Tai Nang

937 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Southeast Asian
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2019
67
Score
Medium Risk

The inspection history at Tai Nang is still short, with only two visits logged. The most recent report on file is from Apr 15, 2019. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. Public records show no inspections at Tai Nang since Apr 15, 2019, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.

“Adequate ventilation & lighting” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Tai Nang's 67 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 15, 2019
Complaint
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LID FROM CLOSING PROPERLY ALSO OBSERVED GARBAGE AND TRASH ON GROUND SURROUNDING DUMPSTER SUCH AS PLASTIC BAGS, PAPERS BOXES ETC. THIS IS FOOD SOURCE OF RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. PIC CORRECTED VIOLATION BY PUSHING GARBAGE DOWN INTO DUMPSTER AND SWEEPING GROUND SURROUNDING GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS NEAR TO HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
41
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT BULBS IN FOOD PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Aug 3, 2018
License
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-501.11.
5
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSRTUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-102.11.
3
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED A LEAK AT THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE/RULES OR CITATION WILL FOLLOW.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tai Nang last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tai Nang on file is from Apr 15, 2019. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tai Nang?

Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tai Nang.

Has Tai Nang's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tai Nang have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Tai Nang means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.