Taj Mahal
Troubled record — failed 7 of 16 inspections for pest activity, food storage & handling
2018-06-27 Pass Short Form Complaint 5 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER, AND DISCONTINUE USING GROCERY BAGS IN WALK N COOLER. ALSO, ADJUST SCREEN DOOR ON REAR EXIT DOOR TO PREVENT INSECTS FROM ENTERING KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM GRILL, FRYER, AND STOVE, LOWER SHELF ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM WALL VENTS THROUGHOUT. GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD & FILTERS. ALSO, CLEAN SPIDER WEBS FROM WALLS AND HOLE IN CEILING IN STAFF TOILET ROOM IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA AND TOILET ROOM.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
2018-05-17 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 2 ▾
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA, AND CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA AND TOILET ROOM.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
2018-05-10 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 8 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 RODENT DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALL-BASE IN THE PREP AREA WHERE AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AFFECTED AREA. CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION. SERIOUS VIOLATIO...
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS; CHICKEN, BEEF, ETC., ARE BEING PREPARED OF SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AR...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST DISCONTINUE USING CARDBOARD AS A FLOOR LINER, AND GROCERY BAGS TO STORE FOOD, AND MILK CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO, DEFROST ICE ACCUMULATION IS DEEP FREEZER IN PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM FRYER, GRILL, STOVE, LOWER SHELVES ON ALL PREP TABLES, INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF MICROWAVE OVEN AND ALL PREP COOLERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA IN FRONT OF EXPOSED HAND SINK ADJACENT TO THE GRILL. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN PREP AREA, WALK IN COOLER AND TOILET ROOM.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM INTERIOR OF HOOD AND FILTERS. CLEAN UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE AND DUST FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA, AND CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM LIG...
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED STAFF NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
2017-06-26 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2017-06-16 Fail Complaint 8 ▾
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPES PROVIDE FOR TESTING SANITIZING SOLUTION, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL SANITIZING STRIPS UPON NEXT INSPECTION, SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-030
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED 07/14/2016, REPORT #1946587, VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 30 COOKED FOODS AND PREPARED SAUCES IN COOLERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE SAME. 32 RUSTY WIRE RACKS IN COOLER...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
USING CARRYOUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT AND INVEST IN FOOD GRADE BAGS,
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
SMALL CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALL AND ATTACHED EXHAUST FAN BY FRONT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAK UNDER REAR AREA MOP SINK, AND KNOW MISSING SAME SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a re...
2016-07-14 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint 8 ▾
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, RICE, ETC). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012A SERIOUS.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
COOKED FOODS AND PREPARED SAUCES IN COOLERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE SAME.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. INSTD TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE AND MAINTAIN. EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP WITH RUST. INSTD TO PAINT SAME. CONDENSER LINE OF PREP COOLER CAUSING WATER ACCUMULATION AT BOTTOM INTERIOR SHELF. INSTD TO REP...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
UNCLEAN CONTAINERS BEING USED FOR STORING VARIETY OF PREPARED SAUCES. INSTD TO USE CLEAN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, INTERIOR OF COOLERS, AND UNDERNEATH COOLER DOOR HANDLES NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR UNDER PREP COOLER WITH SOME WATER ACCUMULATION, TOWELS ON FLOOR. INSTD TO KEEP FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
ALL DOORS, DOOR HANDLES AND LIGHTSWITCHES THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAK AT PIPE AT REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
THERMOMETERS MISSING IN COOLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME. METAL STEM THERMOMETERS MISSING FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
2016-05-09 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2016-04-29 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 8 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OVER 40 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET AROUND HOT WATER HEATER/FURNACE. FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP NOTED AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, AND RODEN...
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 6/30/15 REPORT 1559754 NOT CORRECTED: 30 ALL PREPARED FOODS AND FOODS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS THAT ARE HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. ...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
ALUMINUM FOIL NOTED ON STORAGE SHELVES AND ON WIRE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME. CUTTING BOARDS WORN, WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME. LEAK UNDER FRONT REACH IN COOLE...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
HOLE IN FLOOR IN REAR BY EXIT DOOR. INSTD TO SEAL HOLE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON EXHAUST FAN AND VENT COVERS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
UTILITY/MOP SINK INACCESSIBLE, COVERED WITH SOILED LINENS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND HAVE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED
OVERFLOWING BIN OF EXPOSED SOILED LINENS/CLOTHS IN REAR. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY AND REFRAIN FROM STORING EXCESSIVE QUANTITY OF SOILED ITEMS.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD HANDLERS. PROVIDE SAME.
