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The Touch of Europe — Red

5415 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60641
Greek / Mediterranean
Last inspected: Sep 15, 2017
86
Score
Low Risk

The Touch of Europe — Red appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2013. The most recent report on file is from Sep 15, 2017. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The file hasn't been updated since Sep 15, 2017, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090”, showing up two times.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting The Touch of Europe — Red on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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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
Sep 15, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1589106 DATED 12/14/2015. #45- NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATED ON THE EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE DEEP FRYER AND GRILL. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE GREASE AND DUST AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE GRILL, DEEP FRYER AND STOVE WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 14, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.
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Dec 2, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 12-4-14 NOT CORRECTED #38- INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS BEHIND MAIN BAR AND REAR BAR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.
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90
Dec 4, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK WITH EXCESSIVE LIME BUILD-UP BEHIND REAR BAR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL BEHIND MAIN BAR AND REAR BAR.----------MUST PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER AT MOP SINK FAUCET.
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90
Dec 20, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FROZEN MEATS IN NON-FREEZER GRADE BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MEATS IN FOOD GRADE BAGS.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Touch of Europe — Red last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Touch of Europe — Red on file is from Sep 15, 2017. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Touch of Europe — Red?

Across the inspection record, “previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Touch of Europe — Red.

Has The Touch of Europe — Red's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Touch of Europe — Red have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Touch of Europe — Red 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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