APR 23
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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TAZA CAFE.
YOUR CALL. 60/100
176 N FRANKLIN ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 23, 2018 · passed
4 of 6 inspections passed, 1 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 3 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
6
4 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
26
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Jun 2014
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED PREPACKAGED DESSERTS BAKLAVA AT FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED IN INSTALL PREPER LABELS WITH INGREDIENTS NAME ETC.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NOT CLEANE OF DEBRIS UNDER SHELVING NEAR REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
APR 102018FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 10
2018
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. APPROX 4-LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 47.6F AND 5-LBS OF LENTIL SOUP AT 48.9F. INSTUCTED MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. ALL FOODS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER AT COST APPROX $ 40.00-CDI. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP/ DISH WASING AREA NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED PREMISES FRONT PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT MAINTAINED,IE(DRAIN CLOGGED ),STANDING WATER, PIPE UNDERNEATH WASH BOWL LEAKING RELEASING WATER ON FLOORS FROM CLOGGED WASHBOWL. MUST REPAIR.PREMISES GIVEN 2-DAYS FOR MAKE REPAIR OF HAND SINK FOR ADEQUATE HAND WASHING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED PREPACKAGED DESSERTS BAKLAVA AT FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED IN INSTALL PREPER LABELS WITH INGREDIENTS NAME ETC.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NOT CLEANE OF DEBRIS UNDER SHELVING NEAR REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
JAN 252017PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 25
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
Found exposed hand sink in kitchen not accessible (Found pan and food debris in hand sink basin). Advised exposed hand sink must be accessible at all times. Advised exposed hand sink may only be used for washing hands. Operator removed items and cleaned hand sink during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-030.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
Found the following previous minor violations from report # 1751841, dated 4/12/16 not corrected: #33 OBSERVED INTERIOR UPPER AREAS,AND PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND EXTERIOR DOOR NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN. #35 OBSERVED CEILING VENTILATION VENT IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN. Operator corrected violations during inspection. Operator disposed of ice in ice machine, removed slimy, brown, mold-like substance inside upper interior of ice machine. Operator sanitized machine. Operator removed dust build up inside vent in employee restroom. Serious violation 7-42-090.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Found cardboard used as a matt on floor in kitchen. Found tin foil used as a liner on shelves in kitchen. Must remove these items. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable, and non-porous. Must maintain same.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Found dry storage items (napkins, catering equipment, etc.) stored on shelves in employee restroom. Must remove from restroom and properly store in another area, at least 6 inches from the floor. Must maintain same.
APR 122016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
APR 12
2016
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED PREPACKAGED BAKALVA NOT IN ORIIGINAL CONTAINER AT COUNTER NOT LABELED.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED INTERIOR UPPER AREAS,AND PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND EXTERIOR DOOR NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED CEILING VENTILATION VENT IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED ABOVE FOOD LINE BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FAUCET NECK AT 3-COMP SINK LEAKY.MUST REPAIR.
JAN 52015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JAN 5
2015
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED ON FOOD GRADE BAGS AT ALL TIMES. FOUND BEEF BEING STORED INSIDE WHITE PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS IN A 2DR REFRIGERATOR AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE ALL CARD BOARD BOXES BEING USED AS LINERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND AT THE STAINLESS STEEL PREP TABLE. ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR LID OF THE ICE MACHINE AS WELL AS THE EDGES AROUND THE LID TO REMOVE SLIGHT GRIME BUILD-UP. ALSO MUST REPAINT RUSTY BOTTOM SHELF AT PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM THE 3-COMP SINK.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD-UP AT CEILING FANS IN THE DINING ROOM AREA. MUST CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS AT CEILING AT THE EXHAUST HOOD TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE COOKS WITH LONG STEM THERMOMETERS AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
MUST PROVIDE ALL FOOD HANDLER'S ON STAFF WITH THE ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.
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JUN 262014PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
JUN 26
2014
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
SEAL SMALL OPENING ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. DISCARD WORN CUTTING BOARDS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST ALSO CLEAN PREP TABLES,CUTTING BOARDS AND SINKS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT SUCH AS THE ICE MACHINE,COOKING EQUIPMENT,SINKS AND SHELVES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST REMOVE SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT THE ICE MACHINE AND ANY EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY CONNECTED TO THE CITY WATER SUPPLY.
ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA
OBSERVED CUSTOMER GO INTO PREP AREA TO USE THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ONLY ALLOW AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN A FOOD PREP AREA.
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