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TASSILI

4342 1/2 N ELSTON AVE · Chicago, IL 60641

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for TASSILI 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
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.

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Inspection history

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

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
585822

Location recorded for this inspection · TASSILI · 4342 1/2 N ELSTON AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND COOLER IN FRONT COUNTER AT 55.5F,NO POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE ONLY SODA AND BOTTLED WATER, NO CITATION ,TAG COOLER MUST BE 40F OR BELOW,MUST FAX LETTER TO CDPH 312-746-4240 WHEN COOLER HAS BEEN FIXED; FRONT COUNTER SERVES COFFEE WITH MILK,AT THIS TIME ,MILK WAS STORED IN THE PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. COOKING HOOD,FILTER FULL OF GREASE.VERY DIRTY ,MUST CALL SERVICE FOR DETAIL CLEANING; WORN OUT WEATHER STRIP ON CORNER OF FRONT DOOR MUST BE REPLACED; VENT COVER IN TOILET DIRTY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; AIR VENTS IN 2 DOOR COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. COFFEE SHELVES,SHELVES FOR INGREDIENTS UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS UNDER MOPSINK,UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MISSING BASEWALL TILES IN TOILET MUST BE REPLACED

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN FRONT COOLER

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
361430

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: Sinks, exterior between equipment, cutting boards, cooler and storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Ceiling not maintained in dining area. Instructed to repair and repaint ceiling.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: Toilet room door not self-closing. Instructed to install self closing device.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Drainline under hand sink in toilet room leaking. Instructed to repair to prevent leak.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
277081

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: Foods inside coolers not properly labeled. Instructed to write name of foods on exterior of container when not in original.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Storage shelves inside cabinets in front not maintained. Instructed to detail clean and reseal surface.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Sinks, cooking equipment, utensils and equipment, coolers, interior storage cabinets and prep counters not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor not maintained through-out premises. Instructed to replace damaged floor tile in toilet room and prep area. Must detail clean floor along wallbase and behind all equipment.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Walls not maintained in prep area. Instructed to detail clean walls behind equipment and/or repaint. Light and ventilation covers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Sink stoppers not provided at three compartment sink. Instructed to provide stoppers for wash and sanitze compartment. Utility sink installed next to stove not protected. Instructed to install shield between stove and utility non-absorbant material

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
251022

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

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While draining water in middle of three compartment sink in prep area, water slow draining up the other two compartments and not properly draining waste water from middle compartment. Instructed to detail clean grease trap and/or repair to prevent inadequate waste water disposal. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Foods inside coolers not properly labeled. Instructed to write name of foods on exterior of container when not in original.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Storage shelves inside cabinets in front not maintained. Instructed to detail clean and reseal surface.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Sinks, cooking equipment, utensils and equipment, coolers, interior storage cabinets and prep counters not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor not maintained through-out premises. Instructed to replace damaged floor tile in toilet room and prep area. Must detail clean floor along wallbase and behind all equipment.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Walls not maintained in prep area. Instructed to detail clean walls behind equipment and/or repaint. Light and ventilation covers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Sink stoppers not provided at three compartment sink. Instructed to provide stoppers for wash and sanitze compartment. Utility sink installed next to stove not protected. Instructed to install shield between stove and utility non-absorbant material.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
150249

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: Deep fryer equipment, sandwich grill, stove, exhaust hood filter, storage cabinet and sinks not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and replace any missing or broken floor tile.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

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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.

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