Tabaq Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2025
78
Score
Tabaq Restaurant has been inspected 24 times since 2010. Tabaq Restaurant was last inspected on Mar 27, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been the most frequent reason, cited 14 times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
24
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 27, 2025
License
5 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: STRIP ON FRONT ENTRY DOOR COMING LOOSE AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE STRIP AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECTS FROM ENTERING AND HARBORING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE METAL SHELVING IN THE REAR RIGHT SIDE FROM WHERE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF CLEAN DISHES BEING STORED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD AND FOIL LINING THE LOWER SHELVING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND THE METAL SHELVING ON THE SAME SIDE AS THE HOTLINE WHERE THE SEASONINGS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FOIL AND CARDBOARD, KEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLING UNIT ACROSS FROM THE UTILITY SINK WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD PLATTER ON BASE FLOOR OF THE UNIT.. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT FOOD SERVICE AREA AND REAR PREP WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 24, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: STRIP ON FRONT ENTRY DOOR COMING LOOSE AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE STRIP AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECTS FROM ENTERING AND HARBORING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE METAL SHELVING IN THE REAR RIGHT SIDE FROM WHERE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF CLEAN DISHES BEING STORED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD AND FOIL LINING THE LOWER SHELVING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND THE METAL SHELVING ON THE SAME SIDE AS THE HOTLINE WHERE THE SEASONINGS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FOIL AND CARDBOARD, KEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLING UNIT ACROSS FROM THE UTILITY SINK WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD PLATTER ON BASE FLOOR OF THE UNIT.. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT FOOD SERVICE AREA AND REAR PREP WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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78
Jul 18, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND COOKED FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR. TEN POUNDS OF COOKED BEEF AT 60.8F (VALUED AT $130.00) AND FIFTEEN POUNDS OF COOKED GOAT MEAT AT 58F (VALUED AT $250.00) WAS DISCARDED AS INSTRUCTED. FOOD WAS IMPROPERLY COOLED AND WAS COOKED YESTERDAY. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER COOLING. TOTAL POUNDS DISCARDED 25 AND TOTAL VALUE $380.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER UNDER THE PREP TABLE NOT LABELED WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED IN THE CENTER AREA AND BOTTOM AREA; INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF DOORS BY SEALING OPENINGS FOUND.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING AND PREPARING FOODS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKETS OF THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT ACROSS FROM THE UTILITY SINK IN POOR REPAIR AND MISSING; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS TO AVOID AIR ESCAPING FROM UNIT RESULTING IN AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF THE UNIT. UNIT CURRENTLY HOLDING AT 42F.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NEEDS TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED: BOTTOM OF THE PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINER AT PREP TABLE, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND AREA UNDERNEATH THE STEAMTABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND OTHER AREAS (WASHROOMS AND STORAGE).
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: THE TWO FOOD HANDLERS ON PREMISES HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE HAS AN EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A VALID CERTIFICATE.
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Dec 27, 2023
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN TILES NEAR THE MOP SINK ON WALLS/FLOORS. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. FACILITY MUST ENSURE ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES OBTAIN A VALID FOOS HANDLER CERTIFICATION AND PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: PREPACKAGED FOODS IN THE 2 DOOR STAND UP COOLER IS NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH ADDRESS. ALL PREPACKAGED FOOD MUST BE LABELED WITH: 1) COMMON NAME OF FOOD, 2) INGREDIENTS, 3) NET QUANTITIES, 4) NAME AND ADDRESS OF PACKAGER, 5) FOOD ALLERGENS (IF APPLIED TO FOODS).
