FEB 24
2025
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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TABAQ RESTAURANT.
BEAT. 46/100
1245 N CLYBOURN AVE · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected February 24, 2025 · passed
Failed 2 of 8 inspections. 17 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
3 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
81
includes 17 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since May 2019
INSPECTION HISTORY
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
STRIP ON FRONT ENTRY DOOR COMING LOOSE AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE STRIP AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECTS FROM ENTERING AND HARBORING.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE METAL SHELVING IN THE REAR RIGHT SIDE FROM WHERE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF CLEAN DISHES BEING STORED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD AND FOIL LINING THE LOWER SHELVING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND THE METAL SHELVING ON THE SAME SIDE AS THE HOTLINE WHERE THE SEASONINGS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FOIL AND CARDBOARD, KEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLING UNIT ACROSS FROM THE UTILITY SINK WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD PLATTER ON BASE FLOOR OF THE UNIT.. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT FOOD SERVICE AREA AND REAR PREP WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 182024PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 18
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
FOUND COOKED FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR. TEN POUNDS OF COOKED BEEF AT 60.8F (VALUED AT $130.00) AND FIFTEEN POUNDS OF COOKED GOAT MEAT AT 58F (VALUED AT $250.00) WAS DISCARDED AS INSTRUCTED. FOOD WAS IMPROPERLY COOLED AND WAS COOKED YESTERDAY. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER COOLING. TOTAL POUNDS DISCARDED 25 AND TOTAL VALUE $380.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED THE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER UNDER THE PREP TABLE NOT LABELED WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED IN THE CENTER AREA AND BOTTOM AREA; INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF DOORS BY SEALING OPENINGS FOUND.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING AND PREPARING FOODS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKETS OF THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT ACROSS FROM THE UTILITY SINK IN POOR REPAIR AND MISSING; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS TO AVOID AIR ESCAPING FROM UNIT RESULTING IN AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF THE UNIT. UNIT CURRENTLY HOLDING AT 42F.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
THE FOLLOWING NEEDS TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED: BOTTOM OF THE PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINER AT PREP TABLE, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND AREA UNDERNEATH THE STEAMTABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND OTHER AREAS (WASHROOMS AND STORAGE).
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
THE TWO FOOD HANDLERS ON PREMISES HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
THE PERSON IN CHARGE HAS AN EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A VALID CERTIFICATE.
DEC 272023PASSED11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 27
2023
PASSED
11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
PREPACKAGED FOODS IN THE 2 DOOR STAND UP COOLER IS NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH ADDRESS. ALL PREPACKAGED FOOD MUST BE LABELED WITH: 1) COMMON NAME OF FOOD, 2) INGREDIENTS, 3) NET QUANTITIES, 4) NAME AND ADDRESS OF PACKAGER, 5) FOOD ALLERGENS (IF APPLIED TO FOODS).
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON GLUE BOARD BEHIND 2 DOOR STAND UP COOLER AND GASKETS OF CHEST FREEZER LOCATED AT NORTH END OF WALL. FACILITY MUST REMOVE AND ELIMINATE DEAD ROACHES FROM FACILITY AND MAINTAIN.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
CONTAINER OF FROZEN MEAT STORED IN MOP SINK. FOOD EMPLOYEE RELOCATED CONTAINER OF MEAT.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED FOIL AND CARDBOARD USED AS LINING FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREA. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
EQUIPMENT (LARGE POTS) USED IN THE FACILITY IS TOO LARGE TO FIT AND FULLY IMMERSE WITHIN THE COMPARTMENTS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. FACILITY MUST INSTALL A LARGER 3COMPARTMENT SINKTHAT WILL ALLOW ALL EQUIPMENT TO BE IMMERSED, USE SMALLER EQUIPMENT THAT CAN FIT IN THE EXISTING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR USE AN ALTERNATIVE METHOD OF MANUAL WAREWASHING APPROVED BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRTY GASKETS ON ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS IN THE FACILITY AND AN ACCUMILATION OF FOOD DEBRIS STUCK INSIDE ALL THE CHEST FREEZERS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED HEAVILY SOILED SHELVING AND FAN GUARDS INSIDE THE 2DOOR STAND UP COOLER ACROSS THE MOP SINK. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED MISSING BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE 1ST FLOOR MOP SINK. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED COOKLINE EQUIPMENT SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS/GREASE. FACILITY MUST DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BROKEN TILES NEAR THE MOP SINK ON WALLS/FLOORS. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. FACILITY MUST ENSURE ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES OBTAIN A VALID FOOS HANDLER CERTIFICATION AND PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
NOV 162022PASSED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 16
2022
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHINIG SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHINIG SINK LOCATED AT EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
NOV 92022FAILED5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 9
2022
FAILED
5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010. CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHINIG SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHINIG SINK LOCATED AT EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED FIVE LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE NORTH WALL IN THE REAR PREP AREA BEHIND THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE REAR KITCHEN AREA TO REMOVE FOOD AND SPLASHED DEBRIS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ACCUMULATION OF DUST BUILDUP IN VENTILATION SYSTEM IN FRONT PREP AREA ON NORTH WALL AND MAINTAIN.
