Tasty Fast Food & Grocery

6645 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60621
Grocery / Market
Last inspected: Jun 7, 2021
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Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Tasty Fast Food & Grocery has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2017. Tasty Fast Food & Grocery was last inspected on Jun 7, 2021. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. The file hasn't been updated since Jun 7, 2021, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 13 violations to closer to seven violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited 10 times.

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Tasty Fast Food & Grocery on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 7, 2021
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION IN WIPING CLOTHS BUCKET.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER RACKS FOR ELEVATION IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST BE ABLE TO EASILY CLEAN AND MONITOR UNDERNEATH.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND SEAL ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE PREP TABLE TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LOT OF UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND CLUTTER THROUGH OUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND/OR SEAL TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE FRONT PREP AREAS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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Feb 28, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 19, 2020
Reinspection
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2359852 2/4/20 NOT CORRECTED ##37- OBSERVED CHICKEN FLOUR NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS. #39-OBSERVED FACILITY UTILIZING CARDBOARD IN REACH IN COOLERS. MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN.#44- OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR THROUGH OUT FACILITY (SINGLE USE ITEMS IN BOXES) FOOD ITEMS ETC.. MUST STORE ITEMS 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR.#47- OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN FACILITY HEAVILY SCORED, DARK GROOVES AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. #49- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST AND DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY ON VARIOUS SHELVES AND COUNTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS.#49- 4-602.13 OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP ON FRYERS, OVEN, GRILL, PREP TABLES, ETC. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE KEPT FREE OF ACCUMULATION OF DUST, DIRT, AND FOOD DEBRIS.#55- OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN FACILITY FRONT PREP AREA; EXCESSIVE AND IMPROPER STORAGE IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND FOOD PREP AREA; CREATING A HARBORAGE CONDITIONS FOR RODENTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE EXCESS STORAGE NOT NEEDED ON A DAILY BASIS, REMOVE OLD UNUSED EQUIPMENT, PROPERLY STORE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AND WALL AND DETAIL CLEAN THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FACILITY.#56- OBSERVED HOOD NOT CLEANED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DUST IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2359852 2/4/20 #38- STILL OBSERVING EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE AND RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND TO FRONT REACH IN GLASS COOLER,UNDER CRATE ACROSS FRONT SAME COOLER,AT MOTOR OF DELI DISPLAY UNIT,ON FLOOR UNDER CASHIER AREA,ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN CLUTTER IN SIDE STORAGE ROOM,ON FLOOR NEXT TO REACH IN COOLER ,ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE BEHIND PREP TABLE AND CHEST FREEZER,INSIDE OF FRYER CABINETS,UNDER GRILL TABLE,BEHIND AND UNDER SHELVING UNIT IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND UPPER STORAGE LANDING AREA, BEHIND ALL CHEST FREEZERS.MOTORS AT ALL COOLERS.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/19/20.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM MEAT SLICER,KNIFE CADDY
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES,LOOSE WALL OUTLETS.MUST SEAL GAPS IN WALL BASES THROUGHOUT , DAMAGED WALL IN TOILET ROOM AND WHERE NEEDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.16 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE TAPE LINED UP ON WALLS IN SIDE STORAGE AREA,UNDER HAND SINK IN PREP AREA AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT FROM WALLS,CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND STORAGE .
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF EAR DOOR .MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-304.14 Inspector Comments: MUST STORE SOILED WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.
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Feb 4, 2020
Complaint
5 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE AND RAT DROPPINGS AND A STRONG SMELL OF URINE ON FLOOR NEXT TO FRONT REACH IN GLASS COOLER,AT MOTOR OF DELI DISPLAY UNIT,ON CARDBOARD SHELVING UNITS,ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN CLUTTER IN SIDE STORAGE ROOM,ON FLOOR NEXT TO REACH IN COOLER ,ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE UNDER T.V,INSIDE OF FRYER CABINETS,UNDER GRILL TABLE,BEHIND ,UNDER AND ON SHELVING UNIT IN REAR STORAGE AREA,IN BETWEEN ALL CHEST FREEZERS.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/4/20.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2243716 12/19/18 NOT CORRECTED #36- OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING THERMOMETERS FOR REACH IN COOLER FOR FACILITY OR IN DISREPAIR. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS FOR UNITS.#37- OBSERVED CHICKEN FLOUR NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS. #39-OBSERVED FACILITY UTILIZED CARDBOARD FOR LINING OF CONTAINERS, PREP TABLES AND REACH IN COOLERS. MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN.#44- OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR THROUGH OUT FACILITY (SINGLE USE ITEMS IN BOXES) FOOD ITEMS ETC.. MUST STORE ITEMS 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR.#47- OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN FACILITY HEAVILY SCORED, DARK GROOVES AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. #47-OBSERVED INSIDE OF REACH IN FREEZER WITH ACCUMULATION OF ICE BUILD UP INSIDE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN, DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.#49- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST AND DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY ON VARIOUS SHELVES AND COUNTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS.#49- 4-602.13 OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP ON FRYERS, OVEN, GRILL, PREP TABLES, ETC. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE KEPT FREE OF ACCUMULATION OF DUST, DIRT, AND FOOD DEBRIS.#53- OBSERVED FACILITY TOILET AND SINK WITH ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS AND FECES ON IT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ENTIRE RESTROOM.#55- OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN FACILITY FRONT PREP AREA; EXCESSIVE AND IMPROPER STORAGE IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND FOOD PREP AREA; CREATING HARBORAGE CONDITIONS FOR RODENTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE EXCESS STORAGE NOT NEEDED ON A DAILY BASIS, REMOVE OLD UNUSED EQUIPMENT, PROPERLY STORE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AND WALL AND DETAIL CLEAN THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FACILITY.#56- OBSERVED HOOD NOT CLEANED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DUST IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#57- OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF EAR DOOR .MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE SOILED WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM MICROWAVE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM MEAT SLICER,KNIFE CADDY.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE TAPE LINED UP ON WALLS IN SIDE STORAGE AREA AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT FROM WALLS,CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES,LOOSE WALL OUTLETS.MUST SEAL GAPS IN WALL BASES THROUGHOUT AND HOLE IN LOWER HALF WALL IN PREP AREA AND DAMAGED WALL IN TOILET ROOM.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND STORAGE .
