TASTY FAST FOOD & GROCERY.
6645 S HALSTED ST · ENGLEWOOD, CHICAGO
Failed 3 of 7 inspections. 15 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JUN 72021PASSED9 violationsDETAILS
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION IN WIPING CLOTHS BUCKET.
MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER RACKS FOR ELEVATION IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST BE ABLE TO EASILY CLEAN AND MONITOR UNDERNEATH.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND SEAL ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST.
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE PREP TABLE TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER.
OBSERVED A LOT OF UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND CLUTTER THROUGH OUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND/OR SEAL TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE FRONT PREP AREAS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS.
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
FEB 192020FAILED11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF EAR DOOR .MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING
Violation Codes: 3-304.14 Inspector Comments: MUST STORE SOILED WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.
Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM MEAT SLICER,KNIFE CADDY
Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES,LOOSE WALL OUTLETS.MUST SEAL GAPS IN WALL BASES THROUGHOUT , DAMAGED WALL IN TOILET ROOM AND WHERE NEEDED.
Violation Codes: 6-201.16 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE TAPE LINED UP ON WALLS IN SIDE STORAGE AREA,UNDER HAND SINK IN PREP AREA AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT FROM WALLS,CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND STORAGE .
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2359852 2/4/20 #38- STILL OBSERVING EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE AND RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND TO FRONT REACH IN GLASS COOLER,UNDER CRATE ACROSS FRONT SAME COOLER,AT MOTOR OF DELI DISPLAY UNIT,ON FLOOR UNDER CASHIER AREA,ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN CLUTTER IN SIDE STORAGE ROOM,ON FLOOR NEXT TO REACH IN COOLER ,ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE BEHIND PREP TABLE AND CHEST FREEZER,INSIDE OF FRYER CABINETS,UNDER GRILL TABLE,BEHIND AND UNDER SHELVING UNIT IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND UPPER STORAGE LANDING AREA, BEHIND ALL CHEST FREEZERS.MOTORS AT ALL COOLERS.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/19/20.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2359852 2/4/20 NOT CORRECTED ##37- OBSERVED CHICKEN FLOUR NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS. #39-OBSERVED FACILITY UTILIZING CARDBOARD IN REACH IN COOLERS. MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN.#44- OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR THROUGH OUT FACILITY (SINGLE USE ITEMS IN BOXES) FOOD ITEMS ETC.. MUST STORE ITEMS 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR.#47- OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN FACILITY HEAVILY SCORED, DARK GROOVES AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. #49- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST AND DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY ON VARIOUS SHELVES AND COUNTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS.#49- 4-602.13 OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP ON FRYERS, OVEN, GRILL, PREP TABLES, ETC. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE KEPT FREE OF ACCUMULATION OF DUST, DIRT, AND FOOD DEBRIS.#55- OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN FACILITY FRONT PREP AREA; EXCESSIVE AND IMPROPER STORAGE IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND FOOD PREP AREA; CREATING A HARBORAGE CONDITIONS FOR RODENTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE EXCESS STORAGE NOT NEEDED ON A DAILY BASIS, REMOVE OLD UNUSED EQUIPMENT, PROPERLY STORE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AND WALL AND DETAIL CLEAN THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FACILITY.#56- OBSERVED HOOD NOT CLEANED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DUST IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)
FEB 42020FAILED17 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF EAR DOOR .MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE AND RAT DROPPINGS AND A STRONG SMELL OF URINE ON FLOOR NEXT TO FRONT REACH IN GLASS COOLER,AT MOTOR OF DELI DISPLAY UNIT,ON CARDBOARD SHELVING UNITS,ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN CLUTTER IN SIDE STORAGE ROOM,ON FLOOR NEXT TO REACH IN COOLER ,ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE UNDER T.V,INSIDE OF FRYER CABINETS,UNDER GRILL TABLE,BEHIND ,UNDER AND ON SHELVING UNIT IN REAR STORAGE AREA,IN BETWEEN ALL CHEST FREEZERS.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/4/20.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
MUST STORE SOILED WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM MICROWAVE.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM MEAT SLICER,KNIFE CADDY.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
MUST REMOVE TAPE LINED UP ON WALLS IN SIDE STORAGE AREA AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT FROM WALLS,CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES,LOOSE WALL OUTLETS.MUST SEAL GAPS IN WALL BASES THROUGHOUT AND HOLE IN LOWER HALF WALL IN PREP AREA AND DAMAGED WALL IN TOILET ROOM.
MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND STORAGE .
