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TANTA

118 W GRAND AVE · Chicago, IL 60654

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Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2640662

Location recorded for this inspection · TANTA · 118 W GRAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE HANDWASHING SINK AT FIRST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDIITON.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. SEE COMMENTS. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2640304

Location recorded for this inspection · TANTA · 118 W GRAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED PAPER TOWELS AND HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF BLACK MOLD INSIDE BOTH BASEMENT ICE MACHINES USED TO PRODUCE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED AT ROOFTOP BAR MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM OF CHLORINE. MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DISHWASHER THERMOMETER NEEDS BATTERIES. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE HANDWASHING SINK AT FIRST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDIITON.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE AMOUNT OF STANDING WATER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT STATES THIS IS CAUSED BY LEAKING AIR CONDITIONER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENTS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. SEE COMMENTS. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

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Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2639494

Location recorded for this inspection · TANTA · 118 W GRAND AVE

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Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2623546

Location recorded for this inspection · TANTA · 118 W GRAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13---OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2622353

Location recorded for this inspection · TANTA · 118 W GRAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12---OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17---OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX ROOFTOP WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13---OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #60 NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2621703 DATED: 08/05/2025 #38---6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE IN MIDDLE AND BASE AT CORNERS OF DOUBLE REAR EXIT DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE. #51---5-204.12: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON ESPRESSO MACHINES NEAR FIRST FLOOR BAR AND IN SECOND FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ESPRESSO MACHINES IN SAID AREAS SO THAT IT SHALL BE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 8/20/2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2621703

Location recorded for this inspection · TANTA · 118 W GRAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT BAR AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE, DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION". INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MAKER CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN THE ROOF TOP BAR AREA (NOT-IN-USE) AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION;FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT "0" PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.THE SAID DISHMACHINE IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME.A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 – 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE).(** SEE COMMENTS BELOW).PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) INSIDE OF THE PREP LINE-COOLER AT FRONT BAR SUSHI PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.OBSERVED TUNA AT 50.5F,SALMON AT 50.9F,SLICED TOMATOES AT 50.7F AND COOKED PORK AT 46.4F-50.2F,COOKED CHICKEN AT 46.9F,COOKED RICE AT 50.3F.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 35#'S OF FOOD WORTH $300.00.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD (TCS FOODS) AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED THE PREP LINE COOLER AT FRONT BAR SUSHI PREP AREA WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 62.4F AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 58.9F.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID COOLERS AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELY NOTIFIED REFRIGERATION REPAIR SERVICE.THE SAID COOLERS ARE TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED.(SEE COMMENTS BELOW).PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS OBSERVED ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS AND EQUIPMENTS IN THE BAR AREAS AND IN BASEMENT ICE MACHINE AREAS ALSO, APPROXIMATELY 4 LIVE LARGE HOUSE FLIES FLYING AROUND IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREAS.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX ROOFTOP WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP/COOKING AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS INCLUDING ALL FLOOR DRAINS ALSO,DETAIL CLEAN REAR BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2604390 DATED:10/09/2024 #38---6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE IN MIDDLE AND BASE AT CORNERS OF DOUBLE REAR EXIT DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE. #51---5-204.12: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON ESPRESSO MACHINES NEAR FIRST FLOOR BAR AND IN SECOND FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ESPRESSO MACHINES IN SAID AREAS SO THAT IT SHALL BE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 8/12/2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2604390

Location recorded for this inspection · TANTA · 118 W GRAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE IN MIDDLE AND BASE AT CORNERS OF DOUBLE REAR EXIT DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-204.113: OBSERVED NO DATA PLATE ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN ROOFTOP BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND READABLE DATA PLATE AFFIXED TO THE MACHINE BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT INDICATES THE MACHINE'S DESIGN AND OPERATION SPECIFICATIONS.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON ESPRESSO MACHINES NEAR FIRST FLOOR BAR AND IN SECOND FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ESPRESSO MACHINES IN SAID AREAS SO THAT IT SHALL BE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2604162

Location recorded for this inspection · TANTA · 118 W GRAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: 2-101.11: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-101.11: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT MULTIPLE HANDWASHING SINKS IN FACILITY. OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN BARS AND WASHROOMS USED BY EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E): OBSERVE BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE AT BASE OF BOTH SHIELDS OF LARGE ICE MACHINES IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DESTROY ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-501.114 (A, B, C, D, E, F: 1 & 2): OBSERVED ONE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BAR IMPROPERLY SANITIZING AT A CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM CHLORINE. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BAR, LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE SHALL HAVE A MINIMUM CONCENTRATION OF 50PPM CHLORINE AFTER REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE IN MIDDLE AND BASE AT CORNERS OF DOUBLE REAR EXIT DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111: OBSERVED OVER 40 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN DISHWASHING AREA, BASEMENT HALLWAY AND BARS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED THAT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 10/2/2024. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-204.115: OBSERVED ERROR DISPLAYED ON WASH GAUGE OF LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT SECOND FLOOR BAR. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED A WAREWASHING MACHINE SHALL BE EQUIPPED WITH A TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE THAT INDICATES THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WATER IN EACH WASH TANK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-204.113: OBSERVED NO DATA PLATE ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN ROOFTOP BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND READABLE DATA PLATE AFFIXED TO THE MACHINE BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT INDICATES THE MACHINE'S DESIGN AND OPERATION SPECIFICATIONS.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON ESPRESSO MACHINES NEAR FIRST FLOOR BAR AND IN SECOND FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ESPRESSO MACHINES IN SAID AREAS SO THAT IT SHALL BE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE ALL GENDER WASHROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE ALL GENDER WASHROOM IN BAESEMENT FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.113(B): OBSERVED DAMAGED DUMPSTER LID. OBSERVED DUMPSTER LID PUSHED INWARDS LEFT LID CREATES A LARGE OPENING, LID IS NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DUMPSTER LID AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING LID ON DUMPSTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
14
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2603882

