Tarantino's
Last inspected: Jul 24, 2024
90
Score
Tarantino's appears in inspection records 18 times, starting in 2010. Tarantino's was last inspected on Jul 24, 2024. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about seven violations before that.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 11 times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Tarantino's is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Jul 24, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND OVEN IN REAR MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAINT/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT FLOOR TILES IN REAR MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARAION AREA AND MAINTAIN FLOOR IN GOOD REPAIR.
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90
Jul 26, 2023
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD HANDLERS DRINKING BEVERAGES FROM OPEN CUPS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. REVIEWED PROPER EATING/DRINKING LOCATIONS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD SPLATTER ON THE WALL AT THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN SALAD COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-----MOLDY, BLACKENED WALL CAULKING AT THE BASEMENT DISH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.----DAMAGED CEILING WITH CHIPPING PLASTER ABOVE THE BASEMENT DISH MACHINE. MUST REPAIR.
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Apr 14, 2023
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.12-- ICE SCOOPS AT THE ICE MACHINE MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. NOT ON TOP OF THE MACHINE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12-- ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS INCLUDING BULK SPICE ON THE COOKS LINE MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11-- NOTED FOOD PREPARER WITH LARGE BEARD. MUST PROVIDE BEARD RESTRAINT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: : 4-601.11(B)--- MOUNTED FRY SLICER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15--- MUST NOT USE DISHES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR PLUMBING UNDER THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK.----LEAK UNDER THE DISH WASHING MACHINE ONTO THE FLOOR. LEAK UNDER THE BASEMENT PREP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11--- FLOOR BEHIND THE TWO DOOR PASTA FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS.----WALL VENTILATION COVER ABOVE THE DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----MUST PROVIDE A FLOOR DRAIN COVER FOR DRAIN UNDER THE BASEMENT STAIRWELL.----PAINTED BRICK WALLS IN BOTH MENS AND WOMANS WASHROOMS DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE TOILETS WITH OPEN HOLES, CREVICES AND RAW BRICK AT THE WOMANS. MUST SEAL. NO OPENS CREVICES, HOLES, NO RAW BRICK. MUST BE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES INCLUDING SERVERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Apr 12, 2023
Complaint
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HOT OR COLD WATER AVAILABLE AT THE DISH MACHINE AREA HAND WASHING SINK. SINK NOT ATTACHED TO PLUMBING. MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE SAID SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS COOKED LAMB SHANK IN TWO SEPARATE LARGE METAL CONTAINERS WITH METAL LIDS IN A REACH-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 50.1F AND 48.9F. ALL DISCARDED. REVIEWED PROPER COOLING PROCEDURES FOR COOKED FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ASSORTED PREPARED TCS FOODS IN NUMEROUS COOLERS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS WITHOUT EXPIRATION DATES. SOME FOODS SUCH AS COOKED LAMB SHANK AND PREPARED WHIPPED CREAM WITH NO DATES. OTHERS SUCH AS COOKED SAUSAGE WITH A DAY IE: SUNDAY AND OTHERS WITH PREP DATES ONLY. REVIEWED PROPER DATE LABELING OF PREPARED TCS READY TO EAT FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE DATED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO VERIFIED WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MOUNTED FRY SLICER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE DISHES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR PLUMBING UNDER THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK.----LEAK UNDER THE DISH WASHING MACHINE ONTO THE FLOOR. LEAK UNDER THE BASEMENT PREP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR BEHIND THE TWO DOOR PASTA FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS.----WALL VENTILATION COVER ABOVE THE DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----MUST PROVIDE A FLOOR DRAIN COVER FOR DRAIN UNDER THE BASEMENT STAIRWELL.----PAINTED BRICK WALLS IN BOTH MENS AND WOMANS WASHROOMS DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE TOILETS WITH OPEN HOLES, CREVICES AND RAW BRICK AT THE WOMANS. MUST SEAL. NO OPENS CREVICES, HOLES, NO RAW BRICK. MUST BE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES INCLUDING SERVERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS INCLUDING BULK SPICE ON THE COOKS LINE MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD PREPARER WITH LARGE BEARD. MUST PROVIDE BEARD RESTRAINT.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOPS AT THE ICE MACHINE MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. NOT ON TOP OF THE MACHINE.