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2243716 12/19/18 NOT CORRECTED #36- OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING THERMOMETERS FOR REACH IN COOLER FOR FACILITY OR IN DISREPAIR. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS FOR UNITS.#37- OBSERVED CHICKEN FLOUR NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS. #39-OBSERVED FACILITY UTILIZED CARDBOARD FOR LINING OF CONTAINERS, PREP TABLES AND REACH IN COOLERS. MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN.#44- OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR THROUGH OUT FACILITY (SINGLE USE ITEMS IN BOXES) FOOD ITEMS ETC.. MUST STORE ITEMS 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR.#47- OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN FACILITY HEAVILY SCORED, DARK GROOVES AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. #47-OBSERVED INSIDE OF REACH IN FREEZER WITH ACCUMULATION OF ICE BUILD UP INSIDE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN, DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.#49- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST AND DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY ON VARIOUS SHELVES AND COUNTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS.#49- 4-602.13 OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP ON FRYERS, OVEN, GRILL, PREP TABLES, ETC. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE KEPT FREE OF ACCUMULATION OF DUST, DIRT, AND FOOD DEBRIS.#53- OBSERVED FACILITY TOILET AND SINK WITH ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS AND FECES ON IT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ENTIRE RESTROOM.#55- OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN FACILITY FRONT PREP AREA; EXCESSIVE AND IMPROPER STORAGE IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND FOOD PREP AREA; CREATING HARBORAGE CONDITIONS FOR RODENTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE EXCESS STORAGE NOT NEEDED ON A DAILY BASIS, REMOVE OLD UNUSED EQUIPMENT, PROPERLY STORE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AND WALL AND DETAIL CLEAN THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FACILITY.#56- OBSERVED HOOD NOT CLEANED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DUST IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#57- OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)
DEC 192018PASS W/ CONDITIONS19 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14N OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5-203.11 OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN REAR WARE WASHING AREA. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND INSTALL A HAND SINK UNDER CITY WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUES
3-501.17 (C) OBSERVED READY TO EAT TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOOD INSIDE REFRIGERATOR IN PREP KITCHEN WITH OUT DATE MARK/ MISSING; COOKED CHICKEN, BEEF, ETC. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO UTILIZE DATE MAKRING ON READY TO EAT TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO SEPERATION OF STORAGE AND DISPALY OF SPRAY BOTTLES AND OTHER CHEMICALS IN FACILITY. MUST STORE CHEMICALS, CLEANERS AND SPRAY BOTTLES IN designated area. priority violation 7-38-005 no citation issued
4-302.12 (A) OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT THERMOMETERS PROVIDED FOR MEASURING COOKED FOOD TEMPERATURE. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
4-203.112(B) OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING THERMOMETERS FOR REACH IN COOLER FOR FACILITY OR IN DISREPAIR. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS FOR UNITS.
OBSERVED CHICKEN FLOUR NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
OBSERVED FACIITY UTILIVED CARBOARD FOR LINING OF CONTAINERS, PREP TABLES AND REACH IN COOLERS. MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN.
4-903.11 (A;B;D) OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR THROUGH OUT FACILITY (SINGLE USE ITEMS IN BOXES) FOOD ITEMS ETC.. MUST STORE ITEMS 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR.
4-501.12 4-501.12 OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN FACILITY HEAVILY SCORED, DARK GROOVES AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REPALCE AND MAINTAIN.
4-204.120 OBSERVED INSIDE OF REACH IN FREEZER WITH ACCUMULATION OF ICE BUILD UP INSIDE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN, DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP ON FRYERS, OVEN, GRILL, PREP TABLES, ETC. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE KEPT FREE OF ACCUMULATION OF DUST, DIRT, AND FOOD DEBRIS.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST AND DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY ON VARIOUS SHELVES AND COUNTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS.
5-204.12 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON MOP SINK NOT ACCESSABLE IN REARE OF FACILITY. MUST OBTAIN AND INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK.
OBSERVED FACILITY TOILET AND SINK WITH ACCUMUALTION OF DEBRIS AND FEECES ON IT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ENTIRE RESTROOM
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN FACILITY FRONT PREP AREA; EXCESSIVE AND IMPROPER STORAGE IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND FOOD PREP AREA; CREATING HARBORAGE CONDITIONS FOR RODENTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE EXCESS STORAGE NOT NEEDED ON A DAILY BASIS, REMOVE OLD UNUSED EQUIPMENT, PROPERLY STORE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AND WALL AND DETAIL CLEAN THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FACILITY.
6-501.14 OBSERVED HOOD NOT CLEANED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DUST IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.
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OCT 262017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES AT FRONT CASHIER AREA. INSTD TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD. FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP. INSTD TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE AND MAINTAIN
EXTREME CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA, PILES OF UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND NON FOOD-RESTAURANT ITEMS THROUGH OUT, UNABLE TO ACCESS ALL AREAS. STOCK ON FLOOR IN SAME AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, ORGANIZE AND CLEAN AREA. ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6 INCHES.
OCT 162017FAILED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
STAFF TOILET ROOM NOT CLEAN OR MAINTAINED. EXCESSIVE BROWN/BLACK FILTH IN TOILET. WALLS IN POOR REPAIR HOLES, HEAVILY STAINED SURFACES. FLOOR NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. HANDSINK NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO CLEAN TOILET, SINK, WALLS AND FLOOR. PAINT AND REPAIR WALLS SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. VIOLATION CRITICAL 7-38-030.
OBSERVED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG WALL BASE IN VARIOUS AREAS. NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK OR PROOF OF SERVICE. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE WITH LOGBOOK. VIOLATION 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING. LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DUMPSTER MUST BE WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS. VIOLATION 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO TEST SANITIZER AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE. VIOLATION 7-38-030 SERIOUS.
RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES AT FRONT CASHIER AREA. INSTD TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD. FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP. INSTD TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.
THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, SIDES AND UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS INCLUDING ATTACHED MOTORS, AND INTERIOR OF HOOD. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS THROUGH OUT ALONG WALLBASE, UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
EXTREME CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA, PILES OF UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND NON FOOD-RESTAURANT ITEMS THROUGH OUT, UNABLE TO ACCESS ALL AREAS. STOCK ON FLOOR IN SAME AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, ORGANIZE AND CLEAN AREA. ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6 INCHES.
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