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON GLUE BOARD BEHIND 2 DOOR STAND UP COOLER AND GASKETS OF CHEST FREEZER LOCATED AT NORTH END OF WALL. FACILITY MUST REMOVE AND ELIMINATE DEAD ROACHES FROM FACILITY AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: CONTAINER OF FROZEN MEAT STORED IN MOP SINK. FOOD EMPLOYEE RELOCATED CONTAINER OF MEAT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOIL AND CARDBOARD USED AS LINING FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREA. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: EQUIPMENT (LARGE POTS) USED IN THE FACILITY IS TOO LARGE TO FIT AND FULLY IMMERSE WITHIN THE COMPARTMENTS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. FACILITY MUST INSTALL A LARGER 3COMPARTMENT SINKTHAT WILL ALLOW ALL EQUIPMENT TO BE IMMERSED, USE SMALLER EQUIPMENT THAT CAN FIT IN THE EXISTING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR USE AN ALTERNATIVE METHOD OF MANUAL WAREWASHING APPROVED BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY GASKETS ON ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS IN THE FACILITY AND AN ACCUMILATION OF FOOD DEBRIS STUCK INSIDE ALL THE CHEST FREEZERS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVILY SOILED SHELVING AND FAN GUARDS INSIDE THE 2DOOR STAND UP COOLER ACROSS THE MOP SINK. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE 1ST FLOOR MOP SINK. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKLINE EQUIPMENT SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS/GREASE. FACILITY MUST DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 16, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHINIG SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHINIG SINK LOCATED AT EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Nov 9, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FIVE LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE NORTH WALL IN THE REAR PREP AREA BEHIND THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHINIG SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHINIG SINK LOCATED AT EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
10
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE REAR KITCHEN AREA TO REMOVE FOOD AND SPLASHED DEBRIS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ACCUMULATION OF DUST BUILDUP IN VENTILATION SYSTEM IN FRONT PREP AREA ON NORTH WALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 14, 2021
Reinspection
4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DID NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE, WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: : OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010.NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY'S PLUMBING CODE. ALSO PROVIDE SOAP AND SINGLE USE PAPER TOWELS, AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DESSERTS MADE AND PACKAGED ON SITE WITH NO FOOD LABEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD, A LIST OF INGREDIENTS; THE NAME AND PLACE OF BUSINESS OF THE MANUFACTURER, PACKER, OR DISTRIBUTOR; AND THE NAME OF THE FOOD SOURCE FOR EACH MAJOR FOOD ALLERGEN CONTAINED IN THE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTATOES ONION AND CAN FOOD STORED IN GARAGE . OBSERVED CAR IN SAID GARAGE . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SEPARATE AREA FOR FOOD ON NO LONGER STORE CAR IN GARAGE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN STAINED AND WITH DEEP BLACK GROOVES. MUST REPLACE OR RESURFACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN STORED IN GROCERY STORE THANK YOU BAGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ONLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STOVE, FRYER, GRILL AND PIPE CONNECTIONS TO ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON ALL. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STOVE, FRYER, GRILL AND PIPE CONNECTIONS TO ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON ALL. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE ON 3-COMP SINK IN REAR, AND MISSING BACKFLOW CAP ON MOP SINK IN SAID AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH CAN IN BASEMENT UNISEX TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS AND DIRT ON FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FRONT & REAR PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOR EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD, AND KEEP ONSITE.
