TAJ MAHAL.

Chicago Health Dept

1512 W TAYLOR ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2012.

3 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Oct 2012.

Last inspected Oct 2012. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

OCT 2012

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 15

2012

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

UPON INSPECTION THERE WAS NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES OR POSTED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING COOKED. THERE MUST ALWAYS BE A CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES AND POSTED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED ON PREMISES AT 2:35PM WITH PROOF OF ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES.(I.E.,SALT AND SUGAR AT REAR STORAGE AREA).

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT ALL TIMES(I.E. KNIVES STORED AT WALL BETWEEN 3COMP SINK).

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARD WITH DARK GROOVES AT KITCHEN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS AT CORNERS TO REMOVE GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN WALLS BY REAR REACH IN COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES. MUST REPAIR HOLE IN THE WALL UNDER THE 3COMP SINK AND SEAL OPEN CREVICES AT WALL BETWEEN COUVING SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AT REAR STAFF RESTROOM.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL FOOD PREP STAFF MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.

OCT 6

2011

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. THE KITCHEN SURFACES ARE DIRTY AND NEED TO BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED CLEAN AND SANITARY.

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. THE WALK IN COOLER FLOOR IS DIRTY AND THE FAN GUARDS ARE FULL OF DIRT; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL OF THE FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT UNTIL IT IS CLEAN, SANITARY AND MAINTAINED ON A DAILY BASIS.

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. THE WALLS BEHIND THE PREP COOLER AND REAR PREP AREA ARE DIRTY AND DAMAGED. THE CEILING IN THE KITCHEN HAS GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP. CLEAN, RESEAL AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY FROM TOP TO BOTTOM.

OCT 25

2010

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

The glasses stored on soiled paper towels were washed, rinsed and sanitized at this time.

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. Reseal the damaged floor tiles in the kitchen.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage food dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. Store the rice spoon handle up to keep it out of the rice.

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