOFU IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH IMPROPER LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE LABELS ON ALL REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR TESTING THE INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF FOOD. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO SANITIZING TEST STRIP KIT USED FOR CHECKING THE SANITIZING SOLUTION AT 3 COMP OR LOW TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE, DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM SIDES OF STOVE AND WOK. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE IN 1-DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER IN PREP AREA. CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKY TOILET IN WOMENS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND CLUTTER THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS STACKED IN CORNERS AND AGAINST THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ORGANIZE.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, MUST REMOVE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPIDER WEBS FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM AND DUST FROM VENT COVER IN WALK IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN PREP AREAS AND IN CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. MUST MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

APR 2
2018
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM WOK. ALSO, DEFROST DEEP FREEZER IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM SIDES OF STOVE AND WOK. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE IN 1-DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER IN PREP AREA. CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, DRY STORAGE ROOM, AND WALK IN FREEZER.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD AND FILTERS. CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPIDER WEBS FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, AND THE WALL AROUND MOP SINK. CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS IN BOTH TOILETS ROOMS, AND DUST FROM VENT COVER IN WALK IN FREEZER.

MINORSanitation
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN PREP AREAS AND IN CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK IN REAR PREP.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST ORGANIZE OR REMOVE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.

MAY 26
2017
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUSTY WIRE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

TOPS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN PREP AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO BETTER ORGANIZE AND STORE STOCK 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR AND WALL AREAS,

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training.

DEC 5
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

INTERIOR OF HOOD NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND SAME.

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JUN 15
2016
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CONDENSOR LINE IN WALK IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR CAUSING EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

SIDES OF FRYER AND STOVE NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

HOLES NOTED IN WALL ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO SEAL HOLES.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

STOPPER MISSING FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

SOILED MOP STORED IN UNCLEAN STANDING WATER IN MOP BUCKET. INSTD TO STORE MOP PROPERLY AND EMPTY MOP BUCKET WHEN FINISHED/NOT IN USE.

APR 7
2015
PASSED
0 violations
APR 2
2015
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

FINAL RINSE SANITIZING RESIDUAL LESS THAN 50PPM ON LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE. REQUIRED RESIDUAL IS 100PPM, MUST REQUEST VISIT FROM SERVICE TECHINICAN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

REAR EXIT DOOR NOT TIGHT-FITTING AT BOTTOM, 1/2 INCH GAP NOTED. MUST REPLACE WORN SWEEPER ON THE BOTTOM OF DOOR WHICH MUST BE TIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED INVERTED(HANDLES UP OR OUT) IN CLEAN CONTAINERS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

PAINT RUSTY FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN THE CABINET INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS(DEBRIS, AND DIRTNOTED).

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

SEAL LARGE OPENINGS IN BRICK WALL IN FRONT PREP AREA WHERE SMOOTHIES WILL BE PREPARED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT MOP SINK.

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