Chicago
76
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Taste of Trinidad

2045 W Howard St, Chicago, IL 60645 · West Ridge · Restaurant · High risk
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76/100

Passed most recently but 1 prior failure on record

Inspections
3
2 passed
Last Inspected
2015-09-24
Pass Rate
67%
1 failure
Score
76/100
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Passed most recent inspection (2015-09-24)
Failed 1 inspection (2014)
Other issues found across 2 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor
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Other critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
Chemical Safety minor
2015-09-24 Pass Canvass
5
minor Chemical Safety

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

Found some food items not properly dated in coolers, must properly date food items in coolers.

minor Sanitation

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

Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

minor Sanitation

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

minor Sanitation

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

Wall that had exposed plaster/gaps in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/sealed. Damaged/stained ceiling tiles shall be replaced/repaired. Doorway in kitchen prep area had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.

2014-10-14 Pass License Re-Inspection
5
minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT SEALED BY COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO, NO BASE COVE ON WALLS BY COOKING EQUIPMENT

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE PART OF WALL TO COMPLETELY EXPOSE DRAINBOARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

FOUND FLOODLIGHT FIXTURES NOT SHIELDED AT MAIN KITCHEN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

FOUND NO SELF CLOSING DOOR FOR RESTROOM.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND DRY STORAGE ROOM WITH CLUTTER.

2014-10-10 Fail License
CRITICAL 6
critical Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

FOUND INADEQUATE NUMBER OF EXPOSED HAND SINK AT PREMISES. EXPOSED HAND MUST BE EASILY ACCESIBLE TO COOKING/PREPARATION AREAS.CRITICAL VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT SEALED BY COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO, NO BASE COVE ON WALLS BY COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE PART OF WALL TO COMPLETELY EXPOSE DRAINBOARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

FOUND FLOODLIGHT FIXTURES NOT SHIELDED AT MAIN KITCHEN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

FOUND NO SELF CLOSING DOOR FOR RESTROOM.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND DRY STORAGE ROOM WITH CLUTTER.

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