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Jul 7, 2021
Routine
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 12 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 15 LBS OF RAW LAMB STORED IN THE MOP SINK AT 65F, IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MANAGER VOLUTARILLY DISCARDED AND DENATURED LAMB. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. $200 (COMBINED WITH VIOLATION 3-501.16 (A:1)
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 10 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN ON THE HOT FOOD LINE AT IMPROPER HOT TEMPERATURES. TEMPERATURES RANGED FROM 82F- 90F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD HOT FOOD AT 134F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 COTATION ISSUED. $80
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTS TO BIG TO BE SUBMERGED IN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK THAT IS LARGE ENOUGH TO ACCOMMODATE POTS. (SPRAYER ATTACHED TO SINK IS NOT WORKING). INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SINK TO ACCOMMODATE LARGE POTS, OR REPLACE SPRAYER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DID NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE, WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010.NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY'S PLUMBING CODE. ALSO PROVIDE SOAP AND SINGLE USE PAPER TOWELS, AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN, BEEF & RICE) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DESSERTS MADE AND PACKAGED ON SITE WITH NO FOOD LABEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD, A LIST OF INGREDIENTS; THE NAME AND PLACE OF BUSINESS OF THE MANUFACTURER, PACKER, OR DISTRIBUTOR; AND THE NAME OF THE FOOD SOURCE FOR EACH MAJOR FOOD ALLERGEN CONTAINED IN THE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTATOES ONION AND CAN FOOD STORED IN GARAGE . OBSERVED CAR IN SAID GARAGE . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SEPARATE AREA FOR FOOD ON NO LONGER STORE CAR IN GARAGE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED IMPROPERLY THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN STAINED AND WITH DEEP BLACK GROOVES. MUST REPLACE OR RESURFACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN STORED IN GROCERY STORE THANK YOU BAGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ONLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOWER SHEVLES ON PREP TABLES NOT CLEAN, AND RUST DIRT ON STORAGE RACKKS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STOVE, FRYER, GRILL AND PIPE CONNECTIONS TO ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON ALL. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE ON 3-COMP SINK IN REAR, AND MISSING BACKFLOW CAP ON MOP SINK IN SAID AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH CAN IN BASEMENT UNISEX TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS AND DIRT ON FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FRONT & REAR PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOR EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD, AND KEEP ONSITE.
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May 15, 2019
License
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHICKEN CURRY AT 51 F STORED IN REACH IN REFRIGERATOR IN BACK PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL SAID TCS FOODS, COST OF ALL FOODS $30 AT 3 LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010.NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (CHICKEN RICE CURRY) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD PREPACKAGED WITH NO LABEL, PREPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS ARE MADE ON SITE AND CONTAINS MILK. INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER TO PROVIDE THE NAME OF THE FOOD SOURCE FOR EACH MAJOR FOOD ALLERGEN CONTAINED IN THE FOOD UNLESS THE FOOD SOURCE IS ALREADY PART OF THE COMMON OR USUAL NAME OF THE RESPECTIVE INGREDIENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPICES STORED IN BULK CONTAINER WITH NO COMMON NAME LABEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DESSERTS MADE AND PACKAGED ON SITE WITH NO FOOD LABEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD, A LIST OF INGREDIENTS; THE NAME AND PLACE OF BUSINESS OF THE MANUFACTURER, PACKER, OR DISTRIBUTOR; AND THE NAME OF THE FOOD SOURCE FOR EACH MAJOR FOOD ALLERGEN CONTAINED IN THE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTATOES ONION AND CAN FOOD STORED IN GARAGE . OBSERVED CAR IN SAID GARAGE . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SEPARATE AREA FOR FOOD ON NO LONGER STORE CAR IN GARAGE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN STAINED AND WITH DEEP BLACK GROOVES. MUST REPLACE OR RESURFACE.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN STORED IN GROCERY STORE THANK YOU BAGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ONLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTS TO BIG TO BE SUBMERGED IN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK THAT IS LARGE ENOUGH TO ACCOMMODATE IMMERSION OF THE LARGEST POT OR CREATE A CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR ANY POTS THAT CAN NOT BE SUBMERGED IN SINK.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN RAW CHICKEN QUARTERS AND BLOOD STUCK TO THE BOTTOM AND SIDE OF DEEP FREEZER, CHICKEN IS NOT STORED IN ANY BAG. ITS FROZEN DIRECTLY IN FREEZER WITH ICE CRYSTALS SURROUNDING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 FOOT WHOLE IN WALL IN 1ST FLOOR RESTROOM BEHIND TOILET. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO PROVIDE.
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May 7, 2019
Complaint
7 major violations. 10 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD (CHICKEN) IS BEING PREPARED FOR THE PUBLIC BETWEEN 1:25 P.M. AND 1:50 P.M.CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVES AT 1:50 P.M. . CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED .
