Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for TASSILI on .
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Most recent visit in the dataset
Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2065204
Location recorded for this inspection · TASSILI · 4342 1/2 N ELSTON AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Official inspection record
Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1982787
Location recorded for this inspection · TASSILI · 4342 1/2 N ELSTON 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: MUST CLEAN THE FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD -UP. MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE WASHBOWL SINK INSIDE THE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DAMAGED CEILING INSIDE THE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN THE 3 DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
42
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD WITH FACIAL HAIR NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1931227
Location recorded for this inspection · TASSILI · 4342 1/2 N ELSTON AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Found all bulk items and potentially hazardous foods without labels. Instructed must properly label all bulk items with name, and potentially hazardous prepped items (that will be held for longer than 24 hours) with name and date. Operator labeled all items during inspection. Must maintain at all times.
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Found utensils improperly stored inside items in bulk storage containers (flour). Must properly store utensils with handles upright, or outside of bulk food items in a clean container. Must maintain.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Found stained ceiling tiles in the kitchen near the back door. Must replace. Must maintain.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1575551
Location recorded for this inspection · TASSILI · 4342 1/2 N ELSTON AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1199808
Location recorded for this inspection · TASSILI · 4342 1/2 N ELSTON AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
16
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE IN THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER. RAW BEEF, RAW CHICKEN AND EGGS NOTED ON SEVERAL SHELVES THROUGHOUT BEING STORED OVER PREPARED FOODS AND PREPARED FRESH VEGETABLES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL RAW MEATS, CHICKEN AND EGGS ON BOTTOM SHELVING. ALL FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: MESH CURTAIN BEING USED AS A SCREEN DOOR DURING THIS INSPECTION FOR KITCHEN EXIT DOOR TO THE ALLEY WITH OPEN SIDES AND BOTTOM. NOT TIGHT FITTING. MUST PROVIDE A SCREEN DOOR THAT IS TIGHT FITTING ON ALL SIDES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
21
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED IE: CHICKEN STOCK ON STOVE TOP AT 175.7F. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN MUST BE REPLACED.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST NOT BE STORED IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
44
ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA - Comments: UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA IE: CHILDREN ENTERING AND EXITING THROUGHOUT THE OPEN KITCHEN DOOR TO THE ALLEY.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1512704
Location recorded for this inspection · TASSILI · 4342 1/2 N ELSTON 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: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AND AROUND 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN PREP/COOKING AREA.------------INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE FREEZER.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES INSIDE WASHROOM AND MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE REAR PREP AREA.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1459508
Location recorded for this inspection · TASSILI · 4342 1/2 N ELSTON 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: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AND GREASE AROUND REAR PREP AREA.-----------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELD WITH DEBRIS ABOVE PREP AREA.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.-------MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1335971
Location recorded for this inspection · TASSILI · 4342 1/2 N ELSTON AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1166324
Location recorded for this inspection · TASSILI · 4342 1/2 N ELSTON AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: PREMISE FAIL TO PROVIDE WRITTEN PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. CITATION ISSUED;(7-38-020 SERIOUS).
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1194206
Location recorded for this inspection · TASSILI · 4342 1/2 N ELSTON 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: Above violation still remaining.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Above violation still remaining.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Above violation still remaining.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Above violation still remaining.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Above violation still remaining.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Above violation still remaining.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
670673
Location recorded for this inspection · TASSILI · 4342 1/2 N ELSTON 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: Above violation still remaining.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Above violation still remaining.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Above violation still remaining
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Above violation still remaining.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Above violation still remaining.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Above violation still remaining.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
604618
Location recorded for this inspection · TASSILI · 4342 1/2 N ELSTON AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: Found/observed front entrance door not rodent proofed, door had 1/4 inch gap on bottom of door, shall be repaired. Citationissued#H000072746, with a court date of 3/20/2012, at 400 w superior in room #112 at 2:00PM.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Cooler shelving/racks that had rust/peeling paint,shall be repaired/replaced. Exposed raw wood in front prep area cabinets shall be repaired/sealed.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), kitchen storage shelving/racks not clean had grease build up, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors in front counter areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in kitchen prep area under prep tables, cooking equipment need cleaning(corners).
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Walls that had peeling paint in kitchen prep area shall be repaired/sealed, walls in kitchen prep area need cleaning(detailed).
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Broken light shield in kitchen prep area, shall be replaced.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 3 compartment sink faucet leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced.exhaust canopy needs cleaning, mgmt was advice to increase service to at least 2 times a year.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60641
201 of 288 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.
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