TACONTENTO.
3500 W MONTROSE AVE · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO
Failed 3 of 14 inspections. 16 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
DEC 152022PASSED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
6-301.14--INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (WASHROOMS).
4-204.112(B)--OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS AT FRONT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ACCURATE,VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IN COOLERS.
3-307.11--OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD AT RIGHT SIDE OF HAND SINK NEXT TO DRAINBOARD OF DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.
4-101.19--OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.
6-501.19--INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON BOTH WASHROOM DOORS AND MAINTAIN.
6-501.114--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND RE-ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
6-201.11--INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE 2-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA AND REPLACE BROKEN CEILING TILE AT REAR NEAR THE UTILITY MOP SINK.
4-202.18--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOODS/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF HANGING GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 32022PASSED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (WASHROOMS).
OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS AT FRONT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ACCURATE,VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IN COOLERS.
OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD AT RIGHT SIDE OF HAND SINK NEXT TO DRAINBOARD OF DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.
OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON BOTH WASHROOM DOORS AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE 2-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA AND REPLACE BROKEN CEILING TILE AT REAR NEAR THE UTILITY MOP SINK.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND RE-ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOODS/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF HANGING GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 12021PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED ONE FEMALE EMPLOYEE WITH NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
SEP 242021FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED ITEMS ON MENU SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED SUCH AS EGGS AND CEVICHE WITH NO REMINDER, DISCLOSURE, AND DISCLAIMER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE REMINDER, DISCLOSURE, AND DISCLAIMER FOR ALL ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ON ALL VERSIONS OF THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND OTHER CLUTTER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED ONE FEMALE EMPLOYEE WITH NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2500253 DATED 4/16/2021:#10 " OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE HAND SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN." #39 " OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAINBOARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD." #40 "OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEE IN THE KITCHEN WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND HANDLING FOOD." #53 " OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE." #55 " OBSERVED BROKEN/CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR. OBSERVED STAINED CELING TILE ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN." #58 " OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
APR 162021PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITY DID NOT PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEES WORKING ON SITE. INFORMED OWNER THAT ONCE OPENED, A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE HAND SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAINBOARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.
OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEE IN THE KITCHEN WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND HANDLING FOOD.
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FACUET OF THE HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED BROKEN/CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR. OBSERVED STAINED CELING TILE ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
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FEB 242020PASS W/ CONDITIONS13 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. A PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. FOODS SUCH AS COOKED BEEF HELD HOT AT 168.3F. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
NO WRITTEN VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE AND ALL REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR SUCH AN EVENT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE AND ALL REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING/DIARRHEA EVENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.
MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS.
OBSERVED A BROKEN/CRACKED BOX FREEZER LID WITH EXPOSED INSULATION IN THE REAR ADJACENT FROM THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE LID LINER OR REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA OR INSIDE COOLERS. SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
BROKEN/INOPERABLE WALL MOUNTED URINAL IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO USE THE AVAILABLE OPERATING TOILET IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM UNTIL REPAIRED. MUST REPAIR BROKEN URINAL OR REMOVE.
BROKEN/CRACKED/MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN BOTH WASHROOMS AND AT THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPLACE.
SOILED MOPS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED INVERTED INSIDE THE MOP SINK. NOT ON REAR REFRIGERATION AREA FLOOR.
MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELDING ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
MAR 212019PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH AL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS WITHOUT SELL BY DATES ON LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REFRIGERED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS, PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE SELL BY DATES ON LABELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
METAL STEM THERMOMETER NOT CALIBRATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO PROTECTIVE BARRIER BETWEEN CLEAN POTS AND PANS ON SHELF RACK NEXT TO MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE BARRIER BETWEEN CLEAN POTS AND PANS ON SHELF RACK AND MOP SINK.
DIPPER WELL WATER LINE TURNED OFF/LEAKING. MUST REPAIR DIPPER WELL WATER LINE.
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE CERTIFICATES AND NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
FEB 202018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE LARGE HOLE CUTOUT IN THE BASEMENT WHERE THE PIPES RUN THROUGH THE WALL AND MAINTAIN TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
FEB 132018FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PEST CONTROL NOT MAINTAINED ON PREMISES: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 RAT DROPPINGS AND APPROXIMATELY 5 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE BASEMENT UNDER A HOLE IN THE WALL WHERE THE PIPES RUN THROUGH THE WALL. THERE IS NO FOOD STORAGE IN THE BASEMENT AND NO DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ON THE MAIN FLOOR WHERE PREP AND KITCHEN IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, DETAIL CLEAN, AND SANITIZE INFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE LARGE HOLE CUTOUT IN THE BASEMENT WHERE THE PIPES RUN THROUGH THE WALL AND MAINTAIN TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
OBSERVED A WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN THE MEN'S BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED TILE AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP FROM THE CEILING VENTS IN THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES.
FEB 242017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES AT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT COVER ALONG COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT COVER.
ICE CREAM DIPPER WELL WATER DISPENSER NOT MAINTAINED (WATER DISPENSER IS SUBMERGED IN DIPPER WELL WATER). INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE DIPPER WELL WATER DISPENSER ABOVE WATER LINE.
NO THERMOMETER INSIDE COCA-COLA REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN COOLER.
MAY 62016PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MUST PROPERLY LABEL LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINER LOCATED UNDER THE HOT HOLDING UNIT BY THE GRILL HOLDING FLOUR. FOUND ABOVE NOT LABELED. MUST PROVIDE.
MUST REPAIR/REPLACE EXTERIOR FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. AT THIS TIME THE DOOR RODENT PROOFEF. THE DOOR IS DIFFICULT TO OPEN AND CLOSE. MUST REPAIR. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE REPAIR/REPLACE THE GREASE TRAP BOX LOCATED UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK. AT THIS TIME FOUND ABOVE EXCESSIVELY RUSTY, GRIMMY AND VERY OXIDIZED.
MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING. FOUND TWO SMALL PUDDLES OF STANDING WATER IN THE BASEMENT AREA.
JUL 232015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND EXHAUST VENTS IN KITCHEN AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE STORAGE NEAR THE WALK-IN-COOLER,BASEMENT AREA, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 132015FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED APPROX:1/2" MODE OF ENTRY ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM AND EAST WALL VENT IN KITCHEN AREA NOT INSECT PROOFED APPROX:1" MODE OF ENRY.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND INSTALL SCREEN ON SAID EXHAUT VENT TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND EXHAUST VENTS IN KITCHEN AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 1 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE STORAGE NEAR THE WALK-IN-COOLER,BASEMENT AREA, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
FOUND 1 FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN.
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