Twain
Last inspected: Nov 20, 2019
27
Score
There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The most recent visit was on Nov 20, 2019. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Twain dates to Nov 20, 2019.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 19 violations per visit versus roughly six violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited four times.
Twain's latest score of 27 falls below the Chicago average of 81. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
7
Major latest
12
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 20, 2019
Routine
7 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 19 violations
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLAMS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH NO DATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ALWAYS HAVE TAGS ATTACHED TO THE BATCH UNTIL THE LAST PRODUCT IS USED AND THEN THE TAG MUST BE STORED FOR AN ADDITIONAL 90 DAYS IN A FOLDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
14
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HIGH TEMPERATURE TEST KITS OR DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HIGH TEMPERATURE TEST KITS OR DEVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
48
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD IN THE PREP COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DATE MARK ON ALL TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS WITH THE PREPARED DATE AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
23
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MANAGER UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL AND THE NECESSARY CHEMICAL AND SUPPLIES FOR THE KIT.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES FOR CLEANING UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (SHORT RIBS, BEANS, AND POTATOES) ARE PREPARED OR CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AND THE MANAGER THAT OBTAINS IT ON PREMISE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
2
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LIGHT BULB BURNT OUT UNDER THE HOOD ON THE LEFT SIDE IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE LIGHT BULB UNDER THE HOOD IN THE KITCHEN.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON PREMISE.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN FOOD TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISE.
58
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE FOLLOWING HAND SINKS: THE KITCHEN, ALL 5 RESTROOMS, HOSTESS AREA, DISH WASHING AREA, AND BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND SINKS LISTED.
10
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE HOSTESS MINI REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A THERMOMETER IN THE HOSTESS MINI REFRIGERATOR.
36
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A CONTAINER STORED ON THE SHELF IN THE REAR OF THE KITCHEN WITH NO LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LABEL ON ALL CONTAINERS OF FOOD WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BACK DOOR AND FRONT DOOR ENTRANCE NOT TO BE RODENT PROOF WITH A GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS AT THE FRONT AND BACK DOOR ENTRANCES.
38
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD AT THE HAND SINK IN THE HOSTESS AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND SPLASH GUARD AT THE HAND SINK AT THE HOSTESS AREA.
39
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO HAVE A LEAK AT THE BOTTOM IN THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.ALSO OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINING SINK AT THE HAND SINK NEAR THE HOT WATER TANK CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING AT THE HAND SINK.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR TO BE SOILED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BACK OF THE HAND SINK NEAR THE HOT WATER TANK CLOSET, AND FLOORS IN THE LIQUOR CLOSET.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN UNUSED VACMASTER STORED UNDER THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE UNUSED EQUIPMENT OFF PREMISE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENTS ON THE CEILING TO HAVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS ON THE CEILING IN THE KITCHEN.
55
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Aug 21, 2018
License
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 3-304.11 OBSERVED EMPTY CLAM SHELLS TO BE USED TO SERVE CLAMS CASINO. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT THE CLAM SHELLS CANNOT BE REUSED. THE SHELLS WERE DISCARDED BY MANAGEMENT. PRIORITY 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
16
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-202.11 NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES AVAILABLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.12 OBSERVED EXPOSED WATER LINES AND PIPES RUNNING ACROSS THE LENGTH OF THE BAR AND OVER THE DISHMACHINE NEXT TO THE BAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO COVER OR ENCLOSE.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11 MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Twain last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Twain on file is from Nov 20, 2019. The public record contains two inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Twain?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Twain.
Has Twain's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Twain have averaged around 19 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Twain 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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