2015-06-30 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 10 ▾
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND A LARGE PAN OF CUT BEEF SITTING OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE ON PREP TABLE AT 70.1F. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). 20LB VALUED AT $90 DISCARDED.
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING AND RINSING MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT IN DISH WASHING AREA, ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT MUST BE WASHED, RINSED, AND SANITIZED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL PREPARED FOODS AND FOODS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS THAT ARE HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PAINT OR REPLACE ALL RUSTY STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES THROUGHOUT. INSTALL A BARRIER AT FRONT END OF MOP SINK TO PREVENT DIRTY MOP WATER SPLASH FROM CONTAMINATING FOOD PREP TABLE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN ALL SHELVES ND STORAGE RACKS, SIDES AND INTERIORS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DIRT, & DEBRIS NOTICED). PAINT RUSTY FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN AMD/OR PAINT WALLS AND CEILING IN SMALL ENCLOSED AREA IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WHERE PLUMBING LINES ARE LOCATED. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT SHUTTER DOORS TO UTILITY CLOSET IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREA, AND EXTERIOR OF DOOR TO WALK-IN COOLER.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN SMALL ENCLOSED AREA IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WHERE PLUMBING LINES ARE LOCATED.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MOP SINK FOUND IN BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE AND A STORAGE RACK IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE THE STORAE RACK SO THAT SINK IS ACCESSIBLE FOR USE.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a re...
2014-10-02 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint CRITICAL 3 ▾
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
NOTED IMPROPER UTENSIL SANITATION. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING MULTI USE ITEMS IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT THE USE OF A PROPER DETERGENT OR SANITIZING SOLUTION. ADVISED MANAGER ON HOW TO PROPERLY WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI USE ITEMS. CR...
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST PROVIDE. (RAW CHICKEN & COOKED RICE)SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
2014-09-22 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2014-09-18 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 2 ▾
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
VIOLATION PARTIALLY CORRECTED. INSECTS ABATED AND DOORS RODENT PROOF,HOWEVER STILL OBSERVED RAT DROPPINGS IN OUTSIDE GARAGE STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE AND CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS.
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERLOADED WITH GARBAGE AND DEBRIS PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE. MUST CORRECT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. NO CITATION ISSUED, PREMISES CLOSED.
2014-09-11 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 9 ▾
SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE
NOTED FOUL SMELLING MEAT IN THE REACH IN FREEZER IN THE TOP PORTION OF THE REAR STORAGE GARAGE. MUST DISCARD ALL FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE NOT IN SOUND CONDITION.
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
WASTE WATER APPEARED TO BE BACKING UP FROM THE SUMP PUMP IN THE LOWER SECTION OF THE STORAGE GARAGE. MUST MAKE NECESSARY REPAIRS AND REMOVE ALL WASTE WATER FROM PREMISES.
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE. NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS AND RODENTS ON SITE AND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 10-15 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA, PREP AREA AND IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 30-40 RAT DR...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND THE VENTILATION HOOD. MUST REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE GREASE,DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS IN DISHWASHING AREA, REAR STORAGE AREA AND THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS AND DEAD FLIES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN DISH WASHING AREA BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA AS NEEDED. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN EXISTING LIGHT SHIELDS AND REMOVE GREASE AND DEAD FLIES.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST REPAIR THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROPERLY EXTEND WASTE LINE FROM WALK IN COOLER TO A FLOOR DRAIN. MUST REMOVE HOSE AND BUCKET CURRENTLY BEING USED
2014-07-25 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 12 ▾
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
NO SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT THE PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 1467397 ON 7-16-14 NOT CORRECTED. (18)NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS AND RODENTS ON SITE AND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE SMALL AND LARGE FLIES ON SITE IN W...
