Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for TAHOORA SWEETS & BAKERY on .
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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2610188
Location recorded for this inspection · TAHOORA SWEETS & BAKERY · 2345 W DEVON AVE
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP BETWEEN REAR EXIT DOUBLE DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST RODENT PROOF REAR EXIT DOORS AND MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA SHELVES.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST/FOOD DEBRIS ON 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
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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
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1950403
Location recorded for this inspection · TAHOORA SWEETS & BAKERY · 2345 W DEVON AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DIPPER WELL NEEDED FOR SCOOOPABLE ICE CREAM BEING SERVED. MUST INSTALL DIPER WELL FOR ICE CREAM SCOOPS.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED AT 8/8/16.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1948938
Location recorded for this inspection · TAHOORA SWEETS & BAKERY · 2345 W DEVON AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
2
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED 3 COOLERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 57F-60F CONTAINING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. 2 COOLERS WERE REPAIRED DURING INSPECTION AND 1 COOLER WAS TAGGED. ALL COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR LESS AT AL TIMES. CRTICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INCLUDING 10LBS OF PRESLICED CREAM CAKES AT A VALUE OF $40 FOUND AT 57F. OBSERVED 3LBS OF YOGURT AT 58F VALUED AT $3. OBSERVED 5LBS OF CHICKEN PATTYS VALUED AT $30 AT 58.3F. OBSERVED 5LBS OF BEEF PATTYS VALUED AT $30 FOUND AT 57.6F. OBSERVED 5 PEICES OF FRIED CHICKEN WEIGHING 2LBS IN HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 115F VALUED AT $5, OBSERVED 20 PEICES WEIGHING APPROXIMATLY 5LBS OF EGGROLLS VALUED AT $10 AT 117.2F , OBSERVED 30 PEICES OF SAMOSA WEIGHING 5LBS VALUED AT $15 AT 114.2F. OBSERVED 20 PRE-CAPPED MANGO SMOOTHIES WEIGHING 10LBS MADE WITH MANGO PULP AND YOGURT AT 58.9F VALUED AT $25. ALL FOOD WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DESTROYED. CRITIAL 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: OBSERVED APPROXIMATLY 40 -50 MICE DROPPINGS ON LOWER SHELVING IN FRONT SERVICE AREA. ALL MICE DROPPINGS MUST BE REMOVED AND ALL SHELVING IN FRONT STORAGE AREA MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. OBSERVED FRONT AND REAR EXIT DOORS WITH 1/4 INCH GAP AT BASES OF DOORS. MUST INSTALL DOOR SWEEPS SO THAT THERE IS NO GAPS AT DOORS AND ALL DOORS ARE COMPLETLY RODENTPROOF. SERIOUS VIOALTION 7-38-020
24
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BACKING UP INTO MIDDLE COMPARTMENT WHEN FAR LEFT COMPARTMENMT IS DRAINED. MUST ABATE BACK UP AND MAINTAIN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. 7-38-005 (A)
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT UNCLEAN INTERIOR NAD EXTEREIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF MICROWAVES UNCLEAN WITH FOOD SPILLS, OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FRYERS UNCLEAN WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN WOMENS WASHROOM ON MAIN FLOOR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WALL BEHIND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT SERVICE AREA UNCLEAN WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND DIRT. OBSERVED WALL NEAR REAR EXPOSED AHND SINK NOT CLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DIPPER WELL NEEDED FOR SCOOOPABLE ICE CREAM BEING SERVED. MUST INSTALL DIPER WELL FOR ICE CREAM SCOOPS.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING OR INACCURATE THERMOMETERS. INSTALL WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL REFIRGERATION UNITS AND WALK IN COOLERS. ALL THERMOMETERS NEED TO BE CHECKED OFTEN TO INSURE ALL REFIRGERATION UNITS ARE AT 40F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED MOPS MUST BE HUNG TO DRY AFTER USE. HAND MOPS TO DRY TO AVOID SMAL FLY ACTIVITY.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ALL WIPING CLOTHS NEED TO BE STORED IN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: ADDITOANAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1506797
Location recorded for this inspection · TAHOORA SWEETS & BAKERY · 2345 W DEVON AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1506782
Location recorded for this inspection · TAHOORA SWEETS & BAKERY · 2345 W DEVON 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 live fruit flies/gnats(15 ) in 1st floor men's bathroom, also found rear exit doors not rodent proofed, doors had 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch gap on bottom of door. Found rodent droppings(20 ) in 3rd floor storage room area. Citation issued 7-38-020 Serious violation.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors in bsmt storage areas under shelving, not clean, need detailed cleaning. floors in walk in coolers not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in 3rd floor storage room not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Ceiling by front counter that had exposed plaster, peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1506620
Location recorded for this inspection · TAHOORA SWEETS & BAKERY · 2345 W DEVON 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: Above violation still remaining( Found some food items not properly dated in walk in coolers in 2nd floor prep area, and in bsmt walk in coolers, must properly date food items in 2nd floor prep area, and bsmt walk in cooler. Found food items not properly dated in reach in coolers(1st floor), must properly date food items in reach in coolers(1st floor)).
