Tropical Taste Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2022
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Score
The health department has logged six inspections at Tropical Taste Restaurant, the earliest from 2020. On Feb 17, 2022, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Tropical Taste Restaurant's record stops at Feb 17, 2022, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Insects, rodents, & animals not present” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 17, 2022
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 OBSERVED A 1/2" OPENING ALONG THE SIDES AND BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR TO THE ALLEY. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 OBSERVED RUST ON THE STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT THE RUSTED STORAGE SHELVES OR REPLACE THEM.
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Feb 8, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GARBAGE OVERFLOWING OVER THE TOP OF THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER SO THAT THE LID CANNOT BE CLOSED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE GARBAGE PICKUP SO THAT ALL GARBAGE CAN BE CONTAINED WITHIN THE DUMPSTER AND THE LID CAN BE CLOSED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: REMOVE THE FLY STRIP FROM THE CEILING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS. REPLACE THE PLASTIC CUTTING BOARD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH A DURABLE AND RESISTANT SURFACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON THE STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT THE RUSTED STORAGE SHELVES OR REPLACE THEM.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE WOOD SUPPORTS AND SHELVES BENEATH THE FRONT COUNTER. CLEAN THE MICROWAVE, PREP TABLES, INTERIOR SHELVES OF THE FREEZER, STEAM TABLE, GREASE TRAP, EXTERIOR OF GRILL AND ROTISERRIE OVEN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ALONG THE WALLS AND UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORD ON THE PREMISES DESCRIBING THE PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING PROOF OF VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORDS ON THE PREMISES RELATING TO EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING AS REQUIRED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1/2" OPENING ALONG THE SIDES AND BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR TO THE ALLEY. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: REMOVE THE DEAD INSECT FROM THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Dec 2, 2021
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE PRODUCE STAND UP 1-DOOR COOLER. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER FOR SAID COOLER.
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May 18, 2021
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK.
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May 11, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL SUPPLIES LISTED ON THE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE ALL PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2356297 DATED ON 01/08/20 NOT CORRECTED-#57 OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AND #58 OBSERVED ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. ALL PREVIOUS SAID CORE VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. 7-42-090.
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Jan 8, 2020
License
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL SUPPLIES LISTED ON THE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP SITTING ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER TO STORE THE ICE SCOOP.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATION.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tropical Taste Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tropical Taste Restaurant on file is from Feb 17, 2022. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tropical Taste Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tropical Taste Restaurant.
Has Tropical Taste Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tropical Taste Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tropical Taste Restaurant 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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