Non-Inspection
Dec 5, 2024
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0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 5, 2024 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Tbaar
2234 S Wentworth Ave
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3 inspectionsCanvass Re-Inspection
Dec 26, 2023
Pass
6 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED PLASTIC COVERING ON WALL BEHIND PREP TABLE NEAR HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND LITTER ON THE SIDES OF EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA, OBSERVED DEBRIS IN SEATING AREA AROUND BOOTHS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED LIGHT OUT IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED UNISEX RESTROOM WITHOUT COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN RESTROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 57Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DIRECT FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEE TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 26, 2023 · Original Source
Canvass
Dec 19, 2023
Fail
7 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED PLASTIC COVERING ON WALL BEHIND PREP TABLE NEAR HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE TO MEASURE THE PROPER CONCETRATION OF SANITIZING CHEMICAL(CHLORINE BLEACH) AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN CHEMICAL TEST KIT AND RETAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED LIGHT OUT IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED UNISEX RESTROOM WITHOUT COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN RESTROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND LITTER ON THE SIDES OF EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA, OBSERVED DEBRIS IN SEATING AREA AROUND BOOTHS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 57Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DIRECT FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEE TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 19, 2023 · Original Source