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Mar 16, 2022
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: WASTE PIPE(FEW INCHES) BY THE RACK WITH CLEAN UTENSIL. MUST BE ENCASE SAID PIPES OR RELOCATE ITEMS MENTIONED.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.NEED TO PROVIDE RAISED SHELF,6" INCH ABOVE THE FLOOR
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAKING BASE OF WATER SPRYER AT HIGH TEMP DISHMACHINE. REPAIR ISSUE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN CEILING WALL ABOVE THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT AREA, REAPIR WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. BROKEN CAULKING BETWEEN THE WALL AND HIGH TEMP DISHMACHINE.REPAIR ISSUE
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Mar 11, 2020
Reinspection
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR FILET MIGNON,PORK CHOPS ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED PREMISES USING A HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHER WITH GAUCE READING 180F; HOWEVER NOTED NO TEMPERATURE TEST STRIPS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR,STRIPS/STICKERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED -
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-204.11 Inspector Comments: NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED AT HIGH DISHMACHINE/DISH ROOM AREA IN BASEMENT FOR HANDWASHING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SAID SINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER,PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL/HAND DRYING DEVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: UTENSILS STORED AT BAR COUNTER MUST BE PROPERLY STORED:INVERT THEM.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BURNED FOOD AND GREASE INSIDE THE OVENS AND UNDER FLAT GRILL IN PREP AREA,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE ALL DIRTY BURNED ALUMINUM FOIL UNDER FLAT DRILL AND SHELVES.NO ALUMINUM FOIL.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED BRICKS BEHIND BAR AREA UNABLE TO WASH.WALL BEHIND THE BAR NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER THE EQUIPMENT IN PIZZA AREA,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Mar 4, 2020
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-302.13 OUT PF 12/12/2019 NOTED PREMISES USING A HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHER WITH GAUCE READING 180F; HOWEVER NOTED NO TEMPERATURE TEST STRIPS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR,STRIPS/STICKERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED -
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK BEHIND THE BAR NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HANDWASHING IN FRONT OF MENTIONED SINK 10 BOTTLES OF LIQUOR STORED ON TRAY AT ATTACHED SAID SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE /RELOCATE TRAYS. HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR FILET MIGNON,PORK CHOPS ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED AT HIGH DISHMACHINE/DISH ROOM AREA IN BASEMENT FOR HANDWASHING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SAID SINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER,PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL/HAND DRYING DEVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: UTENSILS STORED AT BAR COUNTER MUST BE PROPERLY STORED:INVERT THEM.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BURNED FOOD AND GREASE INSIDE THE OVENS AND UNDER FLAT GRILL IN PREP AREA,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE ALL DIRTY BURNED ALUMINUM FOIL UNDER FLAT DRILL AND SHELVES.NO ALUMINUM FOIL.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED BRICKS BEHIND BAR AREA UNABLE TO WASH.WALL BEHIND THE BAR NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER THE EQUIPMENT IN PIZZA AREA,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Jan 11, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 (N)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED"""
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11- FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17- OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS ROASTED POTATOES,VEAL SAMBUCA SAUCE, ETC. STORED IN 2 DOOR COOLER AT COOK LINE, HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS AND DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL/DATE ALL TCS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 (A)- OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS AT: -COOK LINE -EMPLOYEE RESTROOM -BAR AREA -CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11- OBSERVED BROKEN AND CRACKED COOLER GASKETS ON BAR COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/RESURFACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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May 1, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST LABEL ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE FURNANCE ROOM IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISHMACHINE. