Tjam Kitchen
Troubled record — failed 2 of 5 inspections for other, documentation & training
2019-05-10 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND SUCH ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
2019-05-03 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 8 ▾
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND SUCH ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
LABEL FOOD BOTTLES/CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME, ONCE IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. ALSO LABEL ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP CONTAINER UNCOVERED ON TOP IGLOO CONTAINER IN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SCOOP CONTAINER HOLDER FOR SAID ICE SCOOP.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
HIGH DISH MACHINE EXTERIOR PANELS NOT MAINTAINED:BROKEN HELD WITH YELLOW DUCT TAPES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE AND REMOVE SAID TAPE
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
BURNED LIGHT BULBS IN DISH ROOM/PREP AREA(LOWE LEVEL),INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 10-25-18,REPORT #2232279 #47) 4-101.17 OBSERVED RAW WOOD UNDER MICROWAVE IN COOKING AREA. MUST PAINT OR SEAL RAW WOOD SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED RAW WOOD NEXT TO TOASTERS. MUST SEAL...
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT FROM 10-25-2018,REPORT # 2232279 NOT POSTED VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS.POSTED AND VISIBLE WAS SUMMARY REPORT FROM 10-30-17,REPORT#1955965.NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-010(B)CITATION ISSUED
2018-10-25 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 11 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
3-501.17 (A) OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM IN PLACE. READY TO EAT AND OR TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS PREPARED AND HELD IN A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE A CLEARLY MARKED LABELING SYSTEM IN PLACE TO INDICATE THE DATE O...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RAW WOOD UNDER MICROWAVE IN COOKING AREA. MUST PAINT OR SEAL RAW WOOD SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED RAW WOOD NEXT TO TOASTERS. MUST SEAL OR PAINT AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES UNCLEAN WITH ACCUMUALTION OF DIRT, GREASE AND DEBRIS INCLUDING SIDE RIGHT SIDE OF GRILL/GRIDDLE WINDOW PANE AND FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER DISH MACHINE AROUND FLOOR DRAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD CONTACT SURFACES UNCLEAN INCLUDING INTERIOR OF MICROWAVES, INTERIOR OF REACH IN REFRIGERATORS, SHELVES UNDER GRILL AND COOKING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MOPS NEED TO BE HUNG TO DRY AFTER USE AND STORED IN A CLEAN AND ORGANIZED MANNER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ALOT OF UNESSARY ITEMS AND DISORGANIZATION CREATING CLUTTER. REMOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT FROM BLOCKING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. GO THROUGH ALL POTS PANS AND UTENSILS AND ELIMINATE CLUTTER SO AREAS CAN BE CLEANED AND SANIITZED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HOLES IN WALLS IN DRY STORAGE ROOM NEAR HOT WATER HEATER. CLOSE HOLES AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HOLES IN WALLS NEAR SUMP PUMP. CLOSE HOLES IN WALLS AND RESTORE WALLS TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABL...
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED ALL EMPLOYEES WHO HANDLE FOOD MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS NEED PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
2017-10-30 Pass License Re-Inspection 1 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED CORROSION(RUSTING) ON SHELVING AT THE PREP TABLE AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANGEMENT TO REPLACE SHELVING ALSO EXTERIOR RUST ON THE SIDE OS THE GREASE TRAP.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR
2017-10-17 Fail License CRITICAL 9 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
THIS ESTABLISHMENT HAS NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR AND TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK BY THE NEXT INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NOTED NO CITY OF CHICAGO MANAGER ON SITE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
NOTED NO CHEMICAL TEST KITS ON SITE FOR CHECKING THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER FOR THE SANITZING OF MULTIUSE UTENSILS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET A CHEMICAL TEST KIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES
NOTED NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS IN MENS AND WOMENS RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED CORROSION(RUSTING) ON SHELVING AT THE PREP TABLE AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANGEMENT TO REPLACE SHELVING ALSO EXTERIOR RUST ON THE SIDE OS THE GREASE TRAP.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
NOTED BURNT OUT LIGHTS OVER DISH MACHINE AT REAR AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE LIGHTS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED FAUCET AT EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH RUNNING WATER AT REAR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR EXPOSED HANDSINK.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NOTED NO BI METAL STEM THERMOMETERS ON PREMISIS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET BI-METAL STEM THERMOMETERS.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOODHANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATION.
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