Tai Chi
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2023
78
Score
Going back to 2020, Tai Chi has four inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Jan 13, 2023. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The file hasn't been updated since Jan 13, 2023, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “all food employees have food handler training”, showing up three times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Tai Chi's 78 doesn't quite reach. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2023
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF SYRUP STORED INSIDE THE 1ST-FLOOR WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE FROM WASHROOM AND ONLY STORE FOOD IN APPROVED LOCATIONS.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BOX OF SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS (CUPS) STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN. MUST ELEVATE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE 2ND-FLOOR MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE 2ND-FLOOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. ALL EMPLOYEES WHO HANDLE/PREPARE FOOD MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Mar 17, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPINACH AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 48.3F. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. FOOD HAS BEEN DISCARDED AND DENATURED. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 5 POUNDS AT A COST OF $3.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. SEE ABOVE FOR CITATION.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WHITE RICE AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 104.7F. ALSO OBSERVED BROWN RICE AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 103.1F. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. FOOD HAS BEEN DISCARDED AND DENATURED. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 15 POUNDS AT A COST OF $30.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EQUIPMENT STORED ON TOP OF HAND WASHING SINK AT DISH WASHING AREA MAKING IT INACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. ALSO HOT WATER WAS SHUT OFF AT HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION. MANAGER REMOVED ITEMS FROM HAND SINK AND TURNED ON HOT WATER LINE. HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE TO EMPLOYEES AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK LOCATED IN BATHROOM ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE FOR CITATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST AND GREASE ON VENTILATION HOOD. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARD BOARD BOXES NEAR BACK DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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Feb 24, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Feb 20, 2020
License
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN AREA ON THE SIDE OF THE SERVING LINE THAT IS NOT PROTECTED FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION BY THE CONSUMER; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BARRIER TO THAT AREA ON THE SERVING LINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES FOR TESTING THE SANITIZER AT THE THREE COMP SINK WHEN WASH RINSE AND SANITIZING; MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tai Chi last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tai Chi on file is from Jan 13, 2023. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tai Chi?
Across the inspection record, “all food employees have food handler training” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tai Chi.
Has Tai Chi's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tai Chi have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tai Chi means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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