SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

TIAGO'S CAFE.

EAT. 80/100

4211 W DIVISION ST · HUMBOLDT PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected December 28, 2023 · passed

3 of 4 inspections passed, with 4 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
4
3 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
18
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since May 2022

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 28
2023
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED LIQUOR STORED ON FLOOR IN UTILITY/STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY AND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. OBSERVED UNSEALED WOODEN SHELVES USED FOR STORING LIQUOR IN UTILITY/STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL WOODEN SHELVES FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LOW WATER FLOW AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN WOMEN'S AND MEN'S WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE WATER FLOW AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN WOMEN'S AND MEN'S WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN BAR.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST AND BUILDUP ON CEILING VENT COVER IN MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENT COVER IN MEN'S WASHROOM.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NON OPERATIONAL MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WOMEN'S AND MEN'S WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WOMEN'S AND MEN'S WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 14
2023
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FISH AND CHICKEN BUTTER OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED 2 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

MAY 19
2022
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 6
2022
FAILED
8 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER LICENSE ON SITE FOR MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED.

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EPISODES THAT MAY OCCUR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ON SITE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO MENU ON SITE TO REVIEW. PER OWNER CUSTOMERS WILL BE ABLE TO ORDER LAMB AND OTHER ITEMS TO TEMP LIKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS AND REMINDER FOR MENU INSIDE FACILITY AND ONLINE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR CHECKING TEMPERATURE OF COOKED READY TO EAT FOODS OR OTHER TCS FOODS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK OR PEST CONTROL SERVICE SHEET ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO PROVIDE SERVICE AND LOG BOOK INFORMATION BEFORE RETURN INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS FOR PROPERLY DRAINING AND NON DRAINING OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.

SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO SANITIZING TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR THE TWO THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED.

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