Chicago Health Dept
1418 W TAYLOR ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2024.
4 inspections on record since 2022 · Last inspected Jan 2024.
Last inspected Jan 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES, AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP, AND - OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
6-501.112 MUST REMOVE DEAD COCKROACHES FROM THE FLOOR INSIDE THE REAR DISH/PREP ROOM AND ON THE SMALL CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT.
2-402.11 OBSERVED TWO FOOD-HANDLING EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD-HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
4-602.13 OBSERVED HEAVY GRIME BUILD UP ON THE SPRAYER ARM IN THE DISH ROOM. MUST DETAIL CLEAN SPRAYER ARM AND MAINTAIN.
6-501.12 OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS AND GREASE BUILD ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE COOK LINE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN THEM.
6-303.11 OBSERVED A BURNED-OUT LIGHT NEAR THE VENTILATION HOOD. MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
OBSERVED NO HAND PAPER TOWELS AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE REAR DISH AND THE FRONT DRINK PREP AREA. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. CORRECTED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE REAR DISH AND THE FRONT DRINK PREP AREA. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH HAND-CLEANING LIQUID AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030-(C). COMBINED WITH THE ABOVE CITATION.
FOUND LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE BROKEN AND UNABLE TO SANITIZE. THE MANAGER STATES KITCHEN CURRENTLY ONLY USES A 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, AND ECOLAB HAS BEEN CONTACTED TO COME TO REMOVE THE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CONTINUE USING THE 3-COMP SINK TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE ALL DISHES, POTS, AND PANS UNTIL THE MACHINE HAS BEEN SERVICED/ REPAIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. THE DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED; INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT CDPH FOR REINSPECTION IF THE MACHINE IS REPAIRED.
MUST REMOVE DEAD COCKROACHES FROM THE FLOOR INSIDE THE REAR DISH/PREP ROOM AND ON THE SMALL CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT.
FOUND AN INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED NO RECENT INSPECTION RECEIPT (AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR PER CODE) ON-SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. THE LAST REPORT, INSIDE LOG BOOK, IS DATED 1/26/22. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE WITH A MINIMUM OF TWO INSPECTION REPORTS PER YEAR AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND BOXES OF UNCOOKED NOODLES STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE WASHROOMS DOORS. MUST ELEVATE OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED TWO FOOD-HANDLING EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD-HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
OBSERVED HEAVY GRIME BUILD UP ON THE SPRAYER ARM IN THE DISH ROOM. MUST DETAIL CLEAN SPRAYER ARM AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WOOD PLANKS AND OTHER WOOD STACKED ALONG THE FENCE IN THE DUMPSTER STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DUMPSTER STORAGE AREA FREE OF ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS AND GREASE BUILD ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE COOK LINE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN THEM.
OBSERVED A BURNED-OUT LIGHT NEAR THE VENTILATION HOOD. MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
OBSERVED A FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED SOAP DISPENSER MOUNTED ON WALL ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE.
OBSERVED ABOUT A 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR ON 1ST FLOOR NEAR BATHROOMS. MUST SEAL GAP WITH A RODENT PROOF STRIP TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS AND YELLOW STAINS INSIDE OF MICROWAVE AT MAIN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT MOP SINK IN BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED BROKEN WALL TILES UNDER COOKING STOVE IN MAIN PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY SEAL TILES.
OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP MAINLY ON LEFT SIDE OF VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CHIPPING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE FOOD STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT CEILING AREA FOR SMOOTH AND EASY CLEANABILITY.
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