Tiny Tapp — Tiny Cafe

55-71 W Riverwalk, Chicago, IL 60601

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Aug 22, 2023

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Tiny Tapp — Tiny Cafe, the earliest from 2018. On Aug 22, 2023, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The file hasn't been updated since Aug 22, 2023, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 22, 2023

Complaint

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( fish, beef...) facility also wash utensils in 3-comp sink. instructed to obtain a food service manager certificate. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Jun 13, 2023

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jun 6, 2023

Complaint

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

View 3 violations

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: Found 20 lbs of cooked chicken held at 57.3f in a large container, chicken was cooked a day before and stored in prep cooler. Instructed manager to keep all Cold TCS foods held at 41 f or lower. Priority violation 7-38-005. chicken discarded valued at $70.

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: Improper cooling method, found 20 lbs of cooked chicken held in a large container with tight fitting cover in prep cooler that was cooked a day before. instructed mgr to use shallow pan, uncovered when cooling down TCS foods. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: No hand wash sink provide in main prep kitchen, Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).

May 17, 2018

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: ONLY A HAND SINK AT CAFE SIDE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ADDITIONAL SINK FOR WASHING OR RINSING COFFEE MACHINE PARTS.

May 15, 2018

Complaint

2 minor violations.

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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE NO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE STEAMING MILK FOR FLAVORED COFFEE, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

Inspector notes: NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT CAFE SIDE HAND WASH SINK. ALSO OBSERVED STAFF RINSING COFFEE MACHINE PARTS IN HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AND NOT TO USE THE HAND WASH SINK FOR OTHER THAN HANDS WASHING. IN THE MEANTIME EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS IN THE BAR SIDE HANDS WASH SINK.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tiny Tapp — Tiny Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tiny Tapp — Tiny Cafe on file is from Aug 22, 2023. The public record contains five inspections in total.

Has Tiny Tapp — Tiny Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tiny Tapp — Tiny Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tiny Tapp — Tiny 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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