Turkitch
Last inspected: Aug 26, 2022
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Score
Turkitch appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2019. Turkitch was last inspected on Aug 26, 2022. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Note that Turkitch's inspection history hasn't been updated since Aug 26, 2022; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing seven times across the record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Aug 26, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 19, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE/FOOD NOT PROTECTED. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR, ICE BIN, AND ALL ICE CONTACT SIDES AND INTERIOR OF THE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE AND TOUCHING THE ICE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MISSING CEILING TILES BY THE REAR STORAGE SWING DOORS AND ABOVE WALK-IN FREEZER
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD WITH COMMON NAME AT DRY FOOD STORAGE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: SHELF WERE THE CLEAN POT ARE STORED AT REAR DISHROOM, MUST BE ELEVATED 4" FROM FLOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXCESS BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AROUND RUBBER GASKE INTERIOR OF TWO DOORS REACH-IN COOLER AT PREP AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WATER ON FLOOR IN FRONT OF PREP COOLER AT FRONT SERVING AREA.KEEP FLOOR DRY.REPAIR ISSUE.
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Dec 2, 2021
Complaint
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/ TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS INCLUDING CHICKEN AND BEEF ARE BEING COOKED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ONE IN CHARGE ON SITE. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRIPPING UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE WORKERS NOT WEARING MASKS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PUT ON MASKS AND WASH HANDS. PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER 2021-1
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Oct 22, 2021
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRIPPING UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 EMPLOYEES SERVING FOOD NOT WEARING MASKS AND 1 PATRON ORDERING FOOD NOT WEARING A MASK. EMPLOYEES WERE ASKED TO PUT ON MASKS IMMEDIATELY AND PATRON LEFT SHORTLY AFTER BECAUSE HE DID NOT HAVE A MASK. 7-28-060
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Apr 14, 2021
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNECESSARY ITEMS FROM OUTDOOR REAR OF FACILITY. MAINTAIN OUTSIDE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOPS NEED TO BE HUNG AFTER USE. MOP AREA NEEDS TO BE CLEANED AND ORGANIZED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER ALL FACILITY TOO CLUTTERED. REMOVE ANY UNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE REMAINING ITEMS. REMOVE ALL FOOD FROM OFFICE AREA AND STORE IN DRY STORAGE OR FOOD PREP AREA. STORE ALL FOOD RELATED PREODUCT UP OFF FLOOR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HUD FILTER NEEDS TO BE REPLACED FOR DRIP PREVENTION.
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May 1, 2020
Complaint
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE (MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS TOTAL) OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: GRIME ON FLOOR UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,BEHIND GREASE TRAP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Jan 10, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-204.117 OBSERVED CHLORINE CHEMICAL SANITIZING DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY DISPENSING CHLORINE SANITIZER WHILE DISHES WERE BEING WASHED. 0 PPM CHLORINE. DISH REPAIRMAN ARRIVED DURING THE INSPECTION AND REPAIRED MACHINE. RECOMMEND USING TEST STRIPS TO CHECK SANITATION LEVELS DAILY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 - MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE (MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS TOTAL) OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E) SOME MINERAL INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH SPICES WITH COMMON NAME, ONCE IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: GRIMES ON FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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Mar 22, 2019
Complaint
No violations found.
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Mar 6, 2019
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE FRONT SIDE PANEL SEAM, AT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Turkitch last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Turkitch on file is from Aug 26, 2022. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Turkitch?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Turkitch.
Has Turkitch's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Turkitch have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Turkitch 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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