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TALAY

1222 W MADISON ST · Chicago, IL 60607

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for TALAY on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2636345

Location recorded for this inspection · TALAY · 1222 W MADISON ST

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAK AT HANDWASH SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR 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.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2279638

Location recorded for this inspection · TALAY · 1222 W MADISON ST

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: FLOORS IN MAIN PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. WALLS AT MAIN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2240380

Location recorded for this inspection · TALAY · 1222 W MADISON ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED O PROVIDE HE CITY'S HEALTH FORM, OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT & PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: MUST DATE MARK TCS OR RTE FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN PREPARED OVER 24 HRS AND HELD IN THE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: MUST POST DISCLOSURE AND POST REMINDER INFORMATION REGARDING CONSUMER ADVISORY STATEMENT. REFER TO ABOVE LANGUAGE, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6.501.114 MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT PREMISES; BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. 6.201.11 MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 4.202.18 MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. 6.202.11 MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE LICENSE AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2144495

Location recorded for this inspection · TALAY · 1222 W MADISON 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: MUST REPAIR DETACHED WALL TRIM AND HOLE IN WALL IN MOP SINK CLOSET IN REAR.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN MENS TOILET ROOM

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2136110

Location recorded for this inspection · TALAY · 1222 W MADISON ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED A BLACK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE, SUBSTANCE LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING MACHINE UNTIL SERVICED, CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST DISCONTINUE STORING FOOD IN GROCERY BAGS IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. USE CLEAR FOOD GRADE BAGS INSTEAD.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUST AND DEBRIS FROM FRONT WINDOW SILLS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR DETACHED WALL TRIM AND HOLE IN WALL IN MOP SINK CLOSET IN REAR. CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS. CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM WALL VENT ON NORTH WALL ABOVE PREP TABLE.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS/SUBSTANCE FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN MENS TOILET ROOM.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM THROUGHOUT THE FRONT SERVICE AREA, OFFICE, AND REAR PREP AREA. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1989335

Location recorded for this inspection · TALAY · 1222 W MADISON ST

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: VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT KITCHEN AND FRONT PREP AREA, AND GROUND AREA OUTSIDE BACK DOOR NOT CLEAN, INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: ATTACHED LIGHT SHIELDS KITCHEN AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MISSING THERMOMETERS FOR FRONT PREP COOLER. PROVIDE SAME.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: CLUTTER BY REAR DOOR KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE WANTED ITEMS,

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1965701

Location recorded for this inspection · TALAY · 1222 W MADISON ST

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: EXTERIOR TOP OF ICE MACHINE WITH LIME/CALCIUM BUILD UP. INSTD TO DE LIME AND MAINTAIN. CHEMICAL DISPENSING LINES AT REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR OF LINES. INSTD TO REPLACE LINES AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR OF HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND IN CORNERS BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS/GREASE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALL SURROUNDING UTILITY SINK IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MISSING THERMOMTERS FOR PREP COOLERS. PROVIDE SAME.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1751850

Location recorded for this inspection · TALAY · 1222 W MADISON ST

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: INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. INSTD TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN SAME.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1561254

Location recorded for this inspection · TALAY · 1222 W MADISON 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 FOODS NOT LABELED IN PREP COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED A CUTTING BOARD NOT STORED PROPERLY BY THE SUSHI AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, SANITIZE AND PROPERLY STORE ALL CUTTING BOARDS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED CAN OPENER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS IN THE CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN FLOORS TO REMOVE DEBRIS IN CORNERS. OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES ABOVE THE GROUND TO PROPERLY CLEAN FLOORS.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED A BURNT OUT LIGHT OVER THE DISH WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1453538

Location recorded for this inspection · TALAY · 1222 W MADISON 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: FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISH MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEILING TILES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: HOOD VENTILATION UNIT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1324278

Location recorded for this inspection · TALAY · 1222 W MADISON 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: MUST PROVIDE A PARTITION TO SEPARATE STORAGE/PREP AREA FROM CUSTOMERS BATHROOMS. ALSO WALLS AT BAR AREA WHERE BLENDER WILL BE USED, MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK TO SEPARATE PREP AREA AND HAND WASHING AREA.

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501 of 646 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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