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TRAN'S TOFU

2733 W LAWRENCE AVE · Chicago, IL 60625

Wholesale

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for TRAN'S TOFU on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
670271

Location recorded for this inspection · TRAN'S TOFU · 2733 W LAWRENCE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
14
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
557343

Location recorded for this inspection · TRAN'S TOFU · 2733 W LAWRENCE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 9

    WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: No hot running water available at any sink. Water temperature at 66.5 degrees F. Water heater (located in basement) not working. Critical violation. 7-38-030. Must restore hot running water to all sinks.

  • 12

    HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: No paper towels supplied at exposed hand sink or toilet room sink. No soap at toilet room sink. Garden hose attached to toilet room sink faucet, running to food processing equipment. Critical violation. 7-38-030. Must keep all handwashing sinks supplied with soap and disposable towels. Remove garden hose.

  • 13

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: Evidence of rodent infestation and improper pest control methods. Sighted numerous (hundreds) rodent dropping through-out premises, including on floors, shelves and equipment. Rear door not sealed to be rodent proof, noted 1/4 inch opening to outside at bottom of door. Screen door is torn and in poor repair, not tight-fitting. Critical violation. 7-38-020. Must eliminate rodent infestation, repair rear doors, have premises serviced by pest control company and wash, rinse and sanitize all surfaces and equipment. Seal all gaps/openings in floor, walls, ceiling around pipe chases etc.

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: Outside garbage area not maintained. Food debris and litter on ground around outside garbage dumpster. Numerous bird droppings on ground and bin immediatley outside rear door. Serious violation. 7-38-020. Must clean and maintain outside areas for rodent control and to avoid being a nuisance.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Must properly label all containers with contents name. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Rust on exterior surfaces of chest freezer and greasetrap, must re-finish or replace. No tight-fitting lids for inside garbage containers, must provide. Using milk crates for shelving. Must provide raised shelving to facilitate cleaning. Must provide proper, working drain stoppers for 3 compartment sink.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Following not clean: food cooking/processing equipment, shelves/racks, containers etc. Must clean and sanitize surfaces through-out establishment.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors through-out premises not maintained and not in good condition. Floors in rear and storage areas and basement not clean, noted standing water in some areas. Must clean, repair and re-grout floors through-out to be easily cleanable. Repair/seal holes in toilet room floor.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Walls and ceiling through-out establishment not clean and in poor repair. Black, mold-like stains on wall and ceiling surfaces, peeling paint. Must clean/sanitize, repair and maintain walls and ceiling through-out. Clean walk-in cooler fan guards. Screen wall vent to prevent insect entry. Remove insect glue traps hanging from ceiling. Clean all vents and ducts, including hood above fryers. Repair and clean front window sills.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Some lights not working or burned-out. Must repair or replace bulbs. Lights not shielded. Must install shields on all light fixtures.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: Toilet room door in poor repair, not tight fitting. Must repair or replace door.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: A hose may not be attached to any faucet unless a backflow prevention device is installed. All water connected equipment must be properly connected to City water supply. All hoses must be food grade quality. No exposed handsink in front packaging room. Must install handsink, supplied with hot and cold running water and properly connected to City sewer.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Coolers/freezers missing conspicuosly placed internal thermometers. No metal stem thermometer. Must provide proper thermometers.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Unnecessary articles stored through-out establishment and basement. Instructed to remove all unused clutter from premises and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher off floor and away from wall.

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322 of 417 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 1142636.

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