AUG 3
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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TAZA BAKERY.
YOUR CALL. 70/100
3100 W DEVON AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 3, 2017 · passed with conditions
10 of 15 inspections passed, 2 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
15
10 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
37
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Aug 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS TO BE IMPROPER:- ASSORTED PIES(CHICKEN,POTATOES,SPINACH) AT 52.1F, BOTTLED YOGURT 52.8F, YOGURT 53.6F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 45 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $45.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
JAN 172017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 17
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
NOTED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS WITH LIDS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED WATER LEAKING FROM THE CEILING AT THE PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
NOTED CLUTTER AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
NOV 142016FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 14
2016
FAILED
2 violationsDETAILS
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
OBSERVED BACK UP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT IS DRAINED WATER AND FOOD PARTICLES BACK UP INTO MIDDLE AND FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER SHELVES IN SRY STORAGE ROOM NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNCLEAN. PULL OUT SHELVES AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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DEC 292015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 29
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), 2 door cooler fan guards not clean, need detailed cleaning. Non food contact surfaces of mixer not clean, need cleaning.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Damaged wall that had exposed plaster/metal in prep area by mixer, shall be repaired/sealed.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
DUST BUILDUP AROUND THE HOOD VENT AND CEILING TILES ABOVE THE TANDOOR AND ALSO THE CEILING VENT ABOVE THE FOOD LINE IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ABOVE MENTIONED AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 102015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
NOV 10
2015
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Caulk around exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area, in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), 2 door cooler fan guards not clean, need detailed cleaning. Non food contact surfaces of mixer not clean, need cleaning.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors in rear bakery area under mixer/shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage room closet under shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Damaged wall that had exposed plaster/metal in prep area by mixer, shall be repaired/sealed.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Missing, broken light shields in kitchen prep area, shall be replaced/repaired.
FEB 62015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FEB 6
2015
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Found some food items not properly dated in coolers, and in reach in freezer, must properly date food items in coolers, and reach in freezer.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), rear kitchen storage room shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need cleaning(detailed. Floors in storage room under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Walls that had peeling paint, damaged ceiling tile in bathrooms, shall be repaired/sealed.
OCT 172014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 17
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE UPRIGHT FLOOR FANS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED DUST.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR CORNER UNDER THE LARGE OVEN LOCATED NEXT TO THE FRONT WINDOW TO REMOVE DUST AND DEAD INSECTS.
FEB 272014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 27
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REMOVE BUCKLED/PEELING PAINT AT CEILING ABOVE STORAGE RACKS IN THE FLOUR STOCK ROOM.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE A SHATTER PROOF BULB FOR THE 2DR REFRIGERATOR NEXT TO THE 2DR FREEZER.
APR 252013PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 25
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: FOUND STORED ON METAL SHELF IN PREP/SELLING AREA SIX PAN OF VARIOUS COOKED PASTRIES FILLED WITH MIXTURE OF POTATOES(TEMP OF 75.7F), MIXTURE OF SPINACH(TEMP OF 72F), AND MIXTURE OF CHICKEN(71.7F), MANAGER FIRST STATED THAT FOOD PRODUCTS WAS COOKED YESTERDAY AND TRANSFERRED TO COOLER,THAN STATED THREE OF PANS WERE COOKED THIS MORNING, HOWEVER NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDE OF ANY OF FOOD PRODUCTS. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 26 VALUE $ 156.INFORMATION ON TIME AND TEMPERATURE GIVEN. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED TABLE CLOTH INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER,USED AS LINER.LINEN IS DIRTY WITH FOOD STAINS AND FOOD DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED DEBRIS BEHIND THE HOT WATER TANK, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEAL HOLE AROUND PIPE BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
JAN 202012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 20
2012
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Remains to be corrected.
JAN 132012FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 13
2012
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FOUND FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF BOTH DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOORS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS. 7-32-020
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CAULKING AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA WORN OUT. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. MUST PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR THE GARBAGE CONTAINER IN THE PREP AREA.
OCT 42011PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 4
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MEETING PROPER TEMPERATURE ON THE TOP OF THE PREP TABLE. FRESH RAW BEEF AT 46.8F-50.3F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMP OF 40.0F OR LOWER AND MUST BE STORED INSIDE THE COOLER. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $31..23 TOTAL 7 LBS.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL AND DATED ALL FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE REACH IN 2 DOOR COOLERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CAULKING ON ONE OF THE WASHBOWL SINK INSIDE ONE OF THE WASHROOM WORN OUT. MUST RECAULK AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND AND IN BETWEEN THE HUMUS COOLER AND THE YOGURT COOLER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE CEILING VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL EMPLOYEES PREPARING AND HANDLING FOODS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT(HAIRNET OR BASEBALL CAP). (OBSERVED ALL THE MAN PREPARING FOODS ARE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.)
AUG 182010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 18
2010
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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. OBSERVED HOMEMADE PILLOW SHAPED CLOTH TOOL FOR THE MAKING OF BREAD. PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CLOTH FOR PREPARATION OF BREADS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST PROVIDE A 2" AIR GAP BETWEEN DRAIN PIPE FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND FLOOR DRAIN.
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