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010.NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (CHICKEN RICE CURRY) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED YOGURT MADE ON SITE AND STORED IN 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. MANAGER DOES NOT PROVIDE A HAACP OR VARIANCE FOR YOGURT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD YOGURT AND PRODUCTS MADE WITH YOGURT (DRINK:MANGO, YOGURT, SUGAR & YOGURT SUGAR) . THE CITY OF CHICAGO REQUIRES FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS TO OBTAIN A VARIANCE AND HAACP WHEN PREPARING YOGURT ON SITE. MANAGER DISCARDED YOGURT AND PRODUCTS MADE WITH YOGURT AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAACP AND VARIANCE FOR YOGURT MADE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION . 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. .
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD PREPACKAGED WITH NO LABEL, PREPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS ARE MADE ON SITE AND CONTAINS MILK. INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER TO PROVIDE THE NAME OF THE FOOD SOURCE FOR EACH MAJOR FOOD ALLERGEN CONTAINED IN THE FOOD UNLESS THE FOOD SOURCE IS ALREADY PART OF THE COMMON OR USUAL NAME OF THE RESPECTIVE INGREDIENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS TO TEST THE SANITIZING AGENT FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SUGAR STORED IN BULK CONTAINER WITH NO COMMON NAME LABEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DESSERTS MADE AND PACKAGED ON SITE WITH NO FOOD LABEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD, A LIST OF INGREDIENTS; THE NAME AND PLACE OF BUSINESS OF THE MANUFACTURER, PACKER, OR DISTRIBUTOR; AND THE NAME OF THE FOOD SOURCE FOR EACH MAJOR FOOD ALLERGEN CONTAINED IN THE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN STAINED AND WITH DEEP BLACK GROOVES. MUST REPLACE OR RESURFACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN STORED IN GROCERY STORE THANK YOU BAGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ONLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTS TO BIG TO BE SUBMERGED IN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK THAT IS LARGE ENOUGH TO ACCOMMODATE IMMERSION OF THE LARGEST POT OR CREATE A CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR ANY POTS THAT CAN NOT BE SUBMERGED IN SINK.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN RAW CHICKEN QUARTERS AND BLOOD STUCK TO THE BOTTOM AND SIDE OF DEEP FREEZER, CHICKEN IS NOT STORED IN ANY BAG. ITS FROZEN DIRECTLY IN FREEZER WITH ICE CRYSTALS SURROUNDING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKAGE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE CONNECTED TO GREASE TRAP IS LEAKING FACILITY HAS TUB UNDERNEATH CATCHING WATER, FROM THE TOP OF TOILET LIGHT LEAKAGE AND FROM THE FAUCET NECK OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OBSERVED BAGS TIED AROUND FAUCET TO STOP LEAKAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 FOOT WHOLE IN WALL IN MAIN FLOOR RESTROOM BEHIND TOILET. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO PROVIDE.
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Apr 23, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Observed potentially hazardous food stored at improper temperature, at top loading hot holding station: 81.7f, 3lbs of fried tilapia, at a value of $45.00 82.1f, 5lbs of chicken tika, at a value of $40.00 98.4f, 5lbs of chicken kabobs, at a value of $70.00 85.5f, 6lbs of frontier chicken, at value of $60.00 Manager voluntarily discarded and denatured a total weight of 19lbs at a value of $215.00 Informed manager that potentially hazardous must be at 40f or lower for cold foods and 140f or more for hot foods at all times. Critical violation #7-38-005 (A)
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: Rear exposed hand sink not maintained. Observed rear exposed hand sink turned off due to clogged floor drain. Said exposed hand sink did have hot and cold running water, at time of inspection. Instructed site to use front exposed hand sink and have rear exposed hand sink repaired before re inspection date. REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK WAS REPAIRED BY THE END OF INSPECTION, 3:50PM. Critical Violation #7-38-030
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: Observed no chemical test kit on site during inspection. Instructed manager to provide chemical test kit to determine proper concentration of sanitizing solution. Manager corrected violation during inspection Serious violation 7-38-030
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Observed potentially hazardous food stored in 2-door refrigerator with no labels or dates. Informed manager that all potentially hazardous foods stored for more than 24 hours must have proper labels and dates. Instructed manager to provide labels and dates. Maintain all times. Observed bulk containers in cook line area with no labels. Informed manager to provide proper labels. Must maintain at all times.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed rusty shelving unit in rear prep area next to 3 compartment sinks. Informed the manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to resurface and or replace and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable. Observed aluminum foil used as liner on 2 unit wooden shelving unit in cook line area. Inform manager that all services must be smooth and easily cleanable. Observed bulk containers in cook line area with no lids. Informed manager to provide lids to prevent contamination. Must maintain at all times.
