Toast
Last inspected: Sep 16, 2019
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Score
Public records show 15 inspections at Toast stretching back to 2010. On Sep 16, 2019, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well. Public records show no inspections at Toast since Sep 16, 2019, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around six violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded nine times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Toast on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Sep 16, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 6 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 SUPPLIES OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS TO TCS/RTE FOODS, PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS REGARDING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED EGGS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. (REFER TO HANDOUT)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT DISHES BEING STORED ABOVE THE HOT FOOD LINE IN THE PREP AREA, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST ADJUST THE SPLASH GUARD AT THE HAND-SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, SCREW MISSING, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON MOP SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ALONG WALL-BASE THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND UNDER THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Jan 3, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL A EXPOSED HAND WASHING WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVING BEHIND KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS AND ALONG WALLBASE ON BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 25, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA. ALSO, REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT DINING AND PREP AREA. CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD. FINISH PAINTING WALL IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Apr 21, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DISCONTINUE USE OF MILK CRATES FOR STORAGE RACKS IN THE PREP AREA. ALSO, REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON THE PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE TOASTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN KNIFE RACK ABOVE THE 3-COMP SINK, DUST PRESENT. LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES, AND INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF 1-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER ON THE EAST WALL., FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, BEHIND THE BAR, AND IN THE MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOM. DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND PAPER ARE PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS, EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST PRESENT. ALSO, PEELING PAINT ON THE WALL IN THE MENS TOILET ROOM, MUST REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS, AND MAINTAIN.
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May 17, 2016
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL SMALL AND BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A ICE BIN LID FOR ICE BIN IN BAR AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN OUT LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SOME PREP TABLES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,STOVE,,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYERS AND CABINETS,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CAN,PREP COOLER,WHEEL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT,OVER HEAD SHELVES,DISH RACKS,DELIME DISH MACHINE,ALL FOOD STORAGE SHELVES
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE AND 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: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL NEXT TO DISH MACHINE.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA AND HALL WAY LEADING TO TOILETROOMS.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING FANS,VENTILATION UNIT AND VENTS IN DINING AREA.MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF HOOD AND FILTERS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS AT BAR COUNTER.MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE ARTICLES FROM BAR 2- COMP SINK AND MAINTAIN
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May 10, 2016
Routine
12 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF PREP COOLER AT 52.8F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF ABOVE MENTIONED PREP OOLER SUCH AS 3/4 LB.SLICED HAM45.1F,4LBS. CHIRRIZO 46.73/4 LBS. CRAB MEAT 45.4F,1/2 LBS. DICED TOMATOES 46.6F,1LBS.ASPARAGUS45.4F,3LBS. EGG WHITES 45.3F,2LBS. SOUP STOCK 49.5F,2LBS. SMOKED SALMON 50.1F,3LBS.PROCUTTIO 46.2F-54.9F,1.5LBS. VEGETABLE CHIRROZO 46.6F-53.8F,8LBS.CHIRROZO 47.7F-44.8F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX.26.5LBS.$168.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY DISH WASHERS HANDLING DIRTY DISHES PUTTING THEM IN DISH MACHINE AND THEN REMOVING CLEAN DISHES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS AND WAITRESS HANDLING DIRTY DISHES REMOVING THEM FROM TABLE AND PUTTING BREAD IN TOASTER WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(CRITICAL 7-38-010A)
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 10- 20 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT GREASE TRAP,UNDER SIDES OF 3 PREP TABLES CRACKS AND CREVICES AND TABLE LEGS.ALSO EVIDENCE OF APPX.40 OR MORE RAT DROPPING SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT FURNANCE ROOM AND A DEAD DECAYED MOUSE ON TOP OF CRATE IN SAME AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DEAD MOUSE.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/10/16.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL SMALL AND BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A ICE BIN LID FOR ICE BIN IN BAR AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN OUT LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SOME PREP TABLES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,STOVE,,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYERS AND CABINETS,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CAN,PREP COOLER,WHEEL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT,OVER HEAD SHELVES,DISH RACKS,DELIME DISH MACHINE,ALL FOOD STORAGE SHELVES
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES,DISH WASHER.MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE AND 3- COMP SINK.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE AND KEEP DRY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL NEXT TO DISH MACHINE.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA AND HALL WAY LEADING TO TOILETROOMS.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING FANS,VENTILATION UNIT AND VENTS IN DINING AREA.MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF HOOD AND FILTERS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS AT BAR COUNTER.MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ARTICLES FROM ON TOP OF WALK IN COOLER AND IN BASEMENT FROM FLOOR.MUST REMOVE ARTICLES FROM BAR 2- COMP SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Dec 4, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROTECT ADJACENT CUTTING BOARD. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARD.
