JAN 13
2023
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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YOUR CALL. 56/100
1158 W TAYLOR ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 13, 2023 · passed
1 of 4 inspections passed, 1 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
4
1 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
19
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Feb 2020
INSPECTION HISTORY
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF SYRUP STORED INSIDE THE 1ST-FLOOR WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE FROM WASHROOM AND ONLY STORE FOOD IN APPROVED LOCATIONS.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED A BOX OF SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS (CUPS) STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN. MUST ELEVATE AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE 2ND-FLOOR MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
FOUND NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE 2ND-FLOOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. ALL EMPLOYEES WHO HANDLE/PREPARE FOOD MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.
MAR 172022PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 17
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED EQUIPMENT STORED ON TOP OF HAND WASHING SINK AT DISH WASHING AREA MAKING IT INACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. ALSO HOT WATER WAS SHUT OFF AT HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION. MANAGER REMOVED ITEMS FROM HAND SINK AND TURNED ON HOT WATER LINE. HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE TO EMPLOYEES AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK LOCATED IN BATHROOM ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE FOR CITATION.
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED WHITE RICE AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 104.7F. ALSO OBSERVED BROWN RICE AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 103.1F. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. FOOD HAS BEEN DISCARDED AND DENATURED. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 15 POUNDS AT A COST OF $30.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED SPINACH AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 48.3F. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. FOOD HAS BEEN DISCARDED AND DENATURED. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 5 POUNDS AT A COST OF $3.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. SEE ABOVE FOR CITATION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST AND GREASE ON VENTILATION HOOD. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CARD BOARD BOXES NEAR BACK DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
FEB 242020PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 24
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
FEB 202020FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 20
2020
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
OBSERVED AN AREA ON THE SIDE OF THE SERVING LINE THAT IS NOT PROTECTED FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION BY THE CONSUMER; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BARRIER TO THAT AREA ON THE SERVING LINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES FOR TESTING THE SANITIZER AT THE THREE COMP SINK WHEN WASH RINSE AND SANITIZING; MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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