Taj Mahal

1512 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60607
Indian
Last inspected: Jun 27, 2018
78
Score
Low Risk

Taj Mahal has been inspected 19 times since 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 27, 2018. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Note that Taj Mahal's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jun 27, 2018; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, showing up 14 times.

Taj Mahal's latest score of 78 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspection History
Jun 27, 2018
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER, AND DISCONTINUE USING GROCERY BAGS IN WALK N COOLER. ALSO, ADJUST SCREEN DOOR ON REAR EXIT DOOR TO PREVENT INSECTS FROM ENTERING KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM GRILL, FRYER, AND STOVE, LOWER SHELF ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM WALL VENTS THROUGHOUT. GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD & FILTERS. ALSO, CLEAN SPIDER WEBS FROM WALLS AND HOLE IN CEILING IN STAFF TOILET ROOM IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA AND TOILET ROOM.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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May 17, 2018
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA, AND CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA AND TOILET ROOM.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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May 10, 2018
Routine
8 minor violations.
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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 APPROXIMATELY 25 RODENT DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALL-BASE IN THE PREP AREA WHERE AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AFFECTED AREA. CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 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 CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS; CHICKEN, BEEF, ETC., ARE BEING PREPARED OF SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DISCONTINUE USING CARDBOARD AS A FLOOR LINER, AND GROCERY BAGS TO STORE FOOD, AND MILK CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO, DEFROST ICE ACCUMULATION IS DEEP FREEZER IN PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM FRYER, GRILL, STOVE, LOWER SHELVES ON ALL PREP TABLES, INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF MICROWAVE OVEN AND ALL PREP COOLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA IN FRONT OF EXPOSED HAND SINK ADJACENT TO THE GRILL. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN PREP AREA, WALK IN COOLER AND TOILET ROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM INTERIOR OF HOOD AND FILTERS. CLEAN UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE AND DUST FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA, AND CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA AND TOILET ROOM.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAFF NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Jun 26, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 16, 2017
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SMALL CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPES PROVIDE FOR TESTING SANITIZING SOLUTION, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL SANITIZING STRIPS UPON NEXT INSPECTION, SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-030
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED 07/14/2016, REPORT #1946587, VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 30 COOKED FOODS AND PREPARED SAUCES IN COOLERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE SAME. 32 RUSTY WIRE RACKS IN COOLERS. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: USING CARRYOUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT AND INVEST IN FOOD GRADE BAGS,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL AND ATTACHED EXHAUST FAN BY FRONT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK UNDER REAR AREA MOP SINK, AND KNOW MISSING SAME SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training.
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Jul 14, 2016
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, RICE, ETC). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012A SERIOUS.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: COOKED FOODS AND PREPARED SAUCES IN COOLERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE SAME.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. INSTD TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE AND MAINTAIN. EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP WITH RUST. INSTD TO PAINT SAME. CONDENSER LINE OF PREP COOLER CAUSING WATER ACCUMULATION AT BOTTOM INTERIOR SHELF. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME IMPROPER CONTACT SURFACE FOR BREAD STORAGE, USING UNSMOOTH CLOTH TO WRAP BREAD. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE EQUIPMENT. RUSTY WIRE RACKS IN COOLERS. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: UNCLEAN CONTAINERS BEING USED FOR STORING VARIETY OF PREPARED SAUCES. INSTD TO USE CLEAN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, INTERIOR OF COOLERS, AND UNDERNEATH COOLER DOOR HANDLES NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER PREP COOLER WITH SOME WATER ACCUMULATION, TOWELS ON FLOOR. INSTD TO KEEP FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: ALL DOORS, DOOR HANDLES AND LIGHTSWITCHES THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT PIPE AT REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETERS MISSING IN COOLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME. METAL STEM THERMOMETERS MISSING FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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May 9, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 29, 2016
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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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: OVER 40 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET AROUND HOT WATER HEATER/FURNACE. FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP NOTED AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, AND RODENT PROOF SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING. INSTD TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 6/30/15 REPORT 1559754 NOT CORRECTED: 30 ALL PREPARED FOODS AND FOODS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS THAT ARE HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. 32 PAINT OR REPLACE ALL RUSTY STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES THROUGHOUT. 33 CLEAN ALL SHELVES ND STORAGE RACKS, SIDES AND INTERIORS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. 34 DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT( EXCESSIVE DIRT, & DEBRIS NOTICED) PAINT RUSTY FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. 38 MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN SMALL ENCLOSED AREA IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WHERE PLUMBING LINES ARE LOCATED. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALUMINUM FOIL NOTED ON STORAGE SHELVES AND ON WIRE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME. CUTTING BOARDS WORN, WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME. LEAK UNDER FRONT REACH IN COOLER IN DINING AREA, WITH WATER AND UNCLEAN, SOILED CLOTH UNDERNEATH AND OVERFLOWING DRIP TRAY. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: HOLE IN FLOOR IN REAR BY EXIT DOOR. INSTD TO SEAL HOLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON EXHAUST FAN AND VENT COVERS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: UTILITY/MOP SINK INACCESSIBLE, COVERED WITH SOILED LINENS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND HAVE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: OVERFLOWING BIN OF EXPOSED SOILED LINENS/CLOTHS IN REAR. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY AND REFRAIN FROM STORING EXCESSIVE QUANTITY OF SOILED ITEMS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD HANDLERS. PROVIDE SAME.
