Taza Cafe
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2018
90
Score
The health department has logged six inspections at Taza Cafe, the earliest from 2014. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 23, 2018. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Public records show no inspections at Taza Cafe since Apr 23, 2018, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “food in original container, properly labeled” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Taza Cafe's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Apr 23, 2018
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPACKAGED DESSERTS BAKLAVA AT FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED IN INSTALL PREPER LABELS WITH INGREDIENTS NAME ETC.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEANE OF DEBRIS UNDER SHELVING NEAR REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Apr 10, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. APPROX 4-LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 47.6F AND 5-LBS OF LENTIL SOUP AT 48.9F. INSTUCTED MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. ALL FOODS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER AT COST APPROX $ 40.00-CDI. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP/ DISH WASING AREA NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED PREMISES FRONT PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT MAINTAINED,IE(DRAIN CLOGGED ),STANDING WATER, PIPE UNDERNEATH WASH BOWL LEAKING RELEASING WATER ON FLOORS FROM CLOGGED WASHBOWL. MUST REPAIR.PREMISES GIVEN 2-DAYS FOR MAKE REPAIR OF HAND SINK FOR ADEQUATE HAND WASHING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPACKAGED DESSERTS BAKLAVA AT FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED IN INSTALL PREPER LABELS WITH INGREDIENTS NAME ETC.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEANE OF DEBRIS UNDER SHELVING NEAR REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Jan 25, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: Found exposed hand sink in kitchen not accessible (Found pan and food debris in hand sink basin). Advised exposed hand sink must be accessible at all times. Advised exposed hand sink may only be used for washing hands. Operator removed items and cleaned hand sink during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-030.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: Found the following previous minor violations from report # 1751841, dated 4/12/16 not corrected: #33 OBSERVED INTERIOR UPPER AREAS,AND PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND EXTERIOR DOOR NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN. #35 OBSERVED CEILING VENTILATION VENT IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN. Operator corrected violations during inspection. Operator disposed of ice in ice machine, removed slimy, brown, mold-like substance inside upper interior of ice machine. Operator sanitized machine. Operator removed dust build up inside vent in employee restroom. Serious violation 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found cardboard used as a matt on floor in kitchen. Found tin foil used as a liner on shelves in kitchen. Must remove these items. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable, and non-porous. Must maintain same.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Found dry storage items (napkins, catering equipment, etc.) stored on shelves in employee restroom. Must remove from restroom and properly store in another area, at least 6 inches from the floor. Must maintain same.
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Apr 12, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPACKAGED BAKALVA NOT IN ORIIGINAL CONTAINER AT COUNTER NOT LABELED.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR UPPER AREAS,AND PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND EXTERIOR DOOR NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING VENTILATION VENT IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED ABOVE FOOD LINE BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCET NECK AT 3-COMP SINK LEAKY.MUST REPAIR.
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Jan 5, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED ON FOOD GRADE BAGS AT ALL TIMES. FOUND BEEF BEING STORED INSIDE WHITE PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS IN A 2DR REFRIGERATOR AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL CARD BOARD BOXES BEING USED AS LINERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND AT THE STAINLESS STEEL PREP TABLE. ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR LID OF THE ICE MACHINE AS WELL AS THE EDGES AROUND THE LID TO REMOVE SLIGHT GRIME BUILD-UP. ALSO MUST REPAINT RUSTY BOTTOM SHELF AT PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM THE 3-COMP SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD-UP AT CEILING FANS IN THE DINING ROOM AREA. MUST CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS AT CEILING AT THE EXHAUST HOOD TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COOKS WITH LONG STEM THERMOMETERS AT ALL TIMES.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALL FOOD HANDLER'S ON STAFF WITH THE ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 26, 2014
License
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEAL SMALL OPENING ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. DISCARD WORN CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST ALSO CLEAN PREP TABLES,CUTTING BOARDS AND SINKS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT SUCH AS THE ICE MACHINE,COOKING EQUIPMENT,SINKS AND SHELVES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST REMOVE SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT THE ICE MACHINE AND ANY EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY CONNECTED TO THE CITY WATER SUPPLY.
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Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUSTOMER GO INTO PREP AREA TO USE THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ONLY ALLOW AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN A FOOD PREP AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taza Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taza Cafe on file is from Apr 23, 2018. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taza Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “food in original container, properly labeled” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Taza Cafe.
Has Taza Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taza Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taza Cafe 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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