MAY 8
2017
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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TAKOZ.
YOUR CALL. 60/100
2229 W TAYLOR ST · NEAR WEST SIDE, CHICAGO
Last inspected May 8, 2017 · passed
11 of 16 inspections passed, 3 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
16
11 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
64
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Oct 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. REPLACE FLOOR TILES WHERE MISSING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN NEED OF FOOD HANDER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 242016PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MAR 24
2016
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA AND ON THE STORAGE RACK WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER SAND OR REPLACE THOSE CUTTING BOARDS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE GRILL AND THE REAR REACH IN COOLER. REMOVE GREASE, FOOD AND BLOOD STAINS (COOLER).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
FOUND THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA WITHOUT ADEQUATE LIGHTING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE ELBOW OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOPS UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
MAR 172016FAILED8 violationsDETAILS
MAR 17
2016
FAILED
8 violationsDETAILS
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR THE SANITIZER USED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN, USE AND MAINTAIN CHEMICAL TEST KIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1559846 DATED 07/02/15 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 32- MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO STORE FOODS. 36-MUST INSTALL A LIGHT SHIELD ON THE FIXTURE IN THE REAR AREA ABOVE THE FREEZER. 38-THE DEEP FRYER MUST BE STORED UNDERNEATH THE VENTILATION HOOD. MUST MOVE UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. 45-ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA AND ON THE STORAGE RACK WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER SAND OR REPLACE THOSE CUTTING BOARDS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE GRILL AND THE REAR REACH IN COOLER. REMOVE GREASE, FOOD AND BLOOD STAINS (COOLER).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
FOUND THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA WITHOUT ADEQUATE LIGHTING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE ELBOW OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOPS UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
JUL 22015PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
JUL 2
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED COOKED RICE STORED IN CONTACT WITH A PLASTIC GROCERY BAG IN A STAINLESS STEEL CONTAINER IN THE STEAM TABLE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO STORE FOODS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST INSTALL A LIGHT SHIELD ON THE FIXTURE IN THE REAR AREA ABOVE THE FREEZER.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THE DEEP FRYER MUST BE STORED UNDERNEATH THE VENTILATION HOOD. MUST MOVE UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
OBSERVED PREP COOLERS WITHOUT VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THEM. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
JUN 242015PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 24
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE STEAM TABLE WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 52.1F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN AND CHEESE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE STEAM TABLE. OBSERVED FISH AT 50.1F, CHEESE AT 56.6F, CHICKEN AT 57.9F, CHORIZO AT 56.4F, SHRIMP AT 58.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10# OF FOOD WORTH $75. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED COOKED RICE STORED IN CONTACT WITH A PLASTIC GROCERY BAG IN A STAINLESS STEEL CONTAINER IN THE STEAM TABLE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO STORE FOODS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST INSTALL A LIGHT SHIELD ON THE FIXTURE IN THE REAR AREA ABOVE THE FREEZER.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THE DEEP FRYER MUST BE STORED UNDERNEATH THE VENTILATION HOOD. MUST MOVE UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
OBSERVED PREP COOLERS WITHOUT VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THEM. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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DEC 182014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 18
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINER WITH THE NAME OF ITEMS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE REACH IN FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN CORNERS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
APR 282014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 28
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
NOTED FLOORS IN POOR REPAIR IN SPOTS CRACK TILES. MUST REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED MISSING AND DAMAGE WALL BASE COVING BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REPLACE TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST. ALSO MUST REPAIR THE WEATHER STRIP AT BOTTOM OF THE FRONT DOOR.
NOV 212013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
NOV 21
2013
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA UNDERNEATH TABLE
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF THE DEEP FRYER,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP IN THE REAR OF PREMISES AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR OF PREMISES,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
THE WALL IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO THE CHEST FREEZER,HAS CHIP PAINT ON WALL MUST REMOVE
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE PREP COOLER IN RER OF PREMISES
OCT 42012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 4
2012
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
THE FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN ARE DIRTY AND HAVE MISSING BASEBOARDS, INSTALL SMOOTH CLEANABLE BASE BOARDS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
: THE LIGHTING ABOVE THE COOKING AREA IS NOT SHIELDED AGAINST BREAKAGE, INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS.
SEP 252012FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 25
2012
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
FOOD HANDLERS OBSERVED NOT WASHING HANDS AFTER EXITING THE WASHROOM AND AFTER HANDLING DIRTY DISHES AND THEN OPENING AND TOUCHING THE REFRIGERATOR AND HANDLING FOOD. NO TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON PREMISES. OBTAIN AND KEEP AND UP TO DATE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PER REPORT # 679278 DATED FEB 14, 2012 Install additional lighting in the front and rear prep areas. Employees must wear adequate hair restraints and clean aprons or uniforms over street clothes. NO ADDITIONAL LIGHTING INSTALLED, THE COOKING AND WAREWASHING AREAS ARE VERY DARK, INSTALL ADDITIONAL SHIELDED LIGHTING. FOOD HANDLERS WEAR STREET CLOTHES AND HAVE TIED UP HAIR PAST THERE SHOULDERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
THE WOODEN BOARD ON TOP OF THE FREEZER IS DIRTY AND UNSANITARY; CLEAN, RESURFACE OR REMOVE THE ABOVE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
THE FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN ARE DIRTY AND HAVE MISSING BASEBOARDS, INSTALL SMOOTH CLEANABLE BASE BOARDS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
THE LIGHTING ABOVE THE COOKING AREA IS NOT SHIELDED AGAINST BREAKAGE, INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
THE BATHROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF CLOSING, INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THE FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK IS OUT 0F ORDER, REPAIR OR REMOVE SINK. THE EXHAUST HOOD IS VERY GREASY AND DRIPPING, CLEAN THE HOOD IN DETAIL.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
THE REAR TWO DOOR COOLER HAS NO WORKING THERMOMETER, INSTALL A NEW WORKING THERMOMETER.
FEB 142012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 14
2012
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Install additional lighting in the front and rear prep areas.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
Employees must wear adequate hair restraints and clean aprons or uniforms over street clothes.
JAN 312012FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 31
2012
FAILED
3 violationsDETAILS
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
All dishwashing facilities must comply with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. The three compartment sink is missing three working stoppers and is too small to adequately wash, rinse and sanitize the cutting boards and other multi-use equipment. Install a threee compartment sink with an attached metal drainboard or approved dishwashing machine large enough to wash, rinse and sanitize your largest piece of food equipment. TICKET # H000075456 AND H00007 ISSUED, COURT DATE FEBRUARY 2, 2012. 2:00 PM @ 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM # 112. SEE THE MAIL IN AND IN PERSON PAYMENT OPTIONS ON THE BACK OF THE TICKET.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Both the front and rear food prep areas are dark. All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature. The cooks must wear adequate hair restraints and at least an apron over there street clothes while preparing food.
MAR 282011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 28
2011
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
GENERAL CLEANING NEEDED TO EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REATTACH WALL COVING ALONG WALL BASE IN DINING AREA WHERE NEEDED.
JAN 262011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 26
2011
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
GENERAL CLEANING NEEDED TO EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REATTACH WALL COVING ALONG WALL BASE IN DINING AREA WHERE NEEDED.
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