Chicago
74
YOUR CALL

Take Me Out

1502 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608 · Pilsen · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
74/100

Mostly clean — 5 of 9 passed, one prior failure

Inspections
9
5 passed
Last Inspected
2016-06-21
Pass Rate
56%
1 failure
Score
74/100
YOUR CALL
Passed most recent inspection (2016-06-21)
Failed 1 inspection (2015)
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 16×
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Documentation & Training serious
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Pest Activity minor
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Employee Hygiene minor
Chemical Safety minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Facility Condition minor
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Food Temperature minor
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Other serious
2016-06-21 Pass Canvass
2
minor Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED REAR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WHITE RICE, BROWN RICE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE REAR STORAGE SHELF FOR THE RICE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

2015-12-29 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Pest Activity

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

REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND NEAR FRONT EXPOSED SINK. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA(DEAD INSECTS). SEAL LOOSE WALL SURFACES UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINK. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA. CLEAN/PAIN...

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

REMOVE ALL EXCESS TRASH AND GREASE CONTAINERS NEAR REAR DOOR. ELEVATE ALL FORTUNE COOKIES AND SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS OFF FLOOR BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

2015-12-16 Fail Canvass
4
serious Sanitation

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SANITIZER TEST KIT TO TEST PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

minor Pest Activity

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

REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND NEAR FRONT EXPOSED SINK. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA(DEAD INSECTS). SEAL LOOSE WALL SURFACES UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINK. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA. CLEAN/PAIN...

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

REMOVE ALL EXCESS TRASH AND GREASE CONTAINERS NEAR REAR DOOR. ELEVATE ALL FORTUNE COOKIES AND SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS OFF FLOOR BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

2015-06-16 Pass Canvass
4
minor Chemical Safety

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

LABEL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE ON REAR EXPOSED SINK. REPAIR CONDENSATION LEAK IN WALK-IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

ELEVATE STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AREA.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

2014-10-31 Pass Canvass
3
minor Facility Condition

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

Large Bulk food containers stored next to the kitchen 2 door food prep cooler must be labeled to identify foods stored and maintained.

minor Sanitation

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

All clean single service utensils must be stored with handles up and maintain.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND OPENING AT NORTH WEST CEILING SECTION NEAR CUSTOMER DINING AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING AND MAINTAIN.

2014-05-30 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
3
serious Documentation & Training

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

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION # 7-38-012

minor Chemical Safety

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

FOOD IN WALK IN COOLER NOT LABELED AND DATED . FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER (CHICKEN WINGS) MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

minor Food Temperature

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

WALK IN COOLER IS DRIPPING WATER FROM COOLING COILS. MUST REPAIR COOLER.

2013-01-17 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
3
serious Documentation & Training

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

NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AS REQUIRED. MANAGER ON DUTY (AMANDA DELACASA) HAS A STATE OF ILLINOIS CERTIFICATE #055-01546147 ISSUED 12/17/11 THAT EXPIRES ON 10/22/16. CLASS WAS TAKEN THRU SAFE FOOD HANDLERS CORP ON 10/22/11 IN O...

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN BETWEEN FRYER AND WOKS TO REMOVE GREASE AND CLEAN BOTTOM OF FRYER CABINET.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOOR UNDER FRYER.

2011-11-04 Pass Canvass
2
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. CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules...

2010-09-17 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
6
serious Other

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

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING PREPARE...

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. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

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. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE AND OTHER PARTICLES. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF FRYER AS W...

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND UNDER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE DUST FROM VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF USED MOP WATER IN UTILITY BUCKET AFTER USE.

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