Turquoise Cafe
Last inspected: Mar 14, 2019
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Score
Going back to 2010, Turquoise Cafe has 14 inspections in the public record. Turquoise Cafe was last inspected on Mar 14, 2019. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Note that Turquoise Cafe's inspection history hasn't been updated since Mar 14, 2019; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded nine times in the inspection record.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Turquoise Cafe is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Mar 14, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 7, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS WITH NO SELL BY DATES ON LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS MUST HAVE SELL BY DATES ON LABELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST HAVE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES.
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Jul 10, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS ALSO OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON 1ST FLOOR REACH IN COOLER COMPRESSORS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOLERS COMPRESSORS AND DOOR GASKETS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON 1ST FLOOR CEILING VENTILATION COVERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE COFFEE STATION REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (LAMB, BEEF, RICE, ETC.) ARE PREPARED, MUSTAFA GULFER CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE EXPIRED ON 08/28/16. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST HAVE A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Feb 18, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION FOUND EGGS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY IN THE SLIDING DOOR ABOVE PRODUCE AND OTHER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AND IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO FOUND RAW CHICKEN BEING STORED ABOVE FISH AND OTHER SEAFOOD IN A 2DR REFRIGERATOR AS WELL AS IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. FOUND FOODS NOT PROPERLY PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGER THAT RAW AGGS AND RAW CHICKEN MUST ALWAYS BE STORED ON THE MOST BOTTOM SHELVES IN REFRIGERATORS AND WALK-IN COOLERS AT ALL TIMES.CDI.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND MANY COOKED PREPARED FOODS INSIDE CONTAINERS IN REFRIGERATORS AND WALK-IN COOLER NOT DATED OR LABELED. ALL FOODS NOT FOUND IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND PREPARED COOKED FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY DATED AND LABELED AT ALL TIMES. ALSO FOUND BEEF, CHICKEN, SEAFOOD AND PASTRY DOUGH BEING STORED IN WHITE PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS STORED IN THE 2DR FREEZER. ALL OF THE ABOVE MUST BE STORED IN FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN BACK PREVENTOR AT THE MOP SINK IN THE BASEMENT AREA.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR THE NEW COOK IN THE KITCHEN WHO HAS BEEN EMPLOYED LESS THAN 30 DAYS(PROOF WAS PROVIDED).
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Aug 24, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
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Aug 17, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, NOT MAINTAINING COOLER TEMP AT 40'F, COOLER READING 60'F, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT USE UNTIL COOLER IS READING 40'F AND BELOW, COOLER TAGGED, MUST FAX A LETTER FOR TAG REMOVAL TO #312746-4240, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMP, FOODS SUCH AS, BEEF STEW, SLICED MELON, COOKED MASHED POTATOES, YOGURT, EGGS, FLAN, MILK, LAMB SHANK, SAUSAGE, COLE SLAW, AND CUT FRENCH FLIES, ALL READING BETWEEN 55-60'F, ALL FOODS DUMPED AND DISCARDED AT A TOTAL OF APPROX., 40 POUNDS AND ABOUT $500.00, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED: DATED 12/11/2014, FOR VIOLATIONS LISTED BELOW, INSPECTION REPORT #: 1512917 31 MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE. 33 EXHAUST HOOD, AND INTERIOR ICE MACHINE PANEL NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. 36 LIGHT BULBS NOT SHIELDED UNDER BASEMENT EXHAUST HOOD AND WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS. 42 FOOD HANDLER IN PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED HAIR RESTRAINT FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREA. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
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Dec 11, 2014
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXHAUST HOOD, AND INTERIOR ICE MACHINE PANEL NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT BULBS NOT SHIELDED UNUDER BASEMENT EXHAUST HOOD AND WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED FOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER IN PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED HAIR RESTRAINT FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Jun 18, 2014
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, TOP AREA AND INTERIOR PANELS, HAVE BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE, AND USE PRE PACKAGE ICE, UNTIL MACHINE IS CLEAN, MACHINE TAGGED, INSTRUCTED TO FAX A LETTER TO CDPH ONCE MACHINE IS PROPERLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE, ALONG RECEIPTS FROM COMPANY WHO CLEANED MACHINE, FAX #312746-8040, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005 (A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RESTRICT USING CARRYOUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, MUST INVEST IN FOOD GRADE BAGS, RESEAL/REPLACE RUSTY WIRE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER BASEMENT AREA,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN BOTTOM PANEL OF BASEMENT REACH-IN FREEZER,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND FIRST FLOOR BAR AREA,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, AND CLEAN AND REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCES FROM WALL BY BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY, RESTRICT STORING ON FOOD PRODUCTS,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN STOPPER, AND THE SAME SINK LEAKING FAUCET,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER NOTED IN STORAGE AREAS AND FURNACE ROOM IN BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Oct 25, 2013
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN GASKETS ON SMALL ONE DOOR REACH IN FREEZER AND THREE DOORS PREP REACH IN COOLER DOORS IN THE KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN. ALSO OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVING UNITS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE UNITS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; ONE DOOR FREEZER, STOVE AND MOP SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON FLOORS; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS; AT BAR AREA, BASEMENT PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREAS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE GREASE ON HOODS AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA/MAIN KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON WEST WALLS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUST AND GREASE ON GREASE TRAP UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND RE-PAINT.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE MAIN KITCHEN COOLERS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER NOTED AT STORAGE AREAS AND FURNACE ROOM IN BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP AT BAR AREA IMPROPERLY STORED; INSTRUCTED TO STORED INSIDE AN APPROVED SANITIZER.