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 19, 2018
Complaint
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 19 violations
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SEPERATION OF STORAGE AND DISPALY OF SPRAY BOTTLES AND OTHER CHEMICALS IN FACILITY. MUST STORE CHEMICALS, CLEANERS AND SPRAY BOTTLES IN designated area. priority violation 7-38-005 no citation issued
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-302.12 (A) OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT THERMOMETERS PROVIDED FOR MEASURING COOKED FOOD TEMPERATURE. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14N OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE 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 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 (C) OBSERVED READY TO EAT TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOOD INSIDE REFRIGERATOR IN PREP KITCHEN WITH OUT DATE MARK/ MISSING; COOKED CHICKEN, BEEF, ETC. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO UTILIZE DATE MAKRING ON READY TO EAT TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-203.11 OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN REAR WARE WASHING AREA. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND INSTALL A HAND SINK UNDER CITY WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUES
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-203.112(B) OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING THERMOMETERS FOR REACH IN COOLER FOR FACILITY OR IN DISREPAIR. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS FOR UNITS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHICKEN FLOUR NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACIITY UTILIVED CARBOARD FOR LINING OF CONTAINERS, PREP TABLES AND REACH IN COOLERS. MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR THROUGH OUT FACILITY (SINGLE USE ITEMS IN BOXES) FOOD ITEMS ETC.. MUST STORE ITEMS 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12 4-501.12 OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN FACILITY HEAVILY SCORED, DARK GROOVES AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REPALCE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-204.120 OBSERVED INSIDE OF REACH IN FREEZER WITH ACCUMULATION OF ICE BUILD UP INSIDE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN, DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST AND DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY ON VARIOUS SHELVES AND COUNTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP ON FRYERS, OVEN, GRILL, PREP TABLES, ETC. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE KEPT FREE OF ACCUMULATION OF DUST, DIRT, AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON MOP SINK NOT ACCESSABLE IN REARE OF FACILITY. MUST OBTAIN AND INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY TOILET AND SINK WITH ACCUMUALTION OF DEBRIS AND FEECES ON IT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ENTIRE RESTROOM
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN FACILITY FRONT PREP AREA; EXCESSIVE AND IMPROPER STORAGE IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND FOOD PREP AREA; CREATING HARBORAGE CONDITIONS FOR RODENTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE EXCESS STORAGE NOT NEEDED ON A DAILY BASIS, REMOVE OLD UNUSED EQUIPMENT, PROPERLY STORE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AND WALL AND DETAIL CLEAN THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FACILITY.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 OBSERVED HOOD NOT CLEANED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DUST IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.
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Oct 26, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES AT FRONT CASHIER AREA. INSTD TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD. FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP. INSTD TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE AND MAINTAIN
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EXTREME CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA, PILES OF UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND NON FOOD-RESTAURANT ITEMS THROUGH OUT, UNABLE TO ACCESS ALL AREAS. STOCK ON FLOOR IN SAME AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, ORGANIZE AND CLEAN AREA. ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6 INCHES.
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Oct 16, 2017
License
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: STAFF TOILET ROOM NOT CLEAN OR MAINTAINED. EXCESSIVE BROWN/BLACK FILTH IN TOILET. WALLS IN POOR REPAIR HOLES, HEAVILY STAINED SURFACES. FLOOR NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. HANDSINK NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO CLEAN TOILET, SINK, WALLS AND FLOOR. PAINT AND REPAIR WALLS SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. VIOLATION CRITICAL 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: OBSERVED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG WALL BASE IN VARIOUS AREAS. NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK OR PROOF OF SERVICE. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE WITH LOGBOOK. VIOLATION 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING. LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DUMPSTER MUST BE WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS. VIOLATION 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO TEST SANITIZER AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE. VIOLATION 7-38-030 SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES AT FRONT CASHIER AREA. INSTD TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD. FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP. INSTD TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, SIDES AND UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS INCLUDING ATTACHED MOTORS, AND INTERIOR OF HOOD. 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: FLOORS THROUGH OUT ALONG WALLBASE, UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EXTREME CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA, PILES OF UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND NON FOOD-RESTAURANT ITEMS THROUGH OUT, UNABLE TO ACCESS ALL AREAS. STOCK ON FLOOR IN SAME AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, ORGANIZE AND CLEAN AREA. ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6 INCHES.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tasty Fast Food & Grocery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tasty Fast Food & Grocery on file is from Jun 7, 2021. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tasty Fast Food & Grocery?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Tasty Fast Food & Grocery.

Has Tasty Fast Food & Grocery's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Tasty Fast Food & Grocery have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 13 earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Tasty Fast Food & Grocery means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.