Ta' Golazo
Last inspected: Jun 28, 2022
74
Score
Ta' Golazo appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2018. The most recent report on file is from Jun 28, 2022. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. Public records show no inspections at Ta' Golazo since Jun 28, 2022, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited seven times.
Ta' Golazo's latest score of 74 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspection History
Jun 28, 2022
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND/OR DEFROST THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND THE 2 DEEP FREEZERS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMP SINK WITH MULTIPLE LEAKS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE WALK IN COOLERS AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CEILING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA IN POOR REPAIR(WATER DAMAGE). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 13, 2021
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON REAR HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYER CABINETS, UNUSED COOLERS, SLICERS, PREP TABLES, ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND UTILITY ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FILTER MISSING IN VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.
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Mar 13, 2020
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OLD FOOD DEBRIS ON SLICER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING NEAR FURNACE ROOM IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 2, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B:4) OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2213534 DATED 8/27/18; 58 NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFCATE ON PREMISES; INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. - INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOOD (BEANS, RICE). INSTRUCTED TO LABEL THE DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS A SHELF LINER. INSTRUCTED ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLE IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 6-501.19 OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR THAT LEADS INTO THE FOOD PREP AREA IS NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TOILET ROOM DOOR SELF CLOSING.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE MALE AND TWO FEMALE FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Aug 27, 2018
Complaint
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11(B) OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKETS TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR FROM UNIT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-502.12 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR INSIDE OF THE FURNACE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES OBSERVED INSIDE OF THE FURNACE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST FROM VENTILATION FAN AND CEILING VENT ON THE WASHROOM CEILING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFCATE ON PREMISES; INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Jul 25, 2018
License
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A); NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005; NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR INSIDE OF THE FURNACE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES OBSERVED INSIDE OF THE FURNACE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST FROM VENTILATION FAN AND CEILING VENT ON THE WASHROOM CEILING.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES (NON MANAGERS) MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFCATE ON PREMISES; INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ta' Golazo last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ta' Golazo on file is from Jun 28, 2022. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ta' Golazo?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Ta' Golazo.
Has Ta' Golazo's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ta' Golazo have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Ta' Golazo 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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