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TASTY PLACE

2339 S WENTWORTH AVE · Chicago, IL 60616

Bakery

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for TASTY PLACE 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
2638997

Location recorded for this inspection · TASTY PLACE · 2339 S WENTWORTH AVE

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
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1770641

Location recorded for this inspection · TASTY PLACE · 2339 S WENTWORTH 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: MUST LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF CONTAINER.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND THE RUBBER GASKET AT THE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN LOOSE; REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, STEAMER AND WOK STATION.

  • 34

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

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN PIPES ATTACHED TO COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OSERVED. REPLACE MISSING WALL COVING ALONG THE WALLBASE OF THE WASHROOM WHERE NEEDED.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1559773

Location recorded for this inspection · TASTY PLACE · 2339 S WENTWORTH AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT NOT SHIELDED INSIDE PASTRY DISPLAY CASE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1528276

Location recorded for this inspection · TASTY PLACE · 2339 S WENTWORTH AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: INADEQUATE UTENSILS SANITATION, OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IMPROPERLY WASHING UTENSILS WITHOUT SANITIZING, ONE OF THE COMPARTMENTS WAS COVER WITH A SHELF AND FOOD EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED MGR TO SET UP SINK PROEPRLY DURING WASHING UTENSILS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND 10 LIVE COCKROACHES IN KITCHEN BEHIND COOLERS AND PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: FOOD UTENSILS NOT CLEAN THROUGH OUT KITCHEN, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: SHELVES, COUNTER TOPS, COOLER INTERIOR, COOLER DOORS, PREP TABLES AND FOOD EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DEAD COCKROACHES NOTED THROUGH OUT KITCHEN AND FRONT SERVICE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEANA ND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT NOT SHIELDED INSIDE PASTRY DISPLAY CASE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1497471

Location recorded for this inspection · TASTY PLACE · 2339 S WENTWORTH 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
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1441462

Location recorded for this inspection · TASTY PLACE · 2339 S WENTWORTH AVE

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: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED INSIDE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED COOKED PORK AT 74.5F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURATE FOOD ITEM 8LBS VALUE OF $20. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW AND HOT FOODS AT 140F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-005(A)

  • 12

    HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDSOAP PROVIDED AT REAR FOOD PREP EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK DURING INSPECTION. MANAGER INSTRUCTED THAT HANDSOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT ALL HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED HANDSOAP AT THE EXPOSED SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES INSIDE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 FRUIT FLIES ON WALL IN REAR PREP AREA AND ON SHELVING ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST PROBLEM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-30-020.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK AT FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN. MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST TRIPS FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1114722

Location recorded for this inspection · TASTY PLACE · 2339 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: MUST REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT. BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS PREP TABLES AND STORAGE RACKS RUBBER GASKETS ON COOLERS AND SHELVES THROUGH OUT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND SINKS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL VENTS, WALLS IN PREP AREA, LIGHT SHIELD IN TOILET ROOM AND CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMP. SINK IN THE PREP AREA.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

CanvassOut of Business
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1322283

Location recorded for this inspection · TASTY PLACE · 2101 S CHINA PL

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1096315

Location recorded for this inspection · TASTY PLACE · 2339 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: Correct By: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND COUNTER, TABLES, AND EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT NOT WIPED DOWN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Correct By: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN.(UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT)

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1096311

Location recorded for this inspection · TASTY PLACE · 2339 S WENTWORTH 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 WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE 54.3F. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. TAGGED WALK IN COOLER.

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FODDS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES. 20 POUNDS COOKED BEANS AT 50.4F, 5POUNDS SCRAMBLED COOKED EGGS AT 52.6F, 20POUNDS COOKED PORK AT 51.2F, AND 20 POUNDS EGG CUSTARD AT 50.3F. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 65POUNDS FOOD DISPOSED. VALUE AT $150.00.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND COUNTER, TABLES, AND EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT NOT WIPED DOWN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN.(UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT)

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
68151

Location recorded for this inspection · TASTY PLACE · 2339 S WENTWORTH 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: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND LABEL READY TO EAT PASTRIES, SOY MILK DRINKS, ETC.

  • 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. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS WITH ICE BUILD UP.

  • 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. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CRACKED FLOOR TILES AT REAR PREP AREA, DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE.

  • 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. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT SOILED WALLS AT REAR EXIT DOOR, CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS, AND REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANELS.

