Tbt Restaurant

Chicago Health Dept

108 E 47TH ST · BRONZEVILLE, CHICAGO

Failed most recent inspection (Mar 2020).

3 inspections on record since 2018 · Last inspected Mar 2020.

Last inspected Mar 2020. Records may not reflect current conditions.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2020

Inspection history

MAR 26

2020

FAIL 18 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

FOUND THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PICS TO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY VIOLATION

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER (CFM) ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CFM ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. 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 POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER(S). MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, A 1/4" GAP NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF FRONT DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

FOUND ONE OF THE FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

FOUND THE WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR THE SANITIZING AGENT USED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP.

Serious Employee Hygiene

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND THE EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF THE HAND WASHING SINK NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE HAND WASHING SINK.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND THE FLOOR IN THE TOILET ROOM EXTREMELY DAMAGED/WARPED. BROKEN/DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE FRONT/REAR FOOD PREPARATION AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE ALL BROKEN/WARPED/DAMAGED FLOORS/FLOOR TILES THROUGH OUT. MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOORS. -WATER STAINED/DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE TOILET ROOM AND FRONT/REAR FOOD PREPARATION AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PROVIDE LIGHTING TO THE FRONT 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLERS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD TO THE LIGHT IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET THE FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF THE REQUIREMENTS WERE MET.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE VIOLATION #60.

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

FOUND VIOLATION #58 WRITTEN ON DECEMBER 27, 2019 NOT CORRECTED AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 NO CITATION ISSUED

SEP 27

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GRILL AND AREA UNDERNEATH GRILL TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK WAS SLOW DRAINING; OWNER CORRECTED ON SITE. THE MOP SINK HAS A CONSTANT TRICKLE OF RUNNING WATER WHEN WATER NOT ON AND RUNNING; REPAIR TRICKLE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND VARIOUS KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE ROOM. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND VARIOUS KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOME CEILING TILES WITH WATER STAINS AND IN POOR REPAIR IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS; REPLACE WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED SOME AREAS OF THE THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

APR 16

2018

PASS 4 violations

Minor Pest Activity

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

Observed gaps between pipes and electrical lines and walls/ceilings near utility sink and in rear by back door. Must fill gaps around pipes and electrical lines to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same. Observed excessive dust build up on right side of ceiling hood interior (over cook line). Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed inadequate lighting over cooking line. Must install proper lighting inside ventilation hood/over cooking line to allow for proper cleaning. Must maintain same.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Must install self closing device for employee restroom door in rear prep area. Must maintain same.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Must install backflow prevention device on utility sink. Must maintain same.

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