SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

TAVERNITA.

EAT. 99/100

151 W ERIE ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO

Last inspected November 21, 2013 · passed

5 of 6 inspections passed, with 2 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
6
5 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
15
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since Jan 2012

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 21
2013
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 30
2013
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 29
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical 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.

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

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

MINOREmployee 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.

AUG 16
2012
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

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

CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN THE DISHROOM MUST BE REPLACED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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

JAN 6
2012
PASSED
0 violations
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JAN 3
2012
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPlumbing & 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.

CRITICALPest 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. RODENT PROOF ALL DOORS, INCLUDING BASEMENT AREA.SERIOUS VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED.NOT OPERATING.

MINORSanitation
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 BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINKS AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN RAW FISH AREA,AND BETWEEN THE ICE DISPENSER BEHIND THE BAR AREA.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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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