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Tavernita

151 W Erie St, Chicago, IL 60654
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Nov 21, 2013
100
Score
Low Risk

Public records show six inspections at Tavernita stretching back to 2012. The most recent report on file is from Nov 21, 2013. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The file hasn't been updated since Nov 21, 2013, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Tavernita's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Nov 21, 2013
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Sep 30, 2013
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Aug 29, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: CUSTOMER ADVISORY NOT POSTED ( RAW OYSTERS SERVED ), INSTRUCTED TO POST IN A CLEAR VIEW TO CUSTOMERS.
30
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: ONE LIGHT FIXTURE IN KITCHEN MISSING A SHIELD, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
36
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP STORED ON ICE CUBES, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER OFF CUBES.
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Aug 16, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT & CONDENSERS OF WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE KEPT CLEAN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS & FLOOR DRAINS AT THE BAR AREAS MUST BE FREE OF DEBRIS/DIRT OR CLUTTER.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AROUND PREP TABLE AT 'RAW BAR' MUST BE KEPT CLEAN & FREE OF DUST OR FOOD STAINS.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN THE DISHROOM MUST BE REPLACED.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HANDSINK ACROSS THE COOK'S LINE IS SLOW-DRAINING, MUST FIX.
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74
Jan 6, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 3, 2012
License
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. TWO URINAL IN MAN'S WASHROOM, FIRST FLOOR NOT MAINTAUNED,NOT ABLE TO FLUSH.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
11
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. RODENT PROOF ALL DOORS, INCLUDING BASEMENT AREA.SERIOUS VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED.NOT OPERATING.
18
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.NEED TO PROVIDE DRAIN LINE FOR THE GUN HOLDER IN ALL THE BARS,AND MUST DRAIN ON FLOOR DRAINS. SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINKS AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN RAW FISH AREA,AND BETWEEN THE ICE DISPENSER BEHIND THE BAR AREA.
32
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 ICE MACHINE,OBSERVED BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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. PROVIDE BASEBAORD WALL IN HALLWAY IN DININD AREA.ALSO REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN DINING AREA.
34
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.PEELING PAINT IN BASEMENT AREA(STORAGE).
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tavernita last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tavernita on file is from Nov 21, 2013. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tavernita?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tavernita.

Has Tavernita's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Tavernita have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tavernita 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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