  • 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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION ABOVE BREAD STEAMER NEXT TO TEA HOT WATER UNIT.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
118321

Location recorded for this inspection · TASTY PLACE · 2101 S CHINA PL

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 FRONT BEVERAGE REFRIGERATOR STORING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS LIQUIDS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: AMBIENT AIR AT 48.5F. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON SAID UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN UNIT AT 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL 7-38-005 (A) ISSUED. FAX LETTER TO 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL.

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS: 9 EGG/HAM/CHEESE SANDWICHES, 7 STICKY RICE PORTIONS, 17 SOY MILK CONTAINERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 50.1-69.0F. NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN TEMPERATURES AT 40F AND BELOW FOR COLD FOODS AND 140F AND ABOVE FOR HOT FOODS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD ITEMS, APPROXIMATE $100.00. CRITICAL 7-38-005 (A) ISSUED.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ALONG WALL BASE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSIDE SCREENS UNDER PREP COOLER, AND BLENDER NEXT TO REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND LABEL READY TO EAT PASTRIES, SOY MILK DRINKS, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL INDIVIDUAL PACKAGES OF FROZEN FOOD ITEMS IN CHEST FREEZER.

  • 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. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS WITH ICE BUILD UP.

  • 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 EXTERIOR OF MIXERS USED FOR BAKING, WOKS, INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER, AND SHELVES.

  • 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. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CRACKED FLOOR TILES AT REAR PREP AREA, DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE.

  • 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. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT SOILED WALLS AT REAR EXIT DOOR, CLEAN CEILING, FAN GRID COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER, REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANELS, AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS.

  • 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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION ABOVE BREAD STEAMER NEXT TO TEA HOT WATER UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKS AT HANDLES AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR EXIT DOOR.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FRONT PREP FOODHANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
68013

Location recorded for this inspection · TASTY PLACE · 2339 S WENTWORTH AVE

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 FRONT BEVERAGE REFRIGERATOR STORING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS LIQUIDS AT IMPROPER TERMPERATURE: AMBIENT AIR AT 48.5F. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON SAID UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN UNIT AT 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL 7-38-005 (A) ISSUED. FAX LETTER TO 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL.

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS: 9 EGG/HAM/CHEESE SANDWICHES, 7 STICKY RICE PORTIONS, 17 SOY MILK CONTAINERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 50.1-69.0F. NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN TEMPERATURES AT 40F AND BELOW FOR COLD FOODS AND 140F AND ABOVE FOR H0T FOODS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD ITEMS, APPROXIMATE VALUE $100.00. CRITICAL 7-38-005 (A) ISSUED.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ALONG WALL BASE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSIDE SCREENS UNDER PREP COOLER, AND, BLENDER NEXT TO REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, ALL AFFECTED AREAS, RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND LABEL READY TO EAT PASTRIES, SOY MILK DRINKS, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL INDIVIDUAL PACKAGES OF FROZEN FOOD ITEMS IN CHEST FREEZER.

  • 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. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS WITH ICE BUILD UP.

  • 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 EXTERIOR OF MIXERS USED FOR BAKING, WOKS, INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, INTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER, AND SHELVES.

  • 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. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CRACKED FLOOR TILES AT REAR PREP AREA, DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE.

  • 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. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT SOILED WALLS AT REAR EXIT DOOR, CLEAN CEILING, FAN GRID COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER, REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANELS, AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS.

  • 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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION ABOVE BREAD STEAMER NEXT TO TEA HOT WATER UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKS AT HANDLES AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR EXIT DOOR.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FRONT PREP FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

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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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  • TASTY PLACE2339 S WENTWORTH AVE · Chicago, IL 60616Bakery · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Pass with ConditionsInspected
  • RONG SHING HONG2347 S WENTWORTH AVE · Chicago, IL 60616Grocery Store · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    PassInspected
  • GREAT TASTE HOUSE2342 S WENTWORTH AVE · Chicago, IL 60616Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • GREAT TASTE HOUSE2342 S WENTWORTH AVE · Chicago, IL 60616Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • FLAMING POT2342-2344 S WENTWORTH AVE · Chicago, IL 60616Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • HAPPY LAMB HOT POT #12342-2344 S WENTWORTH AVE · Chicago, IL 60616Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected

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