Tastee Freez
4400 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60632 · Brighton Park · Restaurant · High risk
Clean record — passed all 7 inspections
Last Inspected
2014-06-06
What You Should Know
✓ 7 consecutive passes, most recently 2014-06-06
✓ No failures across all 7 inspections on record
⚠ Employee Hygiene issues found across 1 inspection
⚠ Pest Activity issues found across 1 inspection
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Types of Issues Found
🚰 Plumbing & Waste minor 3×
🔧 Facility Condition minor 2×
📦 Food Storage & Handling minor 2×
🧼 Employee Hygiene critical 1×
🐀 Pest Activity critical 1×
Inspection History
2014-06-06 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
critical Employee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
OBSERVED COOK MAKING HOT DOG AND DRESSING THE HOT DOG WITH ONIONS AND TOMATO WITH HER BARE HANDS. THEN WATCHED COOK WALK TO OUTSIDE TOUCH THE GARBAGE AND RETURN INSIDE TO RINSE HER HANDS IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. I INSTRUCTED THE COOK TO WASH HER HA...
minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD AND HAVE IT BE A NON ABSORBANT EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN.
minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOOR IN DISREPAIR WITH BROKEN TILES. OBSERVED COVING OF WALK IN COOLER IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR TILES AND COVING AND MAINTAIN.
minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR AROUND WALK IN COOLER. MAINTAIN FLOORS IN A CLEAN DRY CONDITION.
minor Sanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED FOOD ON FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER. ALL FOOD NEEDS TO BE STORED AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
CRITICAL 5 ▾
minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR OF PREMIES
minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER AT FRONT PREP AREA OF GREASE BUILD-UP
minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
VENT IN CEILING IS IN POOR REPAIR NEAR 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES PREP AREA MUST REPAIR
minor Other
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES
critical Pest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
2012-11-20 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FAUCET AT THE UTILITY SINK HAS A STEADY STREAM OF HOT WATER WHEN THE WATER IS OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE FAUCET.
2012-11-13 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 3 ▾
serious Sanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
THE ICE MACHINE HAS RUST, LIME BUILDUP AND BLACK SUBSTANCE IN THE INTERIOR OF THE UNIT. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-005(A). WHEN THE ICE MACHINE HAS BEEN CLEANED AND SANITIZED FAX A LETTER TO THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC HEALTH 312 747 4240 SO THE INSPECTO...
minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.HAS DUST BUILDUP.
minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FAUCET AT THE UTILITY SINK HAS A STEADY STREAM OF HOT WATER WHEN THE WATER IS OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE FAUCET.
3 ▾
minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REAR FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUIL-UP. REMOVE SAME.
minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
STOCK ON FLOOR. ELEVATE SAME.
minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
LIGHTSHIELD IN REAR NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
2010-10-04 Pass Consultation 4 ▾
minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DOOR TRIM LOOSE AT SODA CABINET.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT ...
minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE.
minor Facility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Inspector Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT PREP AREA.
minor Food Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
Inspector Comments: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.MUST REATTACH SPRING ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.
2010-09-27 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 5 ▾
serious Other
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HOT DOGS,CHILII,BEANS,ETC IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED AT THIS TIME. MUST BE ON S...
minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DOOR TRIM LOOSE AT SODA CABINET.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE.
minor Facility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT PREP AREA.
minor Food Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.MUST REATTACH SPRING ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.
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