Takoz
Last inspected: May 8, 2017
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Score
Across the available record, Takoz has 16 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated May 8, 2017. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Public records show no inspections at Takoz since May 8, 2017, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up nine times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 8, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. REPLACE FLOOR TILES WHERE MISSING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN NEED OF FOOD HANDER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 24, 2016
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA AND ON THE STORAGE RACK WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER SAND OR REPLACE THOSE CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE GRILL AND THE REAR REACH IN COOLER. REMOVE GREASE, FOOD AND BLOOD STAINS (COOLER).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA WITHOUT ADEQUATE LIGHTING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE ELBOW OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOPS UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Mar 17, 2016
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR THE SANITIZER USED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN, USE AND MAINTAIN CHEMICAL TEST KIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1559846 DATED 07/02/15 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 32- MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO STORE FOODS. 36-MUST INSTALL A LIGHT SHIELD ON THE FIXTURE IN THE REAR AREA ABOVE THE FREEZER. 38-THE DEEP FRYER MUST BE STORED UNDERNEATH THE VENTILATION HOOD. MUST MOVE UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. 45-ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA AND ON THE STORAGE RACK WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER SAND OR REPLACE THOSE CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE GRILL AND THE REAR REACH IN COOLER. REMOVE GREASE, FOOD AND BLOOD STAINS (COOLER).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA WITHOUT ADEQUATE LIGHTING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE ELBOW OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOPS UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Jul 2, 2015
Consultation
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED RICE STORED IN CONTACT WITH A PLASTIC GROCERY BAG IN A STAINLESS STEEL CONTAINER IN THE STEAM TABLE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO STORE FOODS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A LIGHT SHIELD ON THE FIXTURE IN THE REAR AREA ABOVE THE FREEZER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE DEEP FRYER MUST BE STORED UNDERNEATH THE VENTILATION HOOD. MUST MOVE UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP COOLERS WITHOUT VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THEM. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jun 24, 2015
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE STEAM TABLE WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 52.1F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN AND CHEESE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE STEAM TABLE. OBSERVED FISH AT 50.1F, CHEESE AT 56.6F, CHICKEN AT 57.9F, CHORIZO AT 56.4F, SHRIMP AT 58.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10# OF FOOD WORTH $75. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED RICE STORED IN CONTACT WITH A PLASTIC GROCERY BAG IN A STAINLESS STEEL CONTAINER IN THE STEAM TABLE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO STORE FOODS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A LIGHT SHIELD ON THE FIXTURE IN THE REAR AREA ABOVE THE FREEZER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE DEEP FRYER MUST BE STORED UNDERNEATH THE VENTILATION HOOD. MUST MOVE UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP COOLERS WITHOUT VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THEM. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Dec 18, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINER WITH THE NAME OF ITEMS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE REACH IN FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN CORNERS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Apr 28, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED FLOORS IN POOR REPAIR IN SPOTS CRACK TILES. MUST REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING AND DAMAGE WALL BASE COVING BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REPLACE TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST. ALSO MUST REPAIR THE WEATHER STRIP AT BOTTOM OF THE FRONT DOOR.
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Nov 21, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA UNDERNEATH TABLE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF THE DEEP FRYER,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP IN THE REAR OF PREMISES AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR OF PREMISES,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE WALL IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO THE CHEST FREEZER,HAS CHIP PAINT ON WALL MUST REMOVE
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE PREP COOLER IN RER OF PREMISES
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Oct 4, 2012
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN ARE DIRTY AND HAVE MISSING BASEBOARDS, INSTALL SMOOTH CLEANABLE BASE BOARDS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: : THE LIGHTING ABOVE THE COOKING AREA IS NOT SHIELDED AGAINST BREAKAGE, INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Sep 25, 2012
Complaint
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS OBSERVED NOT WASHING HANDS AFTER EXITING THE WASHROOM AND AFTER HANDLING DIRTY DISHES AND THEN OPENING AND TOUCHING THE REFRIGERATOR AND HANDLING FOOD. NO TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK.
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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: NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON PREMISES. OBTAIN AND KEEP AND UP TO DATE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PER REPORT # 679278 DATED FEB 14, 2012 Install additional lighting in the front and rear prep areas. Employees must wear adequate hair restraints and clean aprons or uniforms over street clothes. NO ADDITIONAL LIGHTING INSTALLED, THE COOKING AND WAREWASHING AREAS ARE VERY DARK, INSTALL ADDITIONAL SHIELDED LIGHTING. FOOD HANDLERS WEAR STREET CLOTHES AND HAVE TIED UP HAIR PAST THERE SHOULDERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE WOODEN BOARD ON TOP OF THE FREEZER IS DIRTY AND UNSANITARY; CLEAN, RESURFACE OR REMOVE THE ABOVE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN ARE DIRTY AND HAVE MISSING BASEBOARDS, INSTALL SMOOTH CLEANABLE BASE BOARDS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: THE LIGHTING ABOVE THE COOKING AREA IS NOT SHIELDED AGAINST BREAKAGE, INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: THE BATHROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF CLOSING, INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK IS OUT 0F ORDER, REPAIR OR REMOVE SINK. THE EXHAUST HOOD IS VERY GREASY AND DRIPPING, CLEAN THE HOOD IN DETAIL.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THE REAR TWO DOOR COOLER HAS NO WORKING THERMOMETER, INSTALL A NEW WORKING THERMOMETER.
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Feb 14, 2012
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Install additional lighting in the front and rear prep areas.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Employees must wear adequate hair restraints and clean aprons or uniforms over street clothes.
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Jan 31, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: All dishwashing facilities must comply with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. The three compartment sink is missing three working stoppers and is too small to adequately wash, rinse and sanitize the cutting boards and other multi-use equipment. Install a threee compartment sink with an attached metal drainboard or approved dishwashing machine large enough to wash, rinse and sanitize your largest piece of food equipment. TICKET # H000075456 AND H00007 ISSUED, COURT DATE FEBRUARY 2, 2012. 2:00 PM @ 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM # 112. SEE THE MAIL IN AND IN PERSON PAYMENT OPTIONS ON THE BACK OF THE TICKET.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Both the front and rear food prep areas are dark. 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.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature. The cooks must wear adequate hair restraints and at least an apron over there street clothes while preparing food.
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86
Jun 15, 2011
Complaint
No violations found.
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Mar 28, 2011
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GENERAL CLEANING NEEDED TO EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REATTACH WALL COVING ALONG WALL BASE IN DINING AREA WHERE NEEDED.
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Jan 26, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GENERAL CLEANING NEEDED TO EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REATTACH WALL COVING ALONG WALL BASE IN DINING AREA WHERE NEEDED.
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Oct 19, 2010
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Takoz last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Takoz on file is from May 8, 2017. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Takoz?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Takoz.
Has Takoz's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Takoz have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Takoz 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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