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78
Jul 26, 2016
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 60.0F.MUST EMPTY THE UNIT AND HAVE IT REPAIRED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS AN AIR TEMPERATURE BELOW 40F AT ALL TIMES.THE SAID COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR COOLER--CHICKEN AT 55.7F,YOGURT 54.2F,MILK AT 46.4F.INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PREPACKAGED FOODS AT FRONT DISPLAY COOLER OFFERED FOR SALE MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL/DATE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF THE PREP COOLERS, GRILL, STOVE, AND FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN,INTERIOR OF CABINETS NEAR THE STEAMTABLE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS AT REAR STORAGE AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STORED ARTICLES 6" INCHES OF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS AND NO BEARD NETS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS/BEARD NETS FOR FOOD HANDLERS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD HANDLERS AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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Feb 23, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USE BY DATE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD ITEMS (BEEF,LAMB,CHICKEN ETC) INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS STORED IN PLASTIC WRAPS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS IN A FOOD GRADE CONTAINER
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90
Feb 19, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS AT THE HOT HOLD UNIT NOT MAINTAINED:EGGS 61.3F,CHICKEN 59.9F,FISH 78.2F, KABOB 74.9F,CHICKEN 107.4F/89.8F (ASSORTED CHICKEN). MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 118 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $490.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT REAR HAND WASH SINK AT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE HAND WASH SINK AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: NOTED MELTING ICE WATER DRIPPING FROM THE EXHAUST HOOD TO THE CUTTING BOARD USED FOR CUTTING FOOD ITEMS FOR GRILLING AT THE GRILL HOT LINE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE PREP TABLE AND TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE WATER DRIPPING FROM THE HOOD. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE CUTTING BOARD. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-00(A)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USE BY DATE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD ITEMS (BEEF,LAMB,CHICKEN ETC) INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS STORED IN PLASTIC WRAPS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS IN A FOOD GRADE CONTAINER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED WET FLOORS AND LOOSE TILES AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HALL WAY AT THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS SCATTERED ON TABLES THROUGH OUT THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Aug 5, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL SPICES OUT OF THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP OF THE GRILLS AND STOVE.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL WORKING SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICES FOR THE BASEMENT WASHROOMS.
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86
Jul 29, 2014
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1401963 ON 3/14/14 NOT CORRECTED: 32/01 - OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS (BEEF, GOAT, ETC.) STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS FOR FOOD. 36/01 - MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF LIGHT BULBS FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE THE FOOD SERVICE LINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL SPICES OUT OF THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DEFROST AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, GRILL, STOVE, AND FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL WORKING SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICES FOR THE BASEMENT WASHROOMS.
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78
Mar 14, 2014
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS (BEEF, GOAT, ETC.) STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS FOR FOOD.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF LIGHT BULBS FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE THE FOOD SERVICE LINE.