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JUL 142021PASS W/ CONDITIONS15 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 14
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
15 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
THE PERSON IN CHARGE DID NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE, WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010.NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY'S PLUMBING CODE. ALSO PROVIDE SOAP AND SINGLE USE PAPER TOWELS, AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED DESSERTS MADE AND PACKAGED ON SITE WITH NO FOOD LABEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD, A LIST OF INGREDIENTS; THE NAME AND PLACE OF BUSINESS OF THE MANUFACTURER, PACKER, OR DISTRIBUTOR; AND THE NAME OF THE FOOD SOURCE FOR EACH MAJOR FOOD ALLERGEN CONTAINED IN THE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED POTATOES ONION AND CAN FOOD STORED IN GARAGE . OBSERVED CAR IN SAID GARAGE . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SEPARATE AREA FOR FOOD ON NO LONGER STORE CAR IN GARAGE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN STAINED AND WITH DEEP BLACK GROOVES. MUST REPLACE OR RESURFACE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN STORED IN GROCERY STORE THANK YOU BAGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ONLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED STOVE, FRYER, GRILL AND PIPE CONNECTIONS TO ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON ALL. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED STOVE, FRYER, GRILL AND PIPE CONNECTIONS TO ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON ALL. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE ON 3-COMP SINK IN REAR, AND MISSING BACKFLOW CAP ON MOP SINK IN SAID AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH CAN IN BASEMENT UNISEX TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS AND DIRT ON FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FRONT & REAR PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOR EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD, AND KEEP ONSITE.
JUL 72021FAILED20 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 7
2021
FAILED
20 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
THE PERSON IN CHARGE DID NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE, WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010.NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY'S PLUMBING CODE. ALSO PROVIDE SOAP AND SINGLE USE PAPER TOWELS, AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED 10 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN ON THE HOT FOOD LINE AT IMPROPER HOT TEMPERATURES. TEMPERATURES RANGED FROM 82F- 90F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD HOT FOOD AT 134F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 COTATION ISSUED. $80
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED 15 LBS OF RAW LAMB STORED IN THE MOP SINK AT 65F, IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MANAGER VOLUTARILLY DISCARDED AND DENATURED LAMB. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. $200 (COMBINED WITH VIOLATION 3-501.16 (A:1)
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED TCS FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN, BEEF & RICE) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED DESSERTS MADE AND PACKAGED ON SITE WITH NO FOOD LABEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD, A LIST OF INGREDIENTS; THE NAME AND PLACE OF BUSINESS OF THE MANUFACTURER, PACKER, OR DISTRIBUTOR; AND THE NAME OF THE FOOD SOURCE FOR EACH MAJOR FOOD ALLERGEN CONTAINED IN THE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED POTATOES ONION AND CAN FOOD STORED IN GARAGE . OBSERVED CAR IN SAID GARAGE . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SEPARATE AREA FOR FOOD ON NO LONGER STORE CAR IN GARAGE.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED IMPROPERLY THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN STAINED AND WITH DEEP BLACK GROOVES. MUST REPLACE OR RESURFACE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN STORED IN GROCERY STORE THANK YOU BAGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ONLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED POTS TO BIG TO BE SUBMERGED IN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK THAT IS LARGE ENOUGH TO ACCOMMODATE POTS. (SPRAYER ATTACHED TO SINK IS NOT WORKING). INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SINK TO ACCOMMODATE LARGE POTS, OR REPLACE SPRAYER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED LOWER SHEVLES ON PREP TABLES NOT CLEAN, AND RUST DIRT ON STORAGE RACKKS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED STOVE, FRYER, GRILL AND PIPE CONNECTIONS TO ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON ALL. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE ON 3-COMP SINK IN REAR, AND MISSING BACKFLOW CAP ON MOP SINK IN SAID AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH CAN IN BASEMENT UNISEX TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS AND DIRT ON FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FRONT & REAR PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOR EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD, AND KEEP ONSITE.
MAY 152019PASS W/ CONDITIONS15 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 15
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
15 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010.NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED CHICKEN CURRY AT 51 F STORED IN REACH IN REFRIGERATOR IN BACK PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL SAID TCS FOODS, COST OF ALL FOODS $30 AT 3 LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED TCS FOODS (CHICKEN RICE CURRY) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED SPICES STORED IN BULK CONTAINER WITH NO COMMON NAME LABEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED DESSERTS MADE AND PACKAGED ON SITE WITH NO FOOD LABEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD, A LIST OF INGREDIENTS; THE NAME AND PLACE OF BUSINESS OF THE MANUFACTURER, PACKER, OR DISTRIBUTOR; AND THE NAME OF THE FOOD SOURCE FOR EACH MAJOR FOOD ALLERGEN CONTAINED IN THE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FOOD PREPACKAGED WITH NO LABEL, PREPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS ARE MADE ON SITE AND CONTAINS MILK. INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER TO PROVIDE THE NAME OF THE FOOD SOURCE FOR EACH MAJOR FOOD ALLERGEN CONTAINED IN THE FOOD UNLESS THE FOOD SOURCE IS ALREADY PART OF THE COMMON OR USUAL NAME OF THE RESPECTIVE INGREDIENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED POTATOES ONION AND CAN FOOD STORED IN GARAGE . OBSERVED CAR IN SAID GARAGE . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SEPARATE AREA FOR FOOD ON NO LONGER STORE CAR IN GARAGE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN STAINED AND WITH DEEP BLACK GROOVES. MUST REPLACE OR RESURFACE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN STORED IN GROCERY STORE THANK YOU BAGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ONLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED POTS TO BIG TO BE SUBMERGED IN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK THAT IS LARGE ENOUGH TO ACCOMMODATE IMMERSION OF THE LARGEST POT OR CREATE A CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR ANY POTS THAT CAN NOT BE SUBMERGED IN SINK.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FROZEN RAW CHICKEN QUARTERS AND BLOOD STUCK TO THE BOTTOM AND SIDE OF DEEP FREEZER, CHICKEN IS NOT STORED IN ANY BAG. ITS FROZEN DIRECTLY IN FREEZER WITH ICE CRYSTALS SURROUNDING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED 2 FOOT WHOLE IN WALL IN 1ST FLOOR RESTROOM BEHIND TOILET. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO PROVIDE.
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