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Aug 2, 2012
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE; FOUND LARGE CONTAINER OF CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP, ABOUT 10LBS, INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AT 50.1F. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER STATED, "SOUP COOKED YESTERDAY." INSTRUCTED COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE AT 40F OR BELOW. INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. SOUP DISCARDED, V=$200. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON PREP REACH IN COOLER DOORS AT MAIN KITCHEN, REPLACE BROKEN WALK IN COOLER DOOR HANDLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; FREEZER, LARGE OVEN AND STOVE IN BASEMENT KITCHEN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS, THRU-OUT BASEMENT KITCHEN AND STORAGE ROOMS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAIT WALLS AND CEILING THRU-OUT PREP AREA IN BASEMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCETS FOR EXPOSED SINK AT MAIN KITCHEN AT 1ST FLOOR, 3PART SINK IN BASEMENT AND BAR 3PART SINK. ALSO MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION FOR LARGE OVEN IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED, CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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Jul 29, 2011
Suspected Food Poisoning
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 10/8/11.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CAULKING WORN OUT ALONG THE SPLASHBUARD OF THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 10/8/11.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 10/8/11.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 10/8/11.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 10/8/11.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING A DINNER PLATE AND CUTTING THE BREAD IN THE PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL EMPLOYEES PREPARING AND COOKING IN THE PREP AREA MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ICE SCOOP IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT ICE CONTAMINATION.(NOT INSIDE THE ICE BIN,ON TOP OF THE ICE).
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Jul 8, 2011
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. OBSERVED FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN'S EXPOSED SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. FOUND ONE GAL. OF CLOROX, A LARGE CONTAINER WITH SOAP AND WATER AND A BOTTLE OF DISH DETERGENT INSIDE SINK. INSTRUCTED EXPOSED SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING, TO USE SINK FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. NO HAND DRYING DEVICE/PAPER TOWELS FOR EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. MUST HAVE REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-42-010(B).
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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. MUST LABEL DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; UPPER INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, MEAT SLICER AND FREEZER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE STORAGE AREAS AND FURNACE ROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA ABOVE PREP TABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR BASEMENT 3PART SINK FAUCET AND SEAL GREASE TRAP UNDER SAME SINK.
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Mar 18, 2011
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST SEAL RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT AND BOTTOM PANEL OF PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; STORAGE SHELVES THRU-OUT BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT BASEMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST SEAL AND CLEAN RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER BASEMENT 3PART SINK.
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May 5, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. OBSERVED FRONT BAR GUN HOLDER NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.ALSO CLEAN 1STR FLOOR 2 DOOR COOLER FAN GUARD COVER.
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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.OBSERVED THE BASEMENT FLOOR DRAIN NOT CLEAN IN FRONT OF WALK-IN COOLER ALSO BEHIND THE BAR 1ST. FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.OBSERVED DIRTY LIGHT SHIELD IN MAIN PREP AREA AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT PREP AND DISH AREA ALSO IN HOOD OVER STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND PROVIDE SHIELDS TO THE ABOVE SPACES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Turquoise Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Turquoise Cafe on file is from Mar 14, 2019. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Turquoise Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Turquoise Cafe.
Has Turquoise Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Turquoise Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Turquoise Cafe 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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