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALL INSIDE FURNANCE ROOM IN BASEMNT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 26, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DISCONTINUE USE OF MILK CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS/SHELVES IN WALK IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER STORAGE RISERS. REMOVE RUST FROM RACKS ON BEER/LIQUOR COOLER BEHIND BAR, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM CONTACT SURFACE AROUND ESPRESSO AND COFFEE MACHINES. CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES AND FROM STORAGE RACKS ALONG THE WALL IN 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. CLEAN INTERIOR OF MOP SINK IN BASEMENT. CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM DOOR GASKETS ON ALL PREP COOLERS IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. ALSO, CLEAN DEAD BUGS FROM WINDOW SILLS IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN FURNACE ROOM AND SUN PUMP ROOM IN BASEMENT . 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 REPAIR/PAINT CEILING IN DRY STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT. DETAIL CLEAN GREASE AND DUST FROM HOOD AND FILTERS IN KITCHEN. INSTALL MISSING WALL BASE IN TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT. SEAL TRANSITION WALL JOINT IN MENS TOILET ROOM ADJACENT TO DINING ROOM. SEAL CONCRETE WALLS IN MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS ADJACENT TO DINING ROOM, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. CLEAN DUST FROM CEILING VENT IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM ADJACENT TO DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LOOSE OR LEAKY FAUCETS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN; 2-COMP SINK IN BASEMENT; 3-COMP SINK IN BASEMENT, AND EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR.
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Sep 19, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments:.MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM FILTERS AND HOOD IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT AND MISSING LIGHTS IN BASEMENT DISH MACHINE AREA.
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Jul 6, 2016
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1532228 3/24/15 NOT CORRECTED #34-OBSERVED FLOOR IN KITCHEN BEHIND COOKING LINE AND IN AND AROUND KITCHEN IN DISREPAIR AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST REPAIR FLOOR THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED.OBSERVED FLOOR OF BASEMENT IN DISREPAIR IN CERTAIN AREAS MUST BE LEVELED,SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.FLOOR IN BAR NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST PAINT OR SEAL.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN PREP COOLER ON 1ST FL. ON COOKING LINE FAR RIGHT,BASEMENT PREP TABLES ARE RUSTY,WALK IN COOLER RUSTY SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FAN GUARD COVER IN BEER/WINE WALK IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM MICROWAVE,PASTA COOKING CABINET,FRYER CABINET,WHEEL BASES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,INTERIOR OF OVEN,FAN GUARDS COVERS IN BEER/WINE WALK IN COOLER
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM FLOOR OF COOED FOODS WALK IN COOLER.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN 1ST & BASEMENT 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: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILING VENTS NEAR DISH MACHINE.MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM FILTERS AND HOOD IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA AND BASEMENT WALL IN PREP AREA
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT AND MISSING LIGHTS IN BASEMENT DISH MACHINE AREA,PREP AREA AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA
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Jun 24, 2016
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 FRONT DOUBLE DOOR WITH A APPX. "3/4" OPENING ALONG BOTTOM AND CENTER OF DOOR AND SIDE PATIO DOUBLE DOOR SWEEPS BROKEN LEAVING A APPX."1" OPENING ALONG BOTTOM.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1532228 3/24/15 NOT CORRECTED #34-OBSERVED FLOOR IN KITCHEN BEHIND COOKING LINE AND IN AND AROUND KITCHEN IN DISREPAIR AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST REPAIR FLOOR THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED.OBSERVED FLOOR OF BASEMENT IN DISREPAIR IN CERTAIN AREAS MUST BE LEVELED,SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.FLOOR IN BAR NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST PAINT OR SEAL.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN PREP COOLER ON 1ST FL. ON COOKING LINE FAR RIGHT,BASEMENT PREP TABLES ARE RUSTY,WALK IN COOLER RUSTY SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FAN GUARD COVER IN BEER/WINE WALK IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM MICROWAVE,PASTA COOKING CABINET,FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,WHEEL BASES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,INTERIOR OF OVEN,FAN GUARD COVERS IN BEER/WINE WALK IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM FLOOR OF COOKED FOODS WALK IN COOLER.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN 1ST & BASEMENT PREP 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: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALL & CEILING VENTS NEAR DISH MACHINE.MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM FILTERS AND HOOD IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA AND BASEMENT WALL IN PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT AND MISSING LIGHTS IN BASEMENT DISH MACHINE AREA,PREP AREA AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA
