J Tamalito
Last inspected: Aug 26, 2022
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Score
The inspection history at J Tamalito is still short, with only one visit logged. On Aug 26, 2022, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. The most recent inspection at J Tamalito is from Aug 26, 2022, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap.
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Inspection History
Aug 26, 2022
License
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. THE EMPLOYEE DICED TOMATOES WITH THEIR BARE HANDS. THE TOMATOES ARE USED FOR TOPPINGS FOR READY-TO-EAT FOODS SUCH AS TACOS. INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER THAT EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR GLOVES, SO THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. THE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 1LBS $0.80/LB OF TOMATOES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP A POLICY INFORMING ON SITE OF THEIR EMPLOYEE'S RESPONSIBILITY BY THE LAW, TO INFORM THE PERSON IN CHARGE ABOUT THEIR HEALTH AND ACTIVITIES AS THEY RELATE TO DISEASES THAT ARE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A CART WITH DIRTY DISHES AND CLEAN DISHES IN THE SAME CART. INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE CLEAN AND DIRTY DISHES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF THE ESTABLISHMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NEAR THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AT ALL TIMES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS TAKE THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING COURSE AND PROVIDE RECORDS ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was J Tamalito last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at J Tamalito on file is from Aug 26, 2022. The public record contains one inspection in total.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at J Tamalito means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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