Chicago
61
YOUR CALL

No. 1 Taste of Asia

2230 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL 60616 · Chinatown · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
61/100

Passed most recently but 1 prior failure on record

Inspections
3
1 passed
Last Inspected
2011-08-18
Pass Rate
33%
1 failure
Score
61/100
YOUR CALL
Passed most recent inspection (2011-08-18)
Failed 1 inspection (2011)
Food Storage & Handling issues found across 3 inspections
Food Temperature issues found across 1 inspection
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious
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Employee Hygiene serious
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Food Storage & Handling critical
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Food Temperature critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
2011-08-18 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
4
minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. STILL NEED CLEANING OF DEEP FRYERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE BOTTOMS, RACKS/SHELVES, AND GASKETS AT R...

minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY UNDER, AROUND EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALL BASE.

minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN WALLS IN KITCHEN AND NEAR STAIRCASE.

minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS IN REAR BASEMENT AND NEXT TO WALK-IN FREEZER.

2011-08-11 Fail Canvass
3
serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOUND OVERHEAD BLACK SEWER PIPE ABOVE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, SPICE CONTAINERS, AND DRY FOOD STORAGE CANS. ALSO, NOTED ...

serious Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN PIPING UNDER SAID SINK AND PROFUSELY LEAKINNG ONTO GROUND WHEN WATER TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS 7-38-030 ISSUED.

serious Employee Hygiene

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION # 285285 ON 09/07/10: #30 All f...

2010-09-07 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 11
critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. ...

critical Food Storage & Handling

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

FOUND OVERHEAD BLACK SEWER PIPE DIRECTLY ABOVE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, OPEN SPICE CONTAINERS, AND DRY FOOD STORAGE CANS. ALSO, NOTED COPPER COLORED PIPE ABOVE PREP TABLE AND SPICES WHICH IS CONNECTED TO OVERHEAD SEWER PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCA...

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL PREPARED, READY TO EAT FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER, REFRIGERATION UNITS, WALK-IN COOLER, AND CHEST FREEZERS.

minor Sanitation

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

DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. REMOVE CARDBOARD AND ALUMINUM LINING AT PREP SHELVES/RACKS IN PREP AREAS.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

CLEAN INTERIOR OF HAND WASH SINK, TWO COMPARTMENT SINK, DEEP FRYERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, RACKS/SHELVES, FAN GRID COVERS IN REFRIGERATION UNITS, AND GASKETS AT REFRIGERATION UNITS.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILE BY HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN AND REPAIR FLOOR SECTION IN POOR REPAIR IN BASEMENT BULK FOOD STORAGE AREA. SEAL FLO...

minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING IN KITCHEN AND BY STAIRCASE LEADING TO BASEMENT PREP AREA. CLEAN WALLS IN BASEMENT AROUND GREASE TRAP AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE. SEAL OPENINGS UNDER WASHBOWL INS...

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT STAFF TOILET ROOM DOOR IN BASEMENT.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REROUTE WASTE LINE FROM ICE MACHINE FROM TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT INTO FLOOR DRAIN AND OR DRIP PAN. REPAIR LEAKS AT HOT WATER HANDLE AT TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. ORGANIZE CLUTTERED STORAGE AREAS IN REAR BASEMENT, ...

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP AND INVERT SAME.

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