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. ALSO NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. (COOKED RICE,ETC)SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST PROPERLY WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI USE ITEMS LEFT IN THE PREP COOLER AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE GREASE,FOOD DEBRIS AND DEAD INSECTS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, THE MOP SINK AND THE WASH BOWL IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE TOILET BOWL IN EACH WASHROOM AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE DEAD FLIES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIO...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS IN WASHROOMS, PREP AREAS, DISHWASHING AREAS, REAR STORAGE AREA AND THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS AND DEAD FLIES. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE DEAD FLIES IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM ON THE LEFT SIDE OF...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR WATER DAMAGED CEILING IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS,DOORS,LIGHT SWITCHES AND OTHER SURFACES IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM,DISH WASHING AREAS, PREP AREAS AND THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DEAD INSECTS. IF SURFACES ...
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA AS NEEDED. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN EXISTING LIGHT SHIELDS AND REMOVE GREASE AND DEAD FLIES.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST REPAIR THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROPERLY EXTEND WASTE LINE FROM WALK IN COOLER TO A FLOOR DRAIN. MUST REMOVE HOSE AND BUCKET CURRENTLY BEING USED
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS FROM THE GARAGE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND ALL STORAGE AREAS AS NEEDED. MUST ALSO REMOVE CLUTTER,UNUSED COUCH AND OTHER DEBRIS IN THE BACKYARD STORAGE AREA.
2014-07-16 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 12 ▾
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE LOCATED AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK OR IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS AND RODENTS ON SITE AND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE SMALL AND LARGE FLIES ON SITE IN WASHROOMS, IN PREP AREA, IN DISHWASHING AREA,IN STORAGE AREAS AND IN REAR STORAGE GARAGE BASMENT. ALSO NOTED...
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. ALSO NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
DISH WASHING FACILITIES IN POOR REPAIR. NOTED AN EXCESSIVE LEAK AT PIPES UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO NOTED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE GREASE TRAP WHEN WATER DRAINED FROM THE SINK BASIN. MUST REPAIR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. ...
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
CUSTOMER HAND WASHING FACILITIES IN POOR REPAIR. THE COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE WASH BOWL IN THE CUSTOMER RESTROOM IS BROKEN PREVENTING THE SUPPLY OF COLD WATER TO THE SINK. MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE SINK. SERIOUS CITAT...
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST PROPERLY WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI USE ITEMS LEFT IN THE PREP COOLER AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE GREASE,FOOD DEBRIS AND DEAD INSECTS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, THE MOP SINK AND THE WASH BOWL IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE TOILET BOWL IN EACH WASHROOM AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE DEAD FLIES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTER...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS IN WASHROOMS, PREP AREAS, DISHWASHING AREAS, REAR STORAGE AREA AND THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS AND DEAD FLIES. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE DEAD FLIES IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM ON THE LEFT SIDE ...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS,DOORS,LIGHT SWITCHES AND OTHER SURFACES IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM,DISH WASHING AREAS, PREP AREAS AND THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DEAD INSECTS. IF SURFACES CAN NOT BE CLEANED PROPERLY, MUST PAINT WITH A LIGHT C...
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA AS NEEDED. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN EXISTING LIGHT SHIELDS AND REMOVE GREASE AND DEAD FLIES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROPERLY EXTEND WASTE LINE FROM WALK IN COOLER TO A FLOOR DRAIN. MUST REMOVE HOSE AND BUCKET CURRENTLY BEING USED.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS FROM THE GARAGE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND ALL STORAGE AREAS AS NEEDED. MUST ALSO REMOVE CLUTTER,UNUSED COUCH AND OTHER DEBRIS IN THE BACKYARD STORAGE AREA.
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FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST PROPERLY LABEL PRECOOKED AND PREPARED FOOD ITEMS IN COOLERS WITH NAME,DATE, AND TIME.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
NOTED KNIVES IN BETWEEN SINK AND WALL. MUST PROPER STORE KNIVES IN KNIF RACK. ALSO MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFTER USE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED RAW WOOD SHELVING IN FOOD PREP AREA NEXT TO SERVICE WINDOW. MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY CLEANABLE, MUST SEAL.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLER. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS IN FOOD PREP AREA AND CLEANING IN DINING AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTERS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST CLEAN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE/DISH WASHING AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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