Turkitch

131 N Clinton St, Chicago, IL 60661

Other

Last inspected: Jan 21, 2020

Score

High Risk

The inspection history at Turkitch is still short, with only two visits logged. Turkitch was last inspected on Jan 21, 2020. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record. The most recent inspection at Turkitch is from Jan 21, 2020, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around one violation to closer to nine violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “allergen training as required” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Turkitch's 52 doesn't quite reach. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 21, 2020

Routine

4 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN, BEEF, COOKED GARBANZO BEANS AND RICE). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (COOKED POTATOES, COOKED CHICKEN,RICE, BEANS, HOUSE SAUCES STORED IN REFRIGERATION UNITS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD OR USE BY DATE LABELS (NOT TO EXCEED 7 DAYS) ON ALL ITEMS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. MUST MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT HAIR NET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WHILE HANDLING FOOD.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS OVER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ONSITE FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

Oct 28, 2019

License

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM THE CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Turkitch last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Turkitch on file is from Jan 21, 2020. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Turkitch?

Across the inspection record, “allergen training as required” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Turkitch.

Has Turkitch's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Turkitch have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Turkitch 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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