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Above violation still remaining(Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced, reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Cutting boards that had deep cut, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sinks in prep areas, 1st floor, 2nd floor prep areas, in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced).
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Above violation still remaining(Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment not clean, had excess grease build up, need detailed cleaning(crevices), walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Rear kitchen storage shelving in 2nd floor, 1st floor, and bsmt not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices)).
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Above violation still remaining(Floors in kitchen prep areas under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, and walk in coolers under shelving rack sin 1st, 2nd floors not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in 3rd floor storage areas under shelving, racks, and under pallets not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners)).
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Above violation still remaining(Missing ceiling tiles in kitchen prep areas, 2nd floor bathroom ceilings shall be provided, walls that had gaps, peeling paint in prep areas, shall be repaired/sealed. Ceiling tiles, walls in 1st floor, 2nd floor prep areas, need detailed cleaning).
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Above violation still remaining(Missing light shields in 1st floor prep area shall be provided).
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Above violation still remaining(Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage. Excess debris and clutter in 3rd floor storage area shall be removed).
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1506592
Location recorded for this inspection · TAHOORA SWEETS & BAKERY · 2345 W DEVON 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 some food items not properly dated in walk in coolers in 2nd floor prep area, and in bsmt walk in coolers, must properly date food items in 2nd floor prep area, and bsmt walk in cooler. Found food items not properly dated in reach in coolers(1st floor), must properly date food items in reach in coolers(1st floor).
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced, reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Cutting boards that had deep cut, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sinks in prep areas, 1st floor, 2nd floor prep areas, in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment not clean, had excess grease build up, need detailed cleaning(crevices), walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Rear kitchen storage shelving in 2nd floor, 1st floor, and bsmt not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors in kitchen prep areas under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, and walk in coolers under shelving rack sin 1st, 2nd floors not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in 3rd floor storage areas under shelving, racks, and under pallets not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Missing ceiling tiles in kitchen prep areas, 2nd floor bathroom ceilings shall be provided, walls that had gaps, peeling paint in prep areas, shall be repaired/sealed. Ceiling tiles, walls in 1st floor, 2nd floor prep areas, need detailed cleaning.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Missing light shields in 1st floor prep area shall be provided.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage. Excess debris and clutter in 3rd floor storage area shall be removed.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1418664
Location recorded for this inspection · TAHOORA SWEETS & BAKERY · 2345 W DEVON 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 DETAIL CLEAN AMD SANITIZE EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AT THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES; CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR CASES OF CANDY COLD HOLDING UNITS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI; REMOVE FOOD DEBRI AND RUST FROM ALL STAINLEES STEEL RACKS LOCATED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT AREA. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE/FROST BUILD-UP AT THE ICE BOX FREEZER NEXT TO THE ORANGE JUICE MACHINE ON THE 1ST FLOOR.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN PIPES AT WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE 2ND FLOOR TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED GRIME AND FOOD DEBRI.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DURING RE-INSPECTION OBSERVED CEILING AT PREP AREA AROUND THE CORNER FROM THE 3-COMP SINK ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE LADIES RESTROOM ON THE 2ND FLOOR WAS REPAIRED SINCE LAST INSPECTION AND FOUND OPENINGS AROUND THE EDGES MEETING WITH THE WALL AND ACROSS FROM THE WINDOW. MUST SEAL ALL SMALL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR BROKEN/LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE MOP SINK ON THE FIRST FLOOR MOP CLOSET LOCATED BETWEEN BOTH CUSTOMER RESTROOMS.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1418650
