TASTEE FREEZ.
2815 W ARMITAGE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO
10 of 15 inspections passed, 4 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 5 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAY 112022FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED NO SANITIZING TEST STRIPS ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER AND ICE MACHINE.
OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
JUN 232021PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST HAVE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE FRYER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.
NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP AT PREP AREA UNDER STEAMTABLE. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 112017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean(exterior), need detailed cleaning(crevices). walk in cooler shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
Ceiling/walls that had exposed raw wood, peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced.
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JUN 82016FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED OVER 20 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS,CEILING AND SHELVING AT THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERLOADED PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED THE GARBAGE COMPANY FOR PICK. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
NOTED ESTABLISHMENT USING POT-O-POTTY PORTABLE TOILET LOCATED AT THE REAR FOR CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A PLUMBED TOILET FOR CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-030
NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AND SLOW DRAIN AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS SCATTERED ON PREP TABLES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
JUL 132015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST REPAIR OBSERVED INTERIOR INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE CREAM FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPIR AND MAINTAIN AND REMOVE CARDBOARD.
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP AND DIRT ON REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELVING AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON CEILING ON REAR DISHWASHING AREA ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OPENING INTO CEILING IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA ABOVE ICE CREAM MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
AUG 52014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS NEED CLEANING BEHIND EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR SPILLS
NOTED DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHEILDS ABOVE ICE BIN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 202013FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE NOT UP TO DATE, WITH ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS THATS NEEDED INSIDE LOG BOOK, BUSINESS LICENSE, CHEMICALS USED, MAP, ETC., AND FRONT DOOR NOT SEALED, APPROX., 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Floor not maintained in rear. Instructed to reseal floor.
MUST REPAIR CHIPPING WALL/CEILING REAR STORAGE AREA,
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER REAR STORAGE AREA, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE AREA,
MAY 302012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
VIOLATION STILL PENDING
MAY 302012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
VIOLATION STILL PENDING
MAR 152012FAILED7 violationsDETAILS
Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While running and draining water in middle of three compartment sink, water coming up left and right sides if sink-water cloudy with food debris. Instructed to detail clean drainline and grease trap to prevent inadequate disposal of waste water. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
Ice machine interior panel not maintained. Instructed to replace rusted interior panel.
Sinks, cooking equipment, ice machine not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Floor not maintained in rear. Instructed to reseal floor.
Drainline under exposed hand sink leaking. Instructed to repair to prevent leak.
Food handlers and employees in prep area not wearing hair restraints. Instructed to provide hair restraint for all food handlers.
Ice scoop stored inside ice machine. Instructed to store in sanitize holder or container.
JUN 202011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.Any open cans of food must be transferred into regular containers.
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.All clean single service utensils must be stored with handles up.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.Water leaking at base of faucet at 3 part sink.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.found no visible thermometer in walk-in-cooler.
MAR 152010PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST ELEVATE BOXES OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOORS AT REAR 6" OFF FLOOR.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING SINK STOPPER IN THE MIDDLE SINK OF 3COMP. MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTER PIECE ON HOOD,REPAIR RUSTED SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER,AND REMOVE CARD BOARD LININGS ON WALK-IN COOLER SHELVES.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. 3COMP. SINK WALLS AND TOILET BOWL INSIDE WITH BUILD UP OF DIRT NEEDS CLEANING.
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. MUST PROVIDE SHIELD ON LIGHT BULB ABOVE 3COMP.SINK & SHELVES.
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 and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR PIPE LEAKING UNDER EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN,AND REPAIR FAUCET LEAKING WATER AT 3COMP.SINK. MUST ALSO REMOVE POTERY SEAL INSIDE ABOVE SAID HAND WASH SINK AND WELD INSTEAD.
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