Location recorded for this inspection · TANTA · 118 W GRAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT MULTIPLE HANDWASHING SINKS IN FACILITY. OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN BARS AND WASHROOMS USED BY EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVE BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE AT BASE OF BOTH SHIELDS OF LARGE ICE MACHINES IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DESTROY ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED TWO LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES IN BARS IMPROPERLY SANITIZING AT A CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BOTH LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES IN BARS, LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES SHALL HAVE A MINIMUM CONCENTRATION OF 50PPM CHLORINE AFTER REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE IN MIDDLE AND BASE AT CORNERS OF DOUBLE REAR EXIT DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 40 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN DISHWASHING AREA, BASEMENT HALLWAY AND BARS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED THAT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 10/2/2024. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED A RECORD OF ALL VISITS DESCRIBING ALL PEST CONTROL RELATED ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED, INCLUDING INSPECTIONS AND APPLICATIONS OF PESTICIDES OR OTHER METHODS TO CONTROL PESTS TO THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT SHALL BE CONTAINED IN PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND MAINTAINED ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED ERROR DISPLAYED ON WASH GAUGE OF LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT FIRST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED A WAREWASHING MACHINE SHALL BE EQUIPPED WITH A TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE THAT INDICATES THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WATER IN EACH WASH TANK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO DATA PLATE ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN ROOFTOP BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND READABLE DATA PLATE AFFIXED TO THE MACHINE BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT INDICATES THE MACHINE'S DESIGN AND OPERATION SPECIFICATIONS.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON ESPRESSO MACHINES NEAR FIRST FLOOR BAR AND IN SECOND FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ESPRESSO MACHINES IN SAID AREAS SO THAT IT SHALL BE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE ALL GENDER WASHROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE ALL GENDER WASHROOM IN BAESEMENT FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED DUMPSTER LID. OBSERVED DUMPSTER LID PUSHED INWARDS LEFT LID CREATES A LARGE OPENING, LID IS NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DUMPSTER LID AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING LID ON DUMPSTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED

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Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2602704

Location recorded for this inspection · TANTA · 118 W GRAND AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2579231

Location recorded for this inspection · TANTA · 118 W GRAND AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
14
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2578830

Location recorded for this inspection · TANTA · 118 W GRAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: HAND SOAP NOT PROVIDED IN THE BASEMENT KITCHEN HANDSINK NEAR STOVE TOPS. MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS NOT PROVIDED AT HAND SINK IN DISH AREA. MANAGER PROVIDED ON SITE. SEE ABOVE FOR PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: INTERIOR OF BOTH ICE MACHINES IN BASEMENT IS SLIGHTLY SOILED ON INTERIOR DRIP PLATE. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS MEASURED AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE LOCATED IN THE PREP-LINE COOLER ACROSS THE GRILL AREA ON THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN. TEMPERATURE OF RAW BEEF MEASURED AT 68.2F, GARLIC AT 64.5F, CHEESE AT 66.2F, RAW SHRIMP AT 67.6F, CALAMARI AT 66.4F, PORK AT 67.5F, VEGGIE HOUSE MADE SAUCE AT 60.3F, LOBSTER STOCK AT 60.5F, RICE AT 68.1F, AND SLICED TOMATOES AT 63.4F. AN APPROXIMATE COST OF $120.00 AT AN ESTIMATED WEIGHT OF 55 POUNDS WAS DISCARDED ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED PREP-LINE COOLER ACROSS THE GRILL AREA ON THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN MEASURED AT IMPROPER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE. AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE READING AT 65F. MANAGER ADJUSTED SETTING WHILE ON SITE AND TEMPERATURE WAS BROUGHT BACK DOWN TO 41F. ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS HAD BEEN DISCARDED (VIOLATION #22). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: EXTERIOR 2ND FLOOR DOOR/LARGE WINDOWS IS LEFT OPEN WHICH ALLOWS FOR PESTS TO ENTER THROUGH. EXTERIOR DOORS SHALL BE: SELF-CLOSING, SOLID, AND TIGHT FITTING.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AT LEAST 7 LARGE BLACK FLYING INSECTS AND AT APPROXIMATELY AT LEAST 50 SMALL BLACK FLYING INSECTS IN THE ICE MACHINE AREA AND 2ND/1ST FLOOR BAR. FACILITY MUST ELIMINATE ALL LIVE LARGE BLACK FLYING INSECT ACTIVITY IN THE FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (a) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED ON SITE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CRATES USED AS STORAGE IN THE DISH AREA FOR CLEAN DISHES. FACILITY MUST REPLACE WITH A CONTAINER THAT IS DURABLE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED PLASTIC WRAP AND PLASTIC GLOVE USED AS A DRAIN STOPPER IN THE 2ND BASIN OF THE 3COMPARTMENT SINK. FACILITY MUST REMOVE PLASTIC ITEMS AND EITHER REPAIR CURRENT OR PROVIDE A PROPER DRAIN STOPPER.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM PIPE LOCATED UNDER 2ND COMPARTMENT BASIN OF THE 3COