Host International B05 — La Tapenade (T1-B5)
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026
95
Score
The health department has logged 34 inspections at Host International B05 — La Tapenade (T1-B5), the earliest from 2010. Host International B05 — La Tapenade (T1-B5) was last inspected on Feb 20, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Proper cooling methods used” comes up most often, recorded 14 times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Host International B05 — La Tapenade (T1-B5) is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 20, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK FROM BASE OF FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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95
Oct 9, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOAP DISPENSER AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR IS HARD TO PUMP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Apr 7, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE REAR DRY/FOOD PREP AREA BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
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90
Nov 25, 2024
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES AT THE PREP AREA PREPARING FOOD WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS OR PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS OR PROTECTION AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE REAR BAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BASE OF THE WATER FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 22, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-CHEESE 50F, PASTA 51F, SHREDDED LETTUCE 48.1F, PERTUDA 46.1F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 4 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $16.00.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF THE SERVICE PREP COOLER BY THE FRONT GRILL TO BE IMPROPER AT 48F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING THE PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES AT THE PREP AREA PREPARING FOOD WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS OR PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS OR PROTECTION AT ALL TIMES
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE REAR BAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BASE OF THE WATER FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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64
Apr 22, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
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Jul 28, 2023
Suspected Food Poisoning
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF THE FRONT PIZZA PREP LINE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON INTERIOR SHELF AT THE REAR PREP 2 DOOR COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUSTS AND SEAL USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB AT EXHAUST HOOD IN THE FRONT PIZZA PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 13, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 9, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED (TCS FOODS) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE PREP LINE COOLER AT REAR PIZZA PREP AREA.OBSERVED MOZZARELLA CHEESES AT 55.0 F,COOKED SAUSAGES AT 54.7 F,CHICKEN AT 51.8 F,PEPPERONI SLICES AT 56.3 F,COOKED SPINACH AT 57.8 F,COOKED PORTABELLO MUSHROOMS AT 54.7 F,SLICED TOMATOES AT 52.7 F,COOKED ARTICHOKES AT 55.1 ETC.ALL (TCS FOODS) MUST BE HELD AT PROPER HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0 F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 20#'S OF FOOD WORTH $600.00.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PREP LINE COOLER AT REAR PIZZA PREP AREA WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 60.2 F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE (TCS FOODS) SUCH AS MOZZARELLA CHEESE AND CHICKEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGER COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR COLDER.THE PIZZA PREP LINE COOLER IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED. SEE COMMENTS BELOW.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Apr 20, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
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Sep 15, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRAIN BOARD WITH SYRUP ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH REGISTER BEHIND FRONT BAR.
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95
Mar 2, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN BETWEEN REACH-IN COOLERS IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHTBULB INSIDE ONE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER (BY THE OVEN) IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Sep 13, 2019
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF DISPLAY COOLER WITH DUST DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.
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95
Mar 25, 2019
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING COVER/LID FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BAR.
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95
Sep 18, 2018
Reinspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-201.11 OBSERVED TORN GASKET AT 1 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER NEXT TO STOVE.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 14, 2018
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16 (A)(2) FOUND TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS FOODS) STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING STORAGE INSIDE THE 2 DOOR STAND-UP KITCHEN COOLER(AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 57.7F).FOUND INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING FOOD PRODUCTS:ASSORTED CHICKEN MOZZARELLA SANDWICHES 53.0F,AVOCADO TURKEY WRAP SANDWICHES 52.0F,CHICKEN BALSAMIC SANDWICHES 51.0,TURKEY BERRY SANDWICHES 51.6F,EGG BACON AND CHEESES FOCCACIA 52.0F ETC.INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL (TCS FOODS) MUST BE HELD COLD AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED/DENATURED 50#'S OF (TCS FOODS) WORTH APPROX. $200.00 AS STATED BY MANAGEMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED-COS.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 4-301.11 FOUND 2 DOOR STAND-UP KITCHEN COOLER WITH TCS (TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS) NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE (WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 57.7F). INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, COOLERS WITH TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW.THE SAID COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE COLD HOLDING UNIT UNTIL IT IS REPAIRED,COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE MUST BE 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.PLEASE NOTE:SEE BELOW COMMENTS.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED - COS.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A).
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-201.11 OBSERVED TORN GASKET AT 1 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER NEXT TO STOVE.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
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May 17, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED AND MAINTAINED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING:INTERIOR FAN COVER OF COOLER#8 WITH DUST/GREASE BUILD-UP,EXTERIOR TOP OF OVEN NEXT TO STOVE,INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS AND BAR GUNS AT BAR AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON WALLS ABOVE THE FRONT PREP LINE COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN COOLER#5,#6 AND AT CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NEAR THE BAR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Sep 26, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed a torn gasket on refrigerator 3. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the bar three compartment sink to be slow draining. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Observed food handlers working without hair restraints. Instructed facility that all foodhandlers must maintain hair restraints.
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May 4, 2017
Suspected Food Poisoning
No violations found.
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Apr 27, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the bar exposed handsink to be slow draining. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
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Dec 15, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REORGANIZE BAR AREA. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Sep 13, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COUNTER TOP UNDER COFFEE MACHINE BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
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Nov 16, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ICE BINS IN BAR NOT PROPERLY COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERS FOR ICE BINS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GASKET ON COOLER DOORS, STORAGE SHELVES UNDER PREP COUNTER, AND INTERIOR OF COOLERS NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, IN CORNERS IN REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS DAILY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL IN PREP AREA AROUND STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND DETAIL CLEAN DAILY. CORNER WALL PANEL NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AND SEAL GAP.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA NOT SHIELDED. INSTRUCTED TO SHEIDL BULBS OR INSTALL SHATTER-PROOF BULBS.