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Jun 30, 2015
Complaint
10 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND A LARGE PAN OF CUT BEEF SITTING OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE ON PREP TABLE AT 70.1F. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). 20LB VALUED AT $90 DISCARDED.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING AND RINSING MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT IN DISH WASHING AREA, ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT MUST BE WASHED, RINSED, AND SANITIZED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED FOODS AND FOODS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS THAT ARE HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT OR REPLACE ALL RUSTY STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES THROUGHOUT. INSTALL A BARRIER AT FRONT END OF MOP SINK TO PREVENT DIRTY MOP WATER SPLASH FROM CONTAMINATING FOOD PREP TABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL SHELVES ND STORAGE RACKS, SIDES AND INTERIORS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DIRT, & DEBRIS NOTICED). PAINT RUSTY FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN AMD/OR PAINT WALLS AND CEILING IN SMALL ENCLOSED AREA IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WHERE PLUMBING LINES ARE LOCATED. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT SHUTTER DOORS TO UTILITY CLOSET IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREA, AND EXTERIOR OF DOOR TO WALK-IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN SMALL ENCLOSED AREA IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WHERE PLUMBING LINES ARE LOCATED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MOP SINK FOUND IN BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE AND A STORAGE RACK IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE THE STORAE RACK SO THAT SINK IS ACCESSIBLE FOR USE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training.
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Oct 2, 2014
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: NOTED IMPROPER UTENSIL SANITATION. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING MULTI USE ITEMS IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT THE USE OF A PROPER DETERGENT OR SANITIZING SOLUTION. ADVISED MANAGER ON HOW TO PROPERLY WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI USE ITEMS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST PROVIDE. (RAW CHICKEN & COOKED RICE)SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Sep 22, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 18, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: VIOLATION PARTIALLY CORRECTED. INSECTS ABATED AND DOORS RODENT PROOF,HOWEVER STILL OBSERVED RAT DROPPINGS IN OUTSIDE GARAGE STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE AND CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERLOADED WITH GARBAGE AND DEBRIS PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE. MUST CORRECT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. NO CITATION ISSUED, PREMISES CLOSED.