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Jan 28, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT WITH TOP IN DISREPAIR. TOP MUST BE INSULATED AND ATTACHED. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TOP OF REACH IN FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE ACCUMULATION ON INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT. DEFROST AND MAINTAIN WITH NO EXCESS ICE ACCUMULATION.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHEILDS ABOVE GRILL WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM ABOVE GRILL WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOPS NEED TO BE HUNG TO DRY AFER USE TO DETER SMALL FLY BREEDING ACTIVITY.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED ON FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER. ALL FOOD MUST BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Feb 27, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT REAR AREA, NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 19, 2014
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOUND INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED. FOOD(ICE) ARE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. BLACK WET SLIMY MOLD LIKE ON THE SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE AND ON THE PLASTIC LID OF THE ICE MACHINE. TAGGED THE ICE MACHINE " HELD FOR INSPECTION". INSTRUCTED NOT TO REMOVE THE TAG AND NOT TO USE THE ICE MACHINE UNTIL IT IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-005(A).
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH APPROXIMATELY 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE RIGHT SIDE CORNER OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOOR. ALSO THE PEST CONTROL; BOOK IS NOT MAINTAINED, NO IDPH LICENSE # AND NO MAP LOCATION NOTED.CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED. SURROUNDING AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ALL OVER THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL THE SURROUNDING AREA AND MAINTAINED. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1198853 DATED 5/14/13.#30- BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. 332-METAL RACK SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT WALK IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE RUST. MUST REMOVE. #35-BLACKENED MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST BE REPLACED.#36-MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE COOKS LINE. MUST REPLACE. CH 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE RIGHT LID FOR THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT REAR AREA, PREP AREA,KITCHEN,AROUND THE GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WALLS INSIDE THE MENS WASHROOM DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WALLS BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND TUBE BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH SLIMY MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE LIGHT SHIELD ON THE HOOD WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE ON THE COFFEE MACHINE AND ICE MAKER MACHINE CONNECTED TO THE WATER LINE. LEAK ON THE PIPE UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK. INSTRUCTED TO EXTEND THE FAUCET ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, NOT REACHING THE 1ST AND 3RD COMPARTMENT SINK.
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May 14, 2013
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: METAL RACK SHELVING THROUGHOUT WALK-IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE RUST. MUST REMOVE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE REPLACED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE COOKS LINE. MUST REPLACE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Jul 23, 2012
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELVES ABOVE THE PREP TABLES.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE NEEDED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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Jul 20, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48.5F. THE UNIT WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. DO NOT USE THE COOLER UNTIL THE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN REMOVED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED EGGS AT 55-59.1F, SOUP AT 44.7F, CHICKEN AT 44.6F, TUNA AT 43.8F, HAM AT 45.6F, PROSCIUTTO AT 47.6F, POTATO SALAD AT 46.4F, SALSA AT 48.0F, CHEESES AT 43.7F, SOUR CREAM AT 50.5F, YOGURT AT 49.2F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 100# OF FOOD WORTH $300. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELVES ABOVE THE PREP TABLES.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE NEEDED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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Aug 9, 2010
Tag Removal
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS
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Aug 4, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. OBSERVED BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE IN UPPER WATER RESERVOIR OF ICE MACHINE WHERE WATER FOR ICE IS DISPENSED. ALL ICE DISCARDED. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL CLEANED, SANITIZED AND C.D.P.H. CONTACTED @ 312-746-5426 FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND GREASE TRAP, EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DISH MACHINE WITH FOOD DEBRIS MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST PROVIDE DOOR SWEEP ON BASEMENT DOOR LEADING TO ADDITIONAL BASEMENT SPACE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Toast last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Toast on file is from Sep 16, 2019. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Toast?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Toast.
Has Toast's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Toast have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Toast means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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