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Mar 7, 2014
Complaint
12 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED CHICKEN STORED NEXT TO THE STEAM TABLE AT 125F, AND COOKED RICE STORED AT 84F IN A CONTAINER ON THE SERVICE LINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN HOT FOODS ABOVE 140F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 20# OF FOOD WORTH $150. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SANITIZER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHILE DISHES WERE BEING WASHED AND RINSED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SANITIZER AT 100PPM CHLORINE TO SANITIZE ALL DISHES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Potentially hazardous food properly thawed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING THAWED IMPROPERLY. OBSERVED CONTAINERS CONTAINING FROZEN BEEF STORED ON THE FLOOR AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED ON PROPER FOOD THAWING METHODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE GARAGE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. THERE IS A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE GARAGE DOOR. MANAGEMENT STORES BAGS OF RICE AND VEGETABLES IN THIS AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL EXTERIOR OPENINGS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED CLEAN. OBSERVED FOOD WASTE AND GARBAGE BAGS FULL OF WASTE ON THE GROUND OUTSIDE OF THE CONTAINER. ALSO OBSERVED GARBAGE BAGS STORED ON TOP OF THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER SO THAT THE DUMPSTER LIDS COULD NOT BE CLOSED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE GARBAGE PICKUP TO PREVENT OVERFLOWING CONTAINERS AND TO MAINTAIN THE AREA AROUND THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF STEW AT 145F) WAS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED AT 9:45AM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS (BEEF, GOAT, ETC.) STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS FOR FOOD. REPLACE THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA THAT IS NEXT TO THE HANDSINK THAT HAS EXPOSED INSULATION ON THE INTERIOR SURFACES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF LIGHT BULBS FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE THE FOOD SERVICE LINE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOWLS USED AS SCOOPS AND SCOOPS STORED IN WITH THE FOOD. MUST USE PROPER FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS AND STORE THE HANDLES OUTSIDE OF THE FOOD.
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55
Jun 11, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTICFIED FOOD AND SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO OPTAIN.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS NOT LABLED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS NOT CELAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER IN FACILITY, MUST OBTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WERING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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78
Nov 21, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 18, 2011
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL REMAINS SEE PREVIOUS REPORT.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL REMAINS SEE PREVIOUS REPORT.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL REMAINS SEE PREVIOUS REPORT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL REMAINS SEE PREVIOUS REPORT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL REMAINS SEE PREVIOUS REPORT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL REMAINS SEE PREVIOUS REPORT.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL REMAINS SEE PREVIOUS REPORT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL REMAINS SEE PREVIOUS REPORT.
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67
Nov 16, 2011
Routine
14 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE FRONT LINE COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F. UNIT WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD SUCH AS YOGURT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A. 'HELD FOR INSPECTION' TAG PLACED ON COOLER.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS NEXT TO THE FRONT STEAM TABLE: COOKED FISH AT 75F, COOKED CHICKEN AT 90F, COOKED RICE AT 73F. OBSERVED TWO TYPES OF YOGURT IN THE LINE COOLER AT 46-48F. ALSO OBSERVED FROZEN MEAT THAWING IN STANDING WATER WITH A TEMPERATURE OF 85F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 30# OF FOOD WORTH 200. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASH AND RINSE DISHES IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT SANITIZING THEM. MANAGER INSTRUCTED TO USE 100 PPM CHLORINE OR 200 PPM QUATERNARY AMMONIA COMPOUND TO SANITIZE ALL DISHES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations. OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF FRUIT FLIES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. OBSERVED OVER 100 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS, CEILING, EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS AND OTHER FOOD CONTACT SURFACES IN THE PREP AREA, DINING AREA, AND BASEMENT. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. ALSO MUST RODENT/INSECT PROOF THE FRONT DOOR, SEAL OPENING TO OUTSIDE BETWEEN TWO DOORS. DIRECTOR ALFRED NOTIFIED OF THE CRITICAL VIOLATION OBSERVED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020. MUST ELIMINATE FLY ACTIVITY, WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS, IMPROVE SANITATION AS DETAILED BELOW IN REPORT.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (FISH, RICE, AND CHICKEN) WAS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGER INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED AND CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS. LABEL ALL BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS WITH CONTENTS NAME.
