TAYLOR FOOD MART.

Chicago Health Dept

1059 W TAYLOR ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Failed most recent inspection (Jun 2019).

6 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Jun 2019.

Last inspected Jun 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
6
VIOLATIONS
46
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JUN 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 25
2019
FAIL 18 violations 6 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NOT MET PRESENCE AND DUTY REQUIREMENTS. INSRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Critical Facility Condition
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. FACILITY NOT OPERATING DURING THIS TIME. VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON WALL FOR PUBLIC VIEW. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR NECCESARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Serious Chemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED TCS FOODS (COOKED RICE, COOKED HAMBURGERS,COOKED CHICKEN CHILLI, ZINGER SUACE, CHOPPPED TOMATOES) IN COOLERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE LABELS (NOT TO EXCEED 7 DAYS) AND MAINTAIN.PRIOIRTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NO COMMON NAME LABELS ON BULK INGREDIENTS IN REAR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 RODENT DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES; ALONG GREEN WALLBASE IN REAR STORAGE & PREP AREA, BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER INSIDE OF BROWN CABINETS, SCATTERED ALONG FLOOR UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVING IN FRONT PREP, BEHIND DEEP FREEZER IN REAR PREP, ON FLOOR SCATTERED ALONG SIDE OF POP DISPENSER STORAGE BOXES...ALSO APPROXIMATELY 22 LIVE HOUSE FLIES ON PREMISES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/STORAGE NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND POP STORAGE, AND 2 LARGE BLACK FLIES IN CUSTOMER RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROFESSIONAL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AVAILABLE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (C). CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION FOR CHECKING SANITIZER SOLUTION CONCENTRATION AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

SEE #60.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HEAVY LEAK ON FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Pest Activity
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP ON GREASE RECEPTACLE OUTSIDE IN REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE EXTERIOR SURFACES TO PROHIBIT PEST ATTRACTION.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN CEILING IN HALLWAY LEADING TO CUSTOMER RESTROOM, AND TWO ALRGE HOLES ABOVE FRYERS AND GRILL IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REAPIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NO LIGHTING IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Minor Sanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2200925 ON AUGUST 14, 2018... THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS... -4.601.11 MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER, STOVE, AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. -4.602.13 DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES. -6.201.11 MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST FROM FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS FROM THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

AUG 27
2018
PASS · 0 violations
AUG 24
2018
FAIL 1 violation
Serious Food Temperature
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

5.104.11(B)OBSERVED WARM WATER AT 3-COMP SINK, WATER TEMPERATURE AT 92F, INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE HOT WATER TO A MINIMUM OF 110F AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 20
2018
FAIL 4 violations
Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4.602.13 DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES. -

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4.601.11 MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER, STOVE, AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6.201.11 MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST FROM FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS FROM THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. -

Minor Sanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6.501.14 MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM KITCHEN HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

AUG 14
2018
FAIL 11 violations 4 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2.102.14(A)(A) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2.501.11 NO CLEAN UP KIT AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE KIT AND PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT INCLUDE DISCHARGE OF VOMITUS OR FECAL MATTER ONTO SURFACES IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6.501.111 OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 RODENT DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES; ALONG WALLBASE IN REAR STORAGE & PREP AREA, BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, AND IN SMALL STORAGE ROOM ADJACENT TO FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. ALSO, APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE HOUSE FLIES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND FLIES. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4.302.14 NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION TO ACCURATELY MEASURE THE CONCENTRATION OS THE SANITIZE=ZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHLORINE OR QUATERNARY TEST KIT AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4.601.11 MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER, STOVE, AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4.602.13 DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES.

Critical Plumbing & Waste
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

5.103.11(B) NO HOT WATER ON PREMISES IN HAND SINKS IN PREP AREA OR TOILET ROOM; OR IN 3-COMP SINK IN PREP AREA. MUST DISCONTINUE PREPARING OR HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PLUMBER TI RESTORE HOT WATER THROUGHOUT PREMISES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6.201.11 MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST FROM FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS FROM THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6.501.14 MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM KITCHEN HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Other
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2.102.13 FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. MUST TRAIN EMPLOYEES AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON-STE.

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SEP 18
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 12 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Food Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 1.5LBS. COLE SLAW 45.0F,5LBS. CHEESE SAUCE 109.4F,1LB.SLICED GYROS 62.6F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW AND HOT FOODS AT 140.0F OR ABOVE.APPX.7.5LBS.$21.87.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

Critical Employee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT REAR PREP AREA HANDSINK LOCATED IN BETWEEN PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA .PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE TOWELS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)

Minor Food Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

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

MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY STORE BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD FOOD SHELVING UNIT,RUSTY LID OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK AND RUSTY LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON OVER HEAD SHELVING UNITS AT HAND SINK AND 3- COMP SINK.

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINETS,POP CADDY,GRILL TABLE.PREP TABLES,REACH IN COOLERS,PREP COOLERS,STOVE,WINDOW SILLS.

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES AND STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS AND WALL LEDGES IN REAR AREA,HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA,HOLES IN LOWER WALL NEAR REAR HAND SINK.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED TOILET TANK LID.

Minor Other
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE PROBE AND REFRIGERATOR THERMOMETER FOR REAR GLASS REACH IN COOLER

Minor Sanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST ELEVATE ,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND ELECTRICAL CLOSET.

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

MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS

Minor Sanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS PROPERLY FROM POP CADDY AND ALONG OUTSIDE OF BUILDING

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