T&T's Red Hots

4001 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60624
American
Last inspected: Sep 16, 2019
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Score
Low Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for T&T's Red Hots. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 16, 2019. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The file hasn't been updated since Sep 16, 2019, so take the current picture with that in mind.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around zero violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.

Looking across the full record, “warewashing facilities” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so T&T's Red Hots is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 16, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 2, 2018
License
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 83.5F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030C.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO PROBE THERMOMETER ON PREMISES FOR TAKING HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT PROVIDED TO MEASURE THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM A LICENSE PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020C.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE PROVIDED FOR THE CLEAN-UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE WITH SUPPLIES AVAILABLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A DRAINBOARD FOR UTENSILS TO AIR DRY AFTER SANITIZING.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was T&T's Red Hots last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at T&T's Red Hots on file is from Sep 16, 2019. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at T&T's Red Hots?

Across the inspection record, “warewashing facilities” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at T&T's Red Hots.

Has T&T's Red Hots' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at T&T's Red Hots have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at T&T's Red Hots means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.