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Jun 3, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: SINGLE USE ARTICLES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: STORAGE SHLEVES UNDER PREP COUNTER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN CORNERS AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LIGHT COVER IN REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN,
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Nov 14, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: LOWER LEVEL WALK IN COOLER DOOR DAMAGED/LOOSE AT LOWER SIDE OF DOOR/ALSO DAMAGED DOOR GASKET AT SAME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN GREASE TRAP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL ABOVE PREP PRODUCE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY ALSO BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMTER INSIDE REACH IN COOLER #2. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THEROMETER INSIDE COOLER.
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Jun 12, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REAR PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL LOOSE FROM WALL ALSO OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON WALL BEHIND PREP TABLE (PREP HALLWAY BEHIND BAR). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REATTACH SINK TO WALL AND CLEAN SAID WALL.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THEMOMETER INSIDE LOWER LEVEL STORAGE ROOM COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE THEROMETER IN COOLER.
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90
Oct 29, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 22, 2013
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 4 LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING BEHIND FRONT SERVICE BAR COUNTER AND 4 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS (FRONT DISPLAY AREA). RECOMMEND TO CALL LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT STORAGE RACKS WITH RUST INSIDE PREP COOLER (ACROSS 6 BURNER STOVE) IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF PIZZA OVEN AND PANINI MACHINE WITH GREASE AND AROUND PIPES, SNEEZE GUARD WITH DUST BUILD-UP IN FRONT SERVICE AREA, AND INTERIOR SURFACE OF PREP COOLER WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP BEHIND FRONT SERVICE LINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH COOLING EQUIPMENT AT FRONT AND IN REAR PREP AREA.-------NOTED WATER POOLING UNDER ICE BIN BEHIND BAR. MUST REPAIR AND KEEP FLOORS DRY TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX FAUCET NECK (WRAPPED AROUND WITH TOWEL) WITH LEAK AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA (BEHIND BAR AREA).
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May 23, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PINK/WHITE BUILD UP INSIDE BAR GUN HOLDER AND BAR GUN HOLDER PLASTIC TUBE. MUST CLEAN/REPLACE UNCLEAN TUBE AND BAR GUN HOLDER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON WALL AT REAR SALAD PREP STATION. MUST CLEAN WALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 7, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BAR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR KITCHEN AND INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN LOWER LEVEL STORAGE ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED FLOOR DRAIN IN BAR AREA (ICE BIN AND BEVERAGE DISPENSER DRAINAGE) CLOGGED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.---------MUST FIX (HOT) WATER CONTINUOUSLY RUNNING AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA.
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May 2, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING PIPE UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA MUST BE REPAIRED
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CABINET UNDER HAND SINK AT THE REAR AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; EXTERIOR 2 DOOR COOLER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ON TOP AREA MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER ICE BIN IN BAR AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WINDOW SILLS AT THE REAR AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Dec 2, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INTERIOR BOTTOM OF COOLER AND FREEZER UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; MUST PROVIDE LID FOR ICE BIN IN THE BAR AREA
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CEILING LEADING TO THE REAR AREA WITH DUST ACCUMULATION MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN 2 PREP COOLERS; INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALIBRATE THERMOMETER
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86
Aug 30, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. WORN OUT RUBBER GASKETS FOR 2 DOOR COOLER IN BAR AREA AND 2 DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN AREA MUST BE REPLACED; INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR FREEZER UNCLEAN AND ICE BUILT UP MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CABINETS FOR CHEMICAL UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; COUNTER TOP FOR ESPRESSO MACHINE NOT CLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CURTAIN BY THE REAR GLASS WINDOWS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,ADVICED TO COORDINATE WITH AIRPORT MANAGEMENT FOR CLEANING; 2 INCH CEILING TILE HOLE AT THE STORAGE BASEMENT MUST BE SEALED
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST SHOW PROOF THAT LIGHTS AT THE BIG DISPLAY COOLER FOR SANDWICHES ARE SHATTER RESISTANT
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. THERMOMETER MUST BE PROVIDED IN 3 DOOR COOLER AT THE STORAGE AREA BASEMENT
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Oct 13, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CHOPPING BOARD UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; MUST PROVIDE LID ON ICE BIN IN BAR ;2 COOLERS WITH DAMAGED HANDLE MUST BE REPLACED
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CABINET FOR DISPOSABLE CUPS UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;AIR VENT COVERS IN 3 PREP COOLERS AND 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;EXTERIOR SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLER WITH ACCUMULATED DUST ,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.; FLOOR IN STORAGE LOWER LEVEL UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ; FLOOR DRAIN FOR COFFEE UNCLEAN,MUST FLUSH REGULARLY
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD WIRE IN STORAGE AREA LOWER LEVEL MUST BE FIXED
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Host International B05 — La Tapenade (T1-B5) last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Host International B05 — La Tapenade (T1-B5) on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains 34 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Host International B05 — La Tapenade (T1-B5)?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited 14 times, more than any other issue at Host International B05 — La Tapenade (T1-B5).
Has Host International B05 — La Tapenade (T1-B5)'s inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Host International B05 — La Tapenade (T1-B5) have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Host International B05 — La Tapenade (T1-B5) means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Host International B05 — La Tapenade (T1-B5) inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Host International B05 — La Tapenade (T1-B5) is inspected around two times per year on average.
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