Toast

2046 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: May 14, 2019
35
Score
High Risk

The most recent inspection for TOAST, located at 2046 N Damen Ave in Chicago, IL, occurred on May 14, 2019, and was classified as high risk with a score of 35. This inspection identified four major and thirteen minor violations, including issues related to garbage disposal, facility maintenance, and procedures for diarrheal events. Despite this recent high-risk inspection, TOAST has a historical pattern of mostly low-risk inspections across its thirteen scored visits.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
13
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 14, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 13 minor violations.
35
Jun 6, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Jun 24, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Jul 2, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Nov 28, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
May 29, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Feb 11, 2013
Complaint
7 minor violations.
70
Oct 30, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 23, 2012
Complaint
7 minor violations.
70
Aug 6, 2012
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
78
Jul 30, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Jul 25, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Mar 16, 2010
Complaint
3 minor violations.
86
Violations — May 14, 2019 Inspection
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE GARBAGE CANS WITH LIDS FOR PREP AREA AND ELIMINATE BUCKETS USED FOR GARBAGE CANS.
54
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
5
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE DRINKING FROM A OPEN CUP IN THE REAR PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE A ENCLOSED DRINK CONTAINER.
6
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS STORED INSIDE OF COOLERS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
23
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON THE MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
25
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
37
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
41
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST STORE SILVERWARE WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
44
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE FOIL LINED ON SHELVING UNITS IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,REAR PREP AREA PREP TABLES.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED ON BASEMENT SHELVING UNIT.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,WALL TRIM IN DISH WASHING AREA IN POOR REPAIR,GAP IN LOWER WALL BASE NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT,DAMAGED LOWER WALL UNDER FRONT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALL UNDER DISH MACHINE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP AREA AND AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND UDER DISH MACHINE.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING VENTILATION COVER ON COMPRESSOR IN WALK IN COOLER.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
57
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)