TROPICAL TASTE.
3330 W NORTH AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Failed 2 of 13 inspections. 9 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 82020PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL SUPPLIES LISTED ON THE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP SITTING ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER TO STORE THE ICE SCOOP.
CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA.
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATION.
NOV 122019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKS IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
TCS FOODS (COOKED BEANS, COOKED RICE, ETC) NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED. REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT TCS FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
CUTTING BOARDS AT PREP LINE WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.
LOOSE WALL PANELING NEXT TO PREP COOLER. INSTD TO REPAIR AND HAVE TIGHT FITTING.
EMPLOYEES MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION.
OCT 32018PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
4-101.11(B) OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE DURABLE FOOD STORAGE BAGS.
6-501.11 REPAIR THE LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
PA 100-0367 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
SEP 252018FAILED8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3-101.11 OBSERVED SEVERAL LIVE ANTS CRAWLING IN THE CONTAINER OF SUGAR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE CONTAINER OF SUGAR. PRIORITY 7-40-050(A). CITATION ISSUED.
6-501.111 OBSERVED LIVE ANTS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE ANTS ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA UNDER THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
4-101.11(B) OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE DURABLE FOOD STORAGE BAGS.
4-602.13 DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS.
6-501.11 REPAIR THE LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
PA 100-0367 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
AUG 92017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOTED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE 2-DOOR COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE SERVING FOOD IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
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JAN 122016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NOTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER STORED IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS INSIDE AN APPROVED FOOD GRADE BAGS.
NOTED DIRTY SHELVES WITH FOOD SPILLS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE.
NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES ON CEILING AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY...ALSO NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE.
JAN 62015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN A PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE 2-DOOR FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE A FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD-UP AT THE VENT ABOVE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA IN FRONT OF PREP TABLES. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGE CEILING TILES ABOVE REFRIGERATION UNITS, REAR PREP AREA AND ABOVE REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. MUST REPLACE/MAINTAIN.
EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.
JUL 242014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER TO REMOVE DEBRIS AT THE BOTTOM.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNER IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM.
MUST CLEAN VENT COVER IN THE PREP AREA TO REMOVE DUST.
NOTED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 272013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
TWO KNIVES WERE FOUND STORED IN A DIRTY KNIFE HOLDER WITH UNSANITARY TAPED HANDLES, KNIVES WERE THROUWN IN THE GARBAGE, CLEAN THE KNIFE HOLDER.
THE ICE MACHINE HAS A DIRTY BUILDUP INSIDE; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE ICE MACHINE.
THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE CLOSET IS DIRTY, CLEAN THE FLOORS FROM CORNER TO CORNER.
THE WALLS ARE DIRTY IN THE SEATING AREA AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN THE WALLS FROM TOP TO BOTTOM.
APR 52012PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. ALL SINGLE SERVE TOOTH PICKS MUST BE DISPENSE FROM A DISPENSER OR WRAP
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPAINT RAW WOOD SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE AREA, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE MUST RESTRICT USING PLASTIC FOOD CARRYOUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, MUST USE BAGS MADE FOR FOOD STORAGE
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR SHELVES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS KITCHEN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, BEHIND, AND IN CORNERS OF WALLS OF KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN AND REPAIR WALL BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BY REAR STORAGE AREA
NOV 182011PASSED1 violationDETAILS
VIOLATION STILL PENDING
NOV 22011FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS THROUGH APPROXIMATELY 35 MICE DROPPINGS AT FRONT BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER FLOOR AREA,BENEATH SHELVINGS INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE REAR ROOM ALSO IN CLUTTERED TOOL ROOM.MUST DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS,SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.FOUND THE 3 COMP SINK NOT MAINTAINED THAT IS DRAINING SLOWLY ALLOWING WASTE WATER TO COME BACK INTO OTHER COMPARTMENTS WHEN MIDDLE COMPARTMENT IS DRAINING,ALSO NOTED EVIDENCE OF PLUMBERS PUTTY ON FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT OF SAID 3 COMP SINK.MUST REMOVE PLUMBERS PUTTY,REPAIR SAID SINK USING A LIGHT WELD ON FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT,MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
SPPLASHGUARDS ARE NEEDED AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN KITCHEN AREA,AT MOP SINK AREA NEXT TO MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT STORAGE.
THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS,INTERIORS OF COOLERS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES INCLUDING LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS,COUNTERS ALL ALONG FRONT SERVICE COUNTERS.
FLOORS BEHIND-UNDER-AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS WERE NOTED AROUND PLUMBING/ELECTRICAL FIXTURES.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN HOOD AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT.
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN,ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS,REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
FEB 92010PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST PROVIDE LABEL ON DRY FOOD CONTAINERS.
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST INVERT SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS ON SHELVING UNITS. MOST EMPTY OPEN CAN FOODS INTO PLASTIC,GLASS,OR STAINLESS STEEL CONTAINERS BEFORE STORAGE IN COOLER.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPAIR RUSTED SHELVING UNITS IN WALK-IN FREEZER
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. TOP OF ICE MACHINE WITH STAINS,CUTTING BOARD IN KITCHEN ALSO WITH STAINS,AND COUNTER SHELVES BY ROTISSERIE OVEN WITH DEBRIS NEEDS CLEANING. MUST REFRAIN FROM USING TOP ICE MACHINE AS STORAGE DEVICE.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST SEAL WALLS AT MOP SINK AREA WITH OPENING,CLEAN WALLS UNDER EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK AND BY 3COMP. SINK WITH FOOD SPLASHES. MUST PAINT RAW WOOD DOOR AT CORNER OF EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK.
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