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T TASTY HOUSE

2002 S WENTWORTH AVE · Chicago, IL 60616

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for T TASTY HOUSE 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
1322297

Location recorded for this inspection · T TASTY HOUSE · 2002 S WENTWORTH 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.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
583317

Location recorded for this inspection · T TASTY HOUSE · 2002 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. LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND OR PLASTIC TO STORE FOOD ITEMS, NO GARBAGE CANS NOR GROCERY BAGS.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED TO NOT REUSE BULK CHEMICAL CONTAINERS TO STORE FOOD ITEMS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE RACKS/SHELVES FOR STORAGE ITEMS IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM AND STORAGE AREAS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, UNDER AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, BEHIND FREEZER, AND MEAT SLICER.

  • 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 FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN TO REMOVE HEAVY FOOD BUILDUP AND SPILLS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAK AT FRUIT REFRIGERATION UNIT AT FRONT DINING AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR COLD WATER HANDLE AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT, ITEMS FROM HALLWAY AND PREP AREAS, ORGANIZE CLUTTERED AREAS, AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
583303

Location recorded for this inspection · T TASTY HOUSE · 2002 S WENTWORTH AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING BY FOOD HANDLERS DUE TO LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN FRONT AND STACKED ON TOP OF EACH OTHER BLOCKING ACCESS TO SAID SINK. ALSO, NOTED NEWLY ADDED PREP AREA AT FRONT DINING AREA WITH NO EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK FOR HANDWASHING. PREMISES WAS LICENSED ON 02/10/10 AND DID NOT NOTIFY CDPH THAT ADDITIONAL PREP AREA WAS ADDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS FROM BLOCKING HAND WASH SINK AND REMOVE NEWLY ADDED BEVERAGE AND FOOD EQUIPMENT/HOT HOLDING UNIT FROM FRONT PREP AREA AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL 7-38-030 ISSUED.

  • 12

    HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: NO SOAP AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN FOR EMPLOYEES TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS PER CITY CODE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER REFILLED SOAP DISPENSER AT SAID SINK AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL 7-38-030 ISSUED.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND 60 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS UNDER, AROUND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, WOMENS TOILET ROOM NEXT TO WASHBOWL, NEXT TO STORAGE UNIT IN HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF KITCHEN, AND FRONT CASHIER AREA ALONG WALL BASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA AND 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. LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND OR PLASTIC TO STORE FOOD ITEMS, NO GARBAGE CANS NOR GROCERY BAGS.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED TO NOT REUSE BULK CHEMICAL CONTAINERS TO STORE FOOD ITEMS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SEAL RAW WOOD AT NOODLE MAKER UNIT AND REMOVE MULTI-USE ITEMS THAT ARE UNABLE TO FIT INSIDE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE RACKS/SHELVES FOR STORAGE ITEMS IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM AND STORAGE AREAS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: NOODLE MAKER UNIT, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, HAND WASH SINK, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, DEEP FRYERS, GREASE TRAPS, PREP TABLES, PREP TABLE BOTTOMS, SHELVES, UNDER AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, FREEZER, MEAT SLICER, FOOD CONTAINERS, KNIVES, CUTTING BOARDS, AND BURNERS.

  • 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 FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN TO REMOVE HEAVY FOOD BUILDUP AND SPILLS.

  • 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. CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING IN PREP AREA, VENTS IN MENS TOILET ROOM, AND HALLWAY TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP AND STAINS.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS AND OR LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE HOT HOLDING UNIT.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAK AT FRUIT REFRIGERATION UNIT AT FRONT DINING AREA.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT, ITEMS FROM HALLWAY AND PREP AREAS, ORGANIZE CLUTTERED AREAS, AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
231211

Location recorded for this inspection · T TASTY HOUSE · 2002 S WENTWORTH AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
68158

Location recorded for this inspection · T TASTY HOUSE · 2002 S WENTWORTH 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: 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. NO DIAGRAM AND OR LIST OF BAIT STATION LOCATION IN PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAME. FOUND 1/4 INCH GAP BETWEEN FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING. SERIOUS 7-38-020.

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. NO WASTE GREASE RECEPTICLE PROVIDED FOR GREASE DISPOSAL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAME. SERIOUS 7-38-020.

  • 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 PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK AND UTILITY SINK.

  • 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. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPING INSIDE CABINET IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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 BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT WATER LINE AT ICE MACHINE.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2017359.

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