Tasty Place
Last inspected: Jun 11, 2024
67
Score
TASTY PLACE, located at 2306 S Wentworth Ave in Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on June 11, 2024, resulting in a score of 67 with eight minor violations. The inspection noted that approved thawing methods were used, thermometers were provided and accurate, and contamination was prevented during food preparation, storage, and display. Across 19 scored inspections, TASTY PLACE has historically maintained mostly low-risk ratings.
19
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 11, 2024
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
67
Jun 4, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
45
May 25, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Aug 30, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 23, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
50
Jan 22, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
50
Jun 10, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
58
Apr 24, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 13, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
May 18, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Apr 7, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 31, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Jul 2, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Jun 23, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Sep 25, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
90
Sep 18, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Sep 16, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 9, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Dec 20, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Violations — Jun 11, 2024 Inspection
Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: 3-501.13: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS SHRIMP.FROZEN PREPACKAGED SHRIMP WAS STORED IN A BIN ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE APPROPRIATE THAWING METHODS.
35
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN THE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT COOLER AND IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS IN ALL MENTIONED HOT AND COLD HOLDING UNITS.
36
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.12: OBSERVED A BIN OF RAW PORK MEAT BEING THAWED IN THE MOP SINK WITH WATER RUNNING AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO, OBSERVED FOOD BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING ALL FOOD ITEMS IN THE MOP SINK, USE APPROPRIATE SINKS. ALSO, MUST STORE FOOD ITEMS ATLEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
39
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-301.12: OBSERVED THE SINK STOPPER FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENTS SINK UNABLE TO MAINTAIN WATER IN THE BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND ADEQUATE SINK STOPPER AND MAINTAIN.
48
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE CREVICES IN BETWEEN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD, IN THE CREVICES BETWEEN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE WALLS UNDER THE VENTLATION HOOD ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.17: OBSERVED THE FOUR VENTILATION COVERS ON THE OUTSKIRT OF THE VENTILATION HOOD AND ABOVE THE FOOD PREP TABLES IN THE REAR DISHWASHING/FOOD PREP AREA WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN THE LOWER WALLS AND FLOORS UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL MENTIONED OPENING TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE POINTS AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14: OBSERVED THE WALLS AND DRIP GUARD UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND GREASE DROPLETS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE ENTIRE VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
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Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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