Chicago
38
BEAT

Takorea Cocina

1022 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60622 · Wicker Park · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
38/100

Mixed record — 0 of 3 inspections passed

Inspections
3
0 passed
Last Inspected
2020-01-30
Pass Rate
0%
1 failure
Score
38/100
BEAT
Failed 1 inspection (2019)
Employee Hygiene issues found across 4 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 3 inspections
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Sanitation minor
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Other minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Food Temperature serious
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Documentation & Training critical
Chemical Safety minor
2020-01-30 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Documentation & Training

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. CITATION ISSUED

critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS GLOVES, MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUND...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS IN THE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE (EGGS 49.8 DEGREES F, CHEESE 53.8 DEGREE F, TOFU 54.3 DEGREE F). INSTRUCTED THAT COLD HOLDING IS 41 DEGREE F OR BELOW. PIC VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD. APPROX 10 ...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED TCS FOODS IN THE COLD HOLDING UNIT AND 3-DOOR COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED (CHICKEN WINGS, PULLED PORK, BEEF, RICE, ETC.) INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND HAVE DISCARD DATE...

serious Food Temperature

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

OBSERVED KIMCHI IN THE COLD HOLDING UNIT, PREPARED ON SITE, WITH NO VARIANCE FROM THE REGULATORY AUTHORITY. INSTRUCTED RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT SHALL OBTAIN A VARIANCE FROM THE REGULATORY AUTHORITY BEFORE USING FOOD ADDITIVES OR ADDING COMPONENTS SU...

minor Other

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

OBSERVED NO DOCUMENTATION OR STATEMENT OF THE PROPOSED VARIANCE AND HACCP PLAN FROM THE REGULATORY AUTHORITY REGARDING THE PREPARATION OF KIMCHI ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO INCORPORATE HACCP PLAN AND OBTAIN VARIANCE FROM THE REGULATORY AUTHORITY FOR P...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF SUGAR, FLOUR, MARINADE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED THAT FOOD ITEMS OUTSIDE OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME.

minor Food Temperature

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED USED WIPING CLOTHS LYING ON THE COUNTER NEXT TO THE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AND IN THE REAR HANGING OFF THE 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

2019-07-01 Pass w/ Conditions License Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 8
critical Documentation & Training

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

critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS GLOVES, MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUND...

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVER WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN REAR FURNANCE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FOOD PREP AREA AND MUST MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

2019-06-27 Fail License
CRITICAL 9
critical Documentation & Training

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.

critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS GLOVES, MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUND...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. MUST PROVIDE HAND SOAP AND PAPER...

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVER WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FOOD PREP AREA AND MUST MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN REAR FURNANCE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

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