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TAKE ME OUT

1502 W 18TH ST · Chicago, IL 60608

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for TAKE ME OUT 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
2261793

Location recorded for this inspection · TAKE ME OUT · 1502 W 18TH ST

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.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1982459

Location recorded for this inspection · TAKE ME OUT · 1502 W 18TH ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1937244

Location recorded for this inspection · TAKE ME OUT · 1502 W 18TH ST

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 REAR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WHITE RICE, BROWN RICE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR STORAGE SHELF FOR THE RICE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1592176

Location recorded for this inspection · TAKE ME OUT · 1502 W 18TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND NEAR FRONT EXPOSED SINK. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA(DEAD INSECTS). SEAL LOOSE WALL SURFACES UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINK. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA. CLEAN/PAINT WALLS IN PREP AREA(SMOKE BUILDUP). CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA(DUST BUILDUP).

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE ALL EXCESS TRASH AND GREASE CONTAINERS NEAR REAR DOOR. ELEVATE ALL FORTUNE COOKIES AND SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS OFF FLOOR BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1591799

Location recorded for this inspection · TAKE ME OUT · 1502 W 18TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 22

    DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SANITIZER TEST KIT TO TEST PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND NEAR FRONT EXPOSED SINK. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA(DEAD INSECTS). SEAL LOOSE WALL SURFACES UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINK. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA. CLEAN/PAINT WALLS IN PREP AREA(SMOKE BUILDUP). CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA(DUST BUILDUP).

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE ALL EXCESS TRASH AND GREASE CONTAINERS NEAR REAR DOOR. ELEVATE ALL FORTUNE COOKIES AND SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS OFF FLOOR BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1547180

Location recorded for this inspection · TAKE ME OUT · 1502 W 18TH ST

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: LABEL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE ON REAR EXPOSED SINK. REPAIR CONDENSATION LEAK IN WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ELEVATE STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AREA.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1501421

Location recorded for this inspection · TAKE ME OUT · 1502 W 18TH ST

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: Large Bulk food containers stored next to the kitchen 2 door food prep cooler must be labeled to identify foods stored and maintained.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: All clean single service utensils must be stored with handles up and maintain.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND OPENING AT NORTH WEST CEILING SECTION NEAR CUSTOMER DINING AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1358282

Location recorded for this inspection · TAKE ME OUT · 1502 W 18TH ST

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION # 7-38-012

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOOD IN WALK IN COOLER NOT LABELED AND DATED . FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER (CHICKEN WINGS) MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: WALK IN COOLER IS DRIPPING WATER FROM COOLING COILS. MUST REPAIR COOLER.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1174504

Location recorded for this inspection · TAKE ME OUT · 1502 W 18TH ST

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AS REQUIRED. MANAGER ON DUTY (AMANDA DELACASA) HAS A STATE OF ILLINOIS CERTIFICATE #055-01546147 ISSUED 12/17/11 THAT EXPIRES ON 10/22/16. CLASS WAS TAKEN THRU SAFE FOOD HANDLERS CORP ON 10/22/11 IN ORLAND PARK, IL. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT CLASS INSTRUCTOR TO FIND OUT IF A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS PAID FOR AND/OR PAY THE FEE FOR THE CITY CERTIFICATE TO OBTAIN IT. OWNER JENNIFER TIAO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE EXPIRED 10/14/12.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN BETWEEN FRYER AND WOKS TO REMOVE GREASE AND CLEAN BOTTOM OF FRYER CABINET.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER FRYER.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
598448

Location recorded for this inspection · TAKE ME OUT · 1502 W 18TH ST

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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. CLEAN THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST BUILDUP.

CanvassBusiness Not Located
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Business Not Located
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
567597

Location recorded for this inspection · TAKE ME OUT · 1502 W 18TH ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
413638

Location recorded for this inspection · TAKE ME OUT · 1502 W 18TH ST

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED AS REQUIRED. MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES. RECOMMENDED ADDITIONAL PERSONS GET CERTIFIED. CITATION #H000064592 ISSUED PER CHICAGO MUNICIPAL CODE. COURT HEARING ON THURSDAY NOV. 4, 2010 AT 400 W. SUPERIOR ROOM 107 AT 9:00AM.

  • 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. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

  • 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. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE AND OTHER PARTICLES. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF FRYER AS WELL, INTERIOR SHELVES OF WALK-IN COOLER, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER AND SURFACE AREA AROUND WOKS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND UNDER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REMOVE DUST FROM VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF USED MOP WATER IN UTILITY BUCKET AFTER USE.

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How results compare in ZIP 60608

508 of 624 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Official source and data freshness

Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 1869711.

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