Twist a Tapas Cafe

3412 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Sep 3, 2013

Score

Low Risk

Twist a Tapas Cafe has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 3, 2013. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The most recent inspection at Twist a Tapas Cafe is from Sep 3, 2013, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.

Twist a Tapas Cafe's latest score of 95 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 3, 2013

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

Aug 29, 2013

Routine

7 minor violations.

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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE AND STANDING RUSTY WATER BENEATH PUMP COMPARTMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION . MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL ATT:A.LOPEZ. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: All food stored in coolers must be dated & labeled. Consumer advisory must be posted.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector notes: All clean single service utensils must be stored with handles up.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: PREP TABLE MANUAL CAN OPENER REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: Clean and maintain the walls and ceilings so they are smooth and sanitary from top to bottom on the north wall behind dry storage shelvings.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING. REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON THE VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS.MUST PROVIDE A VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE ICE MAKER.

Linen: clean and soiled properly stored

Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE DIRTY LINEN IN CONTAINERS WITH LIDS.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Twist a Tapas Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Twist a Tapas Cafe on file is from Sep 3, 2013. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Twist a Tapas Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Twist a Tapas Cafe have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Twist a Tapas 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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