Location recorded for this inspection · TAHOORA SWEETS & BAKERY · 2345 W DEVON 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: DURING INSPECTION FOUND 5 SMALL FLIES ON WALLS IN THE 2ND SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA ABOVE THE 3-COMP AROUND THE CORNER FROM THE STAFF LADIES RESTROOM. ALSO FOUND APPROXIMATELY 10 LARGE ROACHES AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR FRAME AT THE SAME RESTROOM STATED ABOVE AND AT WALL ABOVE SAME SAID 3-COMP SINK. RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL PROVIDE SERVICE. ABOVE MENTIONED AREAS MUST BE DETAIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AMD SANITIZE EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AT THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES; CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR CASES OF CANDY COLD HOLDING UNITS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI; REMOVE FOOD DEBRI AND RUST FROM ALL STAINLEES STEEL RACKS LOCATED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT AREA. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE/FROST BUILD-UP AT THE ICE BOX FREEZER NEXT TO THE ORANGE JUICE MACHINE ON THE 1ST FLOOR.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS AROUND THE 3-COMP SINK AROUND THE CORNER FROM THE LADIES RESTROOM AND THE WALL JUST ACROSS FROM THIS SAID AREA. ALSO THE WALL IN THE LADIES 2ND FLOOR RESTROOM.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS AROUND AND ABOVE THE 3-COMP SINK AROUND THE CORNER FROM THE LADIES RESTROOM 2ND FLOOR AND THE WALL JUST ACROSS FROM THIS SAID AREA. ALSO THE WALL IN THE LADIES 2ND FLOOR RESTROOM. MUST CLEAN PIPES AT WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE 2ND FLOOR TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED GRIME AND FOOD DEBRI.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR BROKEN/LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE MOP SINK ON THE FIRST FLOOR MOP CLOSET LOCATED BETWEEN BOTH CUSTOMER RESTROOMS.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1418388
Location recorded for this inspection · TAHOORA SWEETS & BAKERY · 2345 W DEVON 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 PRERAPRED FOOD PRODUCTS INSIDE LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS NOT DATED OR LABELED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER ON THE BASEMENT LEVEL AND SAME IN THE WALK-IN COOLER ON THE 2ND FLOOR LEVEL.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OFF ALL COOLERS AND REFRIGERATORS LOCATED ON THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN AREA AND ON THE 2ND FLOOR CANDY KITCHEN AREA TO REMOVE FOOD STAINS AND FOOD SPLASHES.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN AREA ON THE FIRST FLOOR UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND AT ALL CORNERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND GRIME BUILD-UP. ALSO THE FLOORS ON THE 2ND FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED CANDY AND FOOD SPALSHES.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL WALLS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA ON THE FIRST FLOOR ABOVE THE HAND SINK AREA AND THE 2 DR REFRIGERATOR TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED GREASE AND FOOD SPILLS.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPAIR BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD LOCATED IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT AREA.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR SLIGHTLY SLOW DRAINING MIDDLE COMPARTMENT AT THE 3-COMP SINK LOCATED ON THE FIRST FLOOR IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1106612
Location recorded for this inspection · TAHOORA SWEETS & BAKERY · 2345 W DEVON 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: OBSERVED FOOD PRODUCTS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED ONCE FOOD PRODUCTS ARE REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS. PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS AND FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LID TO STORE FOOD PRODUCTS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. PROVIDE UTENSILS WITH LONG HANDLES TO REMOVE FOOD FROM CONTAINERS IN COOLERS. OBSERVED PREP TABLE BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE AND SAID SINK, TO MINIMIZE POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
Short Form ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1106600
Location recorded for this inspection · TAHOORA SWEETS & BAKERY · 2345 W DEVON 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: FOUND DISPLAY CAKE COOLER IN DINING ARE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: AIR TEMP OF 52.6F TO 56F,THEIR OWN THERMOMETER SHOWED TEMPERATURE OF 56F. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE COOLER: VARIOUS SLICES OF CAKE. TAGGED UNIT"HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE,COOLER MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND VARIOUS KIND OF SLICED CREAM CAKE AT TEMP OF 47.8F,48.9F ,50.7F AND 52F STORED INSIDE THE DISPLAY CAKE COOLER IN DINING AREA. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 99, VALUE 495.CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD PRODUCTS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED ONCE FOOD PRODUCTS ARE REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS. PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS AND FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LID TO STORE FOOD PRODUCTS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. PROVIDE UTENSILS WITH LONG HANDLES TO REMOVE FOOD FROM CONTAINERS IN COOLERS. OBSERVED PREP TABLE BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE AND SAID SINK, TO MINIMIZE POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1106516
Location recorded for this inspection · TAHOORA SWEETS & BAKERY · 2345 W DEVON 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: OBSERVED FOOD PRODUCTS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED ONCE FOOD PRODUCTS ARE REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS. PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS AND FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LID TO STORE FOOD PRODUCTS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. PROVIDE UTENSILS WITH LONG HANDLES TO REMOVE FOOD FROM CONTAINERS IN COOLERS. OBSERVED PREP TABLE BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE AND SAID SINK, TO MINIMIZE POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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How results compare in ZIP 60659
206 of 276 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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