MAY 29
2024
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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TAKITO KITCHEN.
BEAT. 43/100
2013 W DIVISION ST · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected May 29, 2024 · passed
Failed 3 of 12 inspections. 9 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
6 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
55
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since Feb 2013
INSPECTION HISTORY
MAY 222024FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 22
2024
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 12 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, INCLUDING IN THE KITCHEN, THE DISH ROOM, AND THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED BOTTOM RACK SHELVING IN THE DISH ROOM WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF RUST. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTED SHELVING TO ENSURE ALL NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME. REPORT #2572678 DATED MARCH 16, 2023, INSTRUCTED THE FACILITY TO: #10 PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN THE TOILET ROOM CLOSER TO THE FOOD PREP AREA, #48 PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, AND #53 PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES TO ALL-G. OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN TOILET ROOM NEAREST FOOD PREP AREA; OBSERVED 1 DRAIN STOPPER FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK; OBSERVED ALL-GENDER TOILET ROOMS WITH NO COVERED RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
MAR 162023PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 16
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT WASHBOWL SINK LOCATED IN TOILET ROOM CLOSER TO FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO CHLORINE TEST STRIPS FOR CHECKING LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES ON SITE AT INSPECTION. SEE COMMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN TEST STRIPS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS FOR THE UPSTAIRS 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN EITHER ALL-GENDER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED 2 BURNT-OUT LIGHTBULBS IN THE BASEMENT DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
JAN 152019PASS W/ CONDITIONS18 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 15
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
18 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENUS OF THE RISK OF RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NON CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED REAR RECEIVING DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY ONE INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. MUST REPAIR DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE DISH MACHINES IN 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAINED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED OPENINGS ON CEILING AROUND PIPES IN BASEMENT ABOVE DISH WASHER. MUST SEAL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
REPLACE BURN OUT LIGHTS IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPLACE LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND MUST MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRANINING.
JAN 252017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JAN 25
2017
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON THE STORAGE RACKS WITH CLEAN POTS AND PANS ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE LEDGE IN THE BOTTOM PORTION OF THE COLD-HOLDING REFRIGERATIOR UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE REFRIGERATION UNIT AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP IN THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE BASEMENT PREP AREA AGAINST THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MISSING END CAPS ON THE LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL END CAPS ON LIGHT FIXTURE MENTIONED ABOVE TO PREVENT BULBS FROM SHATTERING OVER PREP AREA AND EQUIPMENT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED DUST DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE CEILING VENTS ABOVE THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN VENTS TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION IN THE BATHROOMS AT ALL TIMES.
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JAN 292016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 29
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER ALSO INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,DEBRIS INSIDE THE CABINETS UNDER THE FRONT SERVING COUNTER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DUST BUILD-UP ON ELECTRICAL CORDS STRINGS AND BEAMS HANGING FROM CEILING IN DINING AND PREP AREAS,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
JAN 152016FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
JAN 15
2016
FAILED
5 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 4-3-2015,REPORT#1453868 #32-WOOD COUNTER AND CABINET IN FRONT BAR AREA WITH WATER DAMAGE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN #33-ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES #38-PIPES ABOVE PREP AREA APPEAR TO BE WASTE PIPES. ALL WASTE PIPES MUST BE ENCASED. CONFIRM WASTE OR NOT WASTE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN #45-NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. LEFT INFORMATION WITH MANAGER REGARDING CERTIFICATES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 TODAY OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATIONS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
UTENSILS USED FOR CUSTOMERS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ALSO TEST PLASTIC SPOONS.PROVIDE CONTAINER WITH LID FOR FOOD STORED ON TOP THE SERVING COUNTER
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER ALSO INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,DEBRIS INSIDE THE CABINETS UNDER THE FRONT SERVING COUNTER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
NO FLOOR COVING/ BASEBOARD WALL THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DUST BUILD-UP ON ELECTRICAL CORDS STRINGS AND BEAMS HANGING FROM CEILING IN DINING AND PREP AREAS,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
APR 32015PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
APR 3
2015
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
WOOD COUNTER AND CABINET IN FRONT BAR AREA WITH WATER DAMAGE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHTS AT FRONT BAR AREA IN NEED OF PROPER SHEILDING OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PIPES ABOVE PREP AREA APPEAR TO BE WASTE PIPES. ALL WASTE PIPES MUST BE ENCASED. CONFIRM WASTE OR NOT WASTE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. LEFT INFORMATION WITH MANAGER REGARDING CERTIFICATES.
DEC 52014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
DEC 5
2014
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING/PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN BASEMENT PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTAINTS.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP TO PREVENT BARE HAND CONTACT.
FEB 182014PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 18
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT ADEQUATELY SANITIZING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS WHILE IN USE, CHEMICAL PPM 0. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN CHEMICAL PPM 100. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS, GLASSES, FORKS, KNIVES, ETC TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
FEB 192013FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 19
2013
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
Adequate refrigeration not provided for establishment. Instructed to provided additional refrigeration for extensive food menu.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Exposed handsink near cooking equipment. Instructed to install shield around both sides of sink.
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