Tanzitaro
Last inspected: Apr 26, 2011
95
Score
Public records show three inspections at Tanzitaro stretching back to 2010. The most recent visit was on Apr 26, 2011. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The most recent inspection at Tanzitaro is from Apr 26, 2011, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around eight violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.
“Toilet room doors self closing” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Tanzitaro's latest score of 95 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Apr 26, 2011
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.
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Apr 19, 2011
Routine
9 minor violations.
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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 CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. PREMISES IS PREPARING RICE, BEANS, ETC. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS IMPROPERLY MAINTAINED. OBSERVED A WATER LEAK AT THE LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE SINK. ALSO OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE WATER LEAK UNDER THE RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE SINK. SINK TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST USE BASEMENT DISHMACHINE OR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH BAR GLASSES. FAX REINSPECTION LETTER TO (312) 746-4240. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HANDSINK PROVIDED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED A CUTTING BOARD WITH A KNIFE ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT STATED THAT THIS ARE IS USED TO CUT MEAT. PREMISES PREVIOUSLY HAD AN EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THIS AREA. MUST INSTALL A HANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, HANDSOAP AND TOWELS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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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 COLD PLATE AND SODA GUN DRAIN LINES COME INTO CONTACT WITH CONSUMABLE ICE IN THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR. MUST REPLACE ICE BIN OR SEPARATE COLD PLATE AND DRAIN LINES FROM CONSUMABLE ICE. PROVIDE ICE BIN COVER FOR THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR. REPLACE ANY STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE 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. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, SIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER, TOP OF THE STOVE, INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, PREP TABLE.
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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 WALK-IN FREEZER (FLOOR IS STICKY).
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICES FOR BOTH RESTROOM DOORS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A STRONG SEWAGE ODOR IN THE BASEMENT. MUST ELIMINATE SOURCE.
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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 PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER.
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Aug 30, 2010
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Multi use utensil not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Cutting boards in maintained in prep area. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize or replace.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in corners and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Light covers in cleaned in prep area. Instructed to detail clean.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Condensation line in basement leaking. Instructed to seal or properly wrap pipes to prevent leak.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer not provided inside prep cooler. Instructed to provide hanging thermometer visible inside cooler.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Unnecessary articles stored in corners of basement. Instructed to organize and elevate 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Ice scoop not properly stored. Instructed to store in sanitize holer or container.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tanzitaro last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tanzitaro on file is from Apr 26, 2011. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tanzitaro?
Across the inspection record, “toilet room doors self closing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tanzitaro.
Has Tanzitaro's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Tanzitaro have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tanzitaro 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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