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Mar 24, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE STANDING MIXER WITH UNDERSIDE WITH PEELING CHIPPING METAL/PAINT. MUST RESTORE SURFACE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTILATION IN STAFF WASHROOMS WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS IN KITCHEN BEHIND COOKING LINE AND IN AND AROUND KITCHEN IN DISREPAIR AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REPAIR FOOR SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOOR OF BASEMENT IN DISREPAIR IN CERTAIN AREAS FLOOR MUST BE LEVEL, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE TO PREVENT INSECT AND FLY BREEDING. OBSERVED FLOOR OR BAR NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE MUST PAINT OR SEAL. OBSERVED FLOOR OF WALK IN BEER WINE COOLER MUST BE PAINTED OR SEALED SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT RESTAURANT IN NEED OF CLEANING. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING ABOVE DISH MACHINE WITH PEELING CHIPPING PAINT. RESTORE SURFACE TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. OBSERVED CEILING IN ROOM WITH GREASE TRAP IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CEILING.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES IN PLACE. ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Feb 5, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE OPENINGS IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA AND AREA AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRCASE FROM THE KITCHEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE DRAIN LINE IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED IN WITH THE ICE IN THE ICE BIN IN THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN. MUST STORE THE ICE OUTSIDE OF THE ICE BIN IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Jun 26, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 19, 2013
Routine
9 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 10-15 RAT DROPPINGS ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS IN BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. THREE OPEN HOLES IN WALL BASEBOARDS IN SAME AREA AND FRONT ENTRANCE/EXIT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED ON BOTTOM OF DOOR. OPEN 1/2 GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS, SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON BOTTOM OF FRONT DOORS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 9-23-10 NOT CORRECTED. #32-MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR BAR ICE BINS.#33-WALL MOUNTED POTATO SLICER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#35- WALL AT 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH CHIPPING, PEELING PLASTER MUST REPAIR.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK BROWN SUGAR CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: KNIVES FOUND IMPROPERLY STORED ON COOKS LINE BETWEEN WALL AND PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER KNIFE HOLDER. MUST NOT RE-USE LIVE OYSTER SHELLS FOR FOOD SERVICE. SHELLS ARE UNABLE TO BE PROPERLY WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN BASEMENT PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK AND FOOD PREP TABLE. ALSO BETWEEN BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ICE BIN.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DIRTY WALL VENT AT DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: BAR SODA GUN HOLDERS WITHOUT WASTE WATER DRAINAGE LINES. MUST PROVIDE.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE INACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETER IN MEAT/FISH WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Sep 23, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR BAR ICE BINS.
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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. WALL MOUNTED POTATO SLICER AND TABLE MOUNTED CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
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.MISSING FLOOR COVING ALONG WALL UNDER DISH MACHINE, MUST REPLACE.
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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. WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH PEELING PAINT, CHIPPING PLASTER, HOLES: AT 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK, AT SALAD PREP COOLER, AT PIZZA OVEN PREP TABLE, IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/SEAL ALL.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPLACE REMOVED VENTILATION IN LADIES WASHROOM. MUST REMOVE THREADED NOZZLE FROM 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK. LEAK UNDER RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF TWO COMPARTMENT SINK, MUST REPAIR.
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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 IN FOOD PREP.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tarantino's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tarantino's on file is from Jul 24, 2024. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tarantino's?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Tarantino's.
Has Tarantino's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Tarantino's have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tarantino's means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Tarantino's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tarantino's is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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