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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. OBSERVED LARGE POTS AND UTENSILS WHICH ARE TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE THE POTS WHICH CANNOT BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. COVER ALL DRY SPICES AND FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE COOLERS. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FREEZERS. PROVIDE LIDS FOR SPICE CONTAINERS. REPLACE STAINED AND PITTED CUTTING BOARD AT GRILL AREA.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN ALL FOOD CONTACT AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS. DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, WIRE STORAGE RACKS FOR DRY STORAGE ITEMS AND STORING EQUIPMENT, TOP AND SIDES OF ALL COOLERS.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. MAINTAIN THE FLOORS CLEAN AND DRY IN THE RESTROOMS. DETAIL CLEAN (REMOVE ALL SLIME/DEBRIS) THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE PREP AREA THROUGHOUT.
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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. REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE CEILING FIXTURES IN THE PREP AREA TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLOW DRAIN AT THE FRONT PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDSINK. MUST REPAIR THE DRAIN AND RESTORE HOT RUNNING WATER TO SINK. OBSERVED THAT THE FAUCET FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DOES NOT REACH ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE DISHES. MUST REPLACE THE FAUCET WITH ONE WHICH EXTENDS TO ALL COMPARTMENTS. REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAKS BELOW THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. GAS BURNER NOT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD, MUST PLACE UNDER HOOD OR REMOVE FROM PREMISIS.
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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 CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE FOOD AND UTENSILS STORED IN THE GARAGE AREA ATTACHED TO THE RESTAURANT. STORE REMAINING NON-FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF OF THE FLOOR.
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Dec 9, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. TOILET BOWL IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE FROM FLOOR, HOWEVER TOILET BOWL ADEQUATELY FLUSHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SECURE TOILET BOWL TO FLOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. TICKET #H000063460 12.
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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. OBSERVED PREMISES USING PLASTIC MILK CRATES TO ELEVATE ITEMS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADDITIIONAL SHELVING IN ORDER TO PROPERLY CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.
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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. OBSERVED FOOD ACCUMLATED IN PREP COOLERS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS.
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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. OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG FLOOR BASE UNDER KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 13, 2010
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST STORE ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS WITH THE PROPER LID AND LABEL. MUST STORE ALL OTHER FOOD ITEMS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS IN FOOD GRADE BAGS AND PROPERLY LABEL. (NO GROCERY BAGS OR CHEMICAL BUCKETS,ETC)
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST INVERT ALL MULTI USE ITEMS. (STORE UPSIDE DOWN)
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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. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT NORTH WALL IN PREP AREA BEHIND WHITE REACH IN FREEZER.
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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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN VENT COVER IN 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM AND REMOVE HEAVY DUST BUILD UP AND DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN ALL SURFACES IN BASEMENT WASHROOMS INCLUDING WALLS,DOORS,TOILETS AND SINKS.
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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. MUST REPAIR ALL BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN BASEMENT. MUST KEEP WASHROOM FLOORS CLEAN AND DRY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS UNDER STEAM TABLE,BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND IN GARAGE STORAGE AREA AND REMOVE FOOD AND OTHER DEBRIS.
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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. REPLACE ALL BROKEN WALL TILES IN BASEMENT. ALSO CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DINING AREAS AND REMOVE ALL FOOD STAINS AND GREASE BUILD UP.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS IN GARAGE STORAGE AREA 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR. MUST REMOVE ALL DEBRIS FROM REAR OUTSIDE AREAS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tabaq Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tabaq Restaurant on file is from Mar 27, 2025. The public record contains 24 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tabaq Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited 14 times, more than any other issue at Tabaq Restaurant.
Has Tabaq Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tabaq Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tabaq Restaurant 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 Tabaq Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tabaq Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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