Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for TAI HO YEE FOOD CO on .
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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2622411
Location recorded for this inspection · TAI HO YEE FOOD CO · 2422 S WENTWORTH AVE
Recorded violations
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING/NOT WORKING AT LEFT SIDE AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2596719
Location recorded for this inspection · TAI HO YEE FOOD CO · 2422 S WENTWORTH AVE
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AND HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
33
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: 3-501.15(B): UPON ARRIVAL, OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS STORE HOT MEATS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITHOUT PROEPERLY COOLING. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER COOLING METHODS TO COOL FRESHLY COOKED FOOD ITEMS BEFORE STORING IN WALK-IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11: UPON ARRIVAL, OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA NOT COVERED WHILE NOT BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO COVER MENTIONED FOOD ITEMS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-301.12: OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING ONE SINK STOPPER FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2596143
Location recorded for this inspection · TAI HO YEE FOOD CO · 2422 S WENTWORTH AVE
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AND HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
33
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: UPON ARRIVAL, OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS STORE HOT MEATS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITHOUT PROEPERLY COOLING. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER COOLING METHODS TO COOL FRESHLY COOKED FOOD ITEMS BEFORE STORING IN WALK-IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXMATELY 60 MICE DROPPINGS AND 5 RAT DROPPINGS ON SITE. THE FOLLOWING AREAS WHERE THE MICE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED WERE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, IN THE INSIDE OF THE OVEN IN THE REAR DISHWASHING/ FOOD PREP AREA, THE FLOORS SURROUNDING THE THERMOSTAT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, AND BEHIND THE DOOR LEADING TO THE BASEMENT AT THE FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RODENT DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: UPON ARRIVAL, OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA NOT COVERED WHILE NOT BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO COVER MENTIONED FOOD ITEMS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK NEAR THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT A SPLASHGUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASH GUARD AT THE MENTIONED HANDWASHING SINK.
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING ONE SINK STOPPER FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2573863
Location recorded for this inspection · TAI HO YEE FOOD CO · 2422 S WENTWORTH AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 ISSUED.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA KIT ON PREMISES; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA KIT MUST BE ON PREMISES IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT EXPOSED HANDSINKS OR IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO POST (CORRECTED ON SITE).
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE (BROWN SUGAR, SALT, ETC.)
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALL ATTACHMENTS AND FLOORS AS FOLLOWS: CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AND FRONT COUNTER AREA, INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED AND FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2497752
Location recorded for this inspection · TAI HO YEE FOOD CO · 2422 S WENTWORTH AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACE MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
45
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSE AS A SHELF LINER. INSTRUCTED NOT TO RE-USE CARDBOARD.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-102.11 OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR ALL FOOD STORAGE IN REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS. 4-101.17 OBSERVED RAW WOOD BEING USED AS A CHOPPING BLOCK FOR COOKED MEATS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW WOOD OR DO NOT USE RAW WOOD MATERIAL FOR A FOOD CONTACT SURFACE.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE COOKING UNITS LOCATED IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE REAR 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IN ALL PREP AREAS.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 4-202.18 OBSERVED MISSING VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE 1ST FLOOR REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. 6-501.14 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE HOOD FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THREE MALE FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
16
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2497460
Location recorded for this inspection · TAI HO YEE FOOD CO · 2422 S WENTWORTH AVE
Recorded violations
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-202.12(A) OBSERVED ONE OUT OF THREE FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINKS NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE, AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION THE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE WAS 89F AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT SAID HAND WASHING SINK MAINTAINS 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.12 OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM AT THE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A HAND DRYING PROVISION (SUCH AS PAPER TOWELS) IN THE TOILET ROOM AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C)
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGN NEEDED IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACE MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ABOUT 40 LBS OF RAW WHOLE DUCKS AND A RAW WHOLE PIG HANGING (DRYING) ON A RACK IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID FOODS AND TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE TOILET ROOM AND ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER THE CRATES LOCATED BY THE REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
45
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSE AS A SHELF LINER. INSTRUCTED NOT TO RE-USE CARDBOARD.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-102.11 OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR ALL FOOD STORAGE IN REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.17 OBSERVED RAW WOOD BEING USED AS A CHOPPING BLOCK FOR COOKED MEATS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW WOOD OR DO NOT USE RAW WOOD MATERIAL FOR A FOOD CONTACT SURFACE.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE COOKING UNITS LOCATED IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE REAR 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IN ALL PREP AREAS.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 4-202.18 OBSERVED MISSING VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE 1ST FLOOR REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE HOOD FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THREE MALE FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2300507
Location recorded for this inspection · TAI HO YEE FOOD CO · 2422 S WENTWORTH AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR ALL FOOD STORAGE IN REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IN ALL PREP AREAS.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2176427
Location recorded for this inspection · TAI HO YEE FOOD CO · 2422 S WENTWORTH AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE DURING DISPLAY. FOUND BBQ PORK, DUCK FEET, AND WHOLE DUCKS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 115.2 - 81.8 DEGREES. ALL FOOD WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME TOTAL VALUE 30 LBS $80.00 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED AT FRONT COUNTER AREA AND BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT. CLEAN ALL AIR VENTS AND HOOD VENTS TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COUNTER SPACE AND STORAGE SHELVES. DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF GROUT, FLOORS IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA MISSING TILES MUST REPLACE, FLOORS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT SHEILDS IN BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2059822
Location recorded for this inspection · TAI HO YEE FOOD CO · 2422 S WENTWORTH AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: REMOVE DUST BUILD UP AT FAN HOUSING IN 1ST FLOOR WALK-IN COOLER.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST ELEVATE ITEMS AT FRONT SELLING AREA AND BASEMENT 6INCHES OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR THE EASY OF CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING. CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLERS OF MEAT JUICES.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE CLUTTER AT FRONT DISPLAY AREA AND IN BASEMENT PREP AREA ACROOS FROM STAIRS IN THE FORM OF CARDBOARD BOXES AND PLASTIC BAGS. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1953661
Location recorded for this inspection · TAI HO YEE FOOD CO · 2422 S WENTWORTH AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SOME SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT WITH RUST; INSTRUCTED TO PAINT SHELVES.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT PREP AREA; PAINT OR TILE WHERE NEEDED.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THREE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINK (ONE OBSERVED); FOR PROPER SET UP TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1562169
Location recorded for this inspection · TAI HO YEE FOOD CO · 2422 S WENTWORTH AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: KITCHEN'S FLOOR IN BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR, UNEVEN, CRACKS AND CRECICES POOLING WASTE WATER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOOR SO IT'S SMOOTH AND EASILY CLAEANABLE.
37
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: TOILET ROOM DOOR PROPPED OPEN THATS TOO CLOSE FOR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP CLOSE.
42
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIRMENTS NOT MET.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1441453
Location recorded for this inspection · TAI HO YEE FOOD CO · 2422 S WENTWORTH AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUSTY SHELVING UNDERNEATH COUNTER TOP IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST ELEVATE ITEMS AT FRONT SELLING AREA AND BASEMENT 6INCHES OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR THE EASY OF CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING.
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VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA AND AT THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN. ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT FRONT EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60616
394 of 485 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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