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Sep 11, 2014
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
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Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: NOTED FOUL SMELLING MEAT IN THE REACH IN FREEZER IN THE TOP PORTION OF THE REAR STORAGE GARAGE. MUST DISCARD ALL FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE NOT IN SOUND CONDITION.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: WASTE WATER APPEARED TO BE BACKING UP FROM THE SUMP PUMP IN THE LOWER SECTION OF THE STORAGE GARAGE. MUST MAKE NECESSARY REPAIRS AND REMOVE ALL WASTE WATER FROM PREMISES.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE. NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS AND RODENTS ON SITE AND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 10-15 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA, PREP AREA AND IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 30-40 RAT DROPPINGS IN CORNERS,UNDER SHELVES AND ALONG WALLS IN THE TOP PORTION OF THE GARAGE STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE INSECTS AND DROPPINGS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL SERVICE AREAS. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 1/4 INCH GAPS ALONG THE SIDES AND BOTTOM OF THE OVERHEAD GARAGE DOOR. MUST REPAIR DOORS AND MAKE INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. (CDPH WAS UNABLE TO GAIN ACCESS TO THIS AREA DURING PREVIOUS INSPECTIONS)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND THE VENTILATION HOOD. MUST REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE GREASE,DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS IN DISHWASHING AREA, REAR STORAGE AREA AND THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS AND DEAD FLIES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN DISH WASHING AREA BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA AS NEEDED. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN EXISTING LIGHT SHIELDS AND REMOVE GREASE AND DEAD FLIES.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY EXTEND WASTE LINE FROM WALK IN COOLER TO A FLOOR DRAIN. MUST REMOVE HOSE AND BUCKET CURRENTLY BEING USED
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Jul 25, 2014
Reinspection
12 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT THE PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 1467397 ON 7-16-14 NOT CORRECTED. (18)NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS AND RODENTS ON SITE AND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE SMALL AND LARGE FLIES ON SITE IN WASHROOMS, IN PREP AREA, IN DISHWASHING AREA,IN STORAGE AREAS AND IN REAR STORAGE GARAGE BASMENT. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 50 RAT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET AND UNDER REAR STAIRS. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND INSECTS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. MUST ALSO SEAL ANY OPENINGS UNDER REAR STAIRS TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. ALSO,DOOR TO THE REAR STORAGE GARAGE DOES NOT CLOSE PROPERLY AND HAS A GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAKE DOOR INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. (24)DISH WASHING FACILITIES IN POOR REPAIR. NOTED AN EXCESSIVE LEAK AT PIPES UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. (26)CUSTOMER HAND WASHING FACILITIES IN POOR REPAIR. THE COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE WASH BOWL IN THE CUSTOMER RESTROOM IS BROKEN PREVENTING THE SUPPLY OF COLD WATER TO THE SINK. MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE SINK. MUST CORRECT ALL SERIOUS VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. ALSO NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. (COOKED RICE,ETC)SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI USE ITEMS LEFT IN THE PREP COOLER AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE GREASE,FOOD DEBRIS AND DEAD INSECTS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, THE MOP SINK AND THE WASH BOWL IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE TOILET BOWL IN EACH WASHROOM AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE DEAD FLIES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE MICROWAVE OVENS,THE VENTILATION HOOD, PREP TABLES, SHELVING RACKS AND COOLERS. MUST REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE GREASE,DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS IN WASHROOMS, PREP AREAS, DISHWASHING AREAS, REAR STORAGE AREA AND THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS AND DEAD FLIES. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE DEAD FLIES IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE WASH BOWL VANITY. MUST SEAL HOLE IN THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA NEXT TO THE PREP TABLE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR WATER DAMAGED CEILING IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS,DOORS,LIGHT SWITCHES AND OTHER SURFACES IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM,DISH WASHING AREAS, PREP AREAS AND THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DEAD INSECTS. IF SURFACES CAN NOT BE CLEANED PROPERLY, MUST PAINT WITH A LIGHT COLORED NON-TOXIC PAINT. MUST ALSO REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM WALLS NEXT TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST DETAIL CLEAN CEILINGS WHERE NEEDED AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA AS NEEDED. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN EXISTING LIGHT SHIELDS AND REMOVE GREASE AND DEAD FLIES.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY EXTEND WASTE LINE FROM WALK IN COOLER TO A FLOOR DRAIN. MUST REMOVE HOSE AND BUCKET CURRENTLY BEING USED
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS FROM THE GARAGE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND ALL STORAGE AREAS AS NEEDED. MUST ALSO REMOVE CLUTTER,UNUSED COUCH AND OTHER DEBRIS IN THE BACKYARD STORAGE AREA.
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Jul 16, 2014
Routine
12 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE LOCATED AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK OR IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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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: NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS AND RODENTS ON SITE AND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE SMALL AND LARGE FLIES ON SITE IN WASHROOMS, IN PREP AREA, IN DISHWASHING AREA,IN STORAGE AREAS AND IN REAR STORAGE GARAGE BASMENT. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 50 RAT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET AND UNDER REAR STAIRS. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND INSECTS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. MUST ALSO SEAL ANY OPENINGS UNDER REAR STAIRS TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. ALSO,DOOR TO THE REAR STORAGE GARAGE DOES NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. MUST REPAIR AND MAKE DOOR INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. ALSO NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: DISH WASHING FACILITIES IN POOR REPAIR. NOTED AN EXCESSIVE LEAK AT PIPES UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO NOTED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE GREASE TRAP WHEN WATER DRAINED FROM THE SINK BASIN. MUST REPAIR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: CUSTOMER HAND WASHING FACILITIES IN POOR REPAIR. THE COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE WASH BOWL IN THE CUSTOMER RESTROOM IS BROKEN PREVENTING THE SUPPLY OF COLD WATER TO THE SINK. MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE SINK. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI USE ITEMS LEFT IN THE PREP COOLER AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE GREASE,FOOD DEBRIS AND DEAD INSECTS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, THE MOP SINK AND THE WASH BOWL IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE TOILET BOWL IN EACH WASHROOM AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE DEAD FLIES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE MICROWAVE OVENS,THE VENTILATION HOOD, PREP TABLES, SHELVING RACKS AND COOLERS. MUST REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE GREASE,DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS IN WASHROOMS, PREP AREAS, DISHWASHING AREAS, REAR STORAGE AREA AND THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS AND DEAD FLIES. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE DEAD FLIES IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE WASH BOWL VANITY. MUST SEAL HOLE IN THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA NEXT TO THE PREP TABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS,DOORS,LIGHT SWITCHES AND OTHER SURFACES IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM,DISH WASHING AREAS, PREP AREAS AND THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DEAD INSECTS. IF SURFACES CAN NOT BE CLEANED PROPERLY, MUST PAINT WITH A LIGHT COLORED NON-TOXIC PAINT. MUST ALSO REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM WALLS NEXT TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST DETAIL CLEAN CEILINGS WHERE NEEDED AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA AS NEEDED. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN EXISTING LIGHT SHIELDS AND REMOVE GREASE AND DEAD FLIES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY EXTEND WASTE LINE FROM WALK IN COOLER TO A FLOOR DRAIN. MUST REMOVE HOSE AND BUCKET CURRENTLY BEING USED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS FROM THE GARAGE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND ALL STORAGE AREAS AS NEEDED. MUST ALSO REMOVE CLUTTER,UNUSED COUCH AND OTHER DEBRIS IN THE BACKYARD STORAGE AREA.
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Mar 28, 2013
License
9 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL PRECOOKED AND PREPARED FOOD ITEMS IN COOLERS WITH NAME,DATE, AND TIME.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NOTED KNIVES IN BETWEEN SINK AND WALL. MUST PROPER STORE KNIVES IN KNIF RACK. ALSO MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFTER USE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED RAW WOOD SHELVING IN FOOD PREP AREA NEXT TO SERVICE WINDOW. MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY CLEANABLE, MUST SEAL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLER. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS IN FOOD PREP AREA AND CLEANING IN DINING AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTERS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE/DISH WASHING AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Oct 15, 2012
Routine
8 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: UPON INSPECTION THERE WAS NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES OR POSTED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING COOKED. THERE MUST ALWAYS BE A CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES AND POSTED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED ON PREMISES AT 2:35PM WITH PROOF OF ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES.(I.E.,SALT AND SUGAR AT REAR STORAGE AREA).
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT ALL TIMES(I.E. KNIVES STORED AT WALL BETWEEN 3COMP SINK).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARD WITH DARK GROOVES AT KITCHEN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS AT CORNERS TO REMOVE GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALLS BY REAR REACH IN COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES. MUST REPAIR HOLE IN THE WALL UNDER THE 3COMP SINK AND SEAL OPEN CREVICES AT WALL BETWEEN COUVING SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AT REAR STAFF RESTROOM.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD PREP STAFF MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.
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Oct 6, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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. THE KITCHEN SURFACES ARE DIRTY AND NEED TO BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED CLEAN AND SANITARY.
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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. THE WALK IN COOLER FLOOR IS DIRTY AND THE FAN GUARDS ARE FULL OF DIRT; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL OF THE FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT UNTIL IT IS CLEAN, SANITARY AND MAINTAINED ON A DAILY BASIS.
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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. THE WALLS BEHIND THE PREP COOLER AND REAR PREP AREA ARE DIRTY AND DAMAGED. THE CEILING IN THE KITCHEN HAS GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP. CLEAN, RESEAL AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY FROM TOP TO BOTTOM.
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Oct 25, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: The glasses stored on soiled paper towels were washed, rinsed and sanitized at this time.
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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. Reseal the damaged floor tiles in the kitchen.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage food dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. Store the rice spoon handle up to keep it out of the rice.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taj Mahal last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taj Mahal on file is from Jun 27, 2018. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taj Mahal?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited 14 times, more than any other issue at Taj Mahal.

Has Taj Mahal's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taj Mahal have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taj Mahal means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.