Taza Catering
Last inspected: Dec 6, 2023
67
Score
Inspectors have visited Taza Catering nine times, with records going back to 2018. On Dec 6, 2023, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Taza Catering dates to Dec 6, 2023.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded 10 times in the inspection record.
Taza Catering's latest score of 67 falls below the Chicago average of 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 6, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2568703 CONDUCTED ON 12/19/2022: FOUND TWO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP HAND SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB UNDER THE HOOD LOCATED NEAR THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS.
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Dec 19, 2022
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND CEILING TILES LOCATED IN FOOD PREP AREA MISSING INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND EXHAUST FAN LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA PEELING AND RUSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND TWO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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Nov 29, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 68 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM FILLED WITH GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. FOUND EXHAUST FAN LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA PEELING AND RUSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND TWO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. HANDWASHING SIGNAGE MUST BE POSTED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES.
10
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND STORAGE SHELF UNDER GRILL FILLED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND CEILING TILES LOCATED IN FOOD PREP AREA MISSING INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE. FOUND A HOLE UNDER HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN DISH/ FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Jan 13, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 CEILING TILES MISSING IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WITH ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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90
May 19, 2020
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD LABELS ON DESERTS (ASSORTED BAKLAVA S) FOR INDIVIDUAL SALE ON FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHICKEN STORED INSIDE OF GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS/CONTAINERS ONLY ONLY FOR STORAGE OF FOOD ITEMS.MUST MAINTAIN
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May 12, 2020
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (HUMMUS, CHICKEN, DICED TOMATOES, COOKED RICE, ETC ). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND AT LEAST ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE OPERATING WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON SITE WITHOUT NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIAARHEAL INCIDENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. MUST MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD LABELS ON DESERTS (ASSORTED BAKLAVA S) FOR INDIVIDUAL SALE ON FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE WITHOUT PROOF OF SERVICE PROVIDED FOR CONTROLLING PEST IN ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL NEEDED DOCUMENTS IN LOG BOOK AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHICKEN STORED INSIDE OF GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS/CONTAINERS ONLY ONLY FOR STORAGE OF FOOD ITEMS.MUST MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
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Oct 9, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE BUT NO CLEAN-UP KIT PREMISES DURING INSPECTION . INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN EMPLOYEE'S BATHROOM
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER OF FOOD AND EQUIPMENT THROUGH OUT THE STORAGE AREA AND WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, PROPERLY ELEVATE STOCK 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALLS FOR BETTER CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
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Oct 2, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUSLY CITED CORE VIOLATION FROM DECEMBER 5 2018 REPORT #2241061 NOT CORRECTED. VIOLATION # 55 MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM ALL CEILING VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VIOLATION # 60 ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE BUT NO CLEAN-UP KIT PREMISES DURING INSPECTION . INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN EMPLOYEE'S BATHROOM
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,WHEEL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM TOP OF EQUIPMENT/COOLERS AND SHELVES
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED USE OF CARD BOARD BOXES FOR FLOOR COVERING . MUST REMOVE AND KEEP FLOORS EASY CLEANABLE,
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER OF FOOD AND EQUIPMENT THROUGH OUT THE STORAGE AREA AND WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, PROPERLY ELEVATE STOCK 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALLS FOR BETTER CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
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Dec 5, 2018
License
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM, OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR DIARRHEA AND VOMITING EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT & POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS ON TCS FOODS HELD IN COOLER OVER 24 HRS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES ON FOOD AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER, AND ON LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT & REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM ALL CEILING VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT & REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NO MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taza Catering last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taza Catering on file is from Dec 6, 2023. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taza Catering?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Taza Catering.
Has Taza Catering's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taza Catering have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Taza Catering means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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