Chicago
99
EAT

Tavernita

151 W Erie St, Chicago, IL 60654 · River North · Restaurant · High risk
EAT
99/100

Strong record across 6 inspections — minor issues only

Inspections
6
5 passed
Last Inspected
2013-11-21
Pass Rate
83%
1 failure
Score
99/100
EAT
5 consecutive passes, most recently 2013-11-21
Failed 1 inspection (2012)
Plumbing & Waste issues found across 2 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 1 inspection
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor
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Facility Condition minor
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Plumbing & Waste critical
Chemical Safety minor
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Employee Hygiene minor
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Pest Activity critical
2013-11-21 Pass Short Form Complaint

No violations found.

2013-09-30 Pass Short Form Complaint

No violations found.

2013-08-29 Pass Canvass
3
minor Chemical Safety

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

CUSTOMER ADVISORY NOT POSTED ( RAW OYSTERS SERVED ), INSTRUCTED TO POST IN A CLEAR VIEW TO CUSTOMERS.

minor Facility Condition

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

ONE LIGHT FIXTURE IN KITCHEN MISSING A SHIELD, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ICE SCOOP STORED ON ICE CUBES, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER OFF CUBES.

2012-08-16 Pass Canvass
6
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED.

minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT & CONDENSERS OF WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE KEPT CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS & FLOOR DRAINS AT THE BAR AREAS MUST BE FREE OF DEBRIS/DIRT OR CLUTTER.

minor Sanitation

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

WALLS AROUND PREP TABLE AT 'RAW BAR' MUST BE KEPT CLEAN & FREE OF DUST OR FOOD STAINS.

minor Facility Condition

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

CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN THE DISHROOM MUST BE REPLACED.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

HANDSINK ACROSS THE COOK'S LINE IS SLOW-DRAINING, MUST FIX.

2012-01-06 Pass License Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2012-01-03 Fail License-Task Force
CRITICAL 6
critical Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. TWO URINAL IN MAN'S WASHROOM, FIRST FLOOR NOT MAINTAUNED,NOT ABLE TO FLUSH.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. RODE...

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.NEED TO PROVIDE DRAIN LINE FOR THE GUN HOLDER IN ALL THE BARS,AND MUST DRAIN ON FLOOR DRAINS. SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BET...

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. DETAIL CLEAN ICE MACHINE,OBSERVED BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. PROVIDE BASEBAORD WALL IN HALLWAY IN DININD AREA.ALSO REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN DINING AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.PEELING PAINT IN BASEMENT AREA(STORAGE).

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