Taza Bakery

Chicago Health Dept

3100 W DEVON AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2017.

15 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Aug 2017.

Last inspected Aug 2017. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2017

Inspection history

AUG 3

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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 17

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Pest Activity

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.

DEC 6

2016

PASS · 0 violations

NOV 14

2016

FAIL 2 violations

Serious Other

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)

Minor Sanitation

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.

JUN 23

2016

PASS · 0 violations

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DEC 29

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 10

2015

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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).

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Missing, broken light shields in kitchen prep area, shall be replaced/repaired.

FEB 6

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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).

Minor Sanitation

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 17

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE UPRIGHT FLOOR FANS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED DUST.

Minor Pest Activity

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 27

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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 25

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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)

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 20

2012

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

Remains to be corrected.

JAN 13

2012

FAIL 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

Minor Sanitation

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 4

2011

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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 18

2010

PASS 2 violations

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. OBSERVED HOMEMADE PILLOW SHAPED CLOTH TOOL FOR THE MAKING OF BREAD. PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CLOTH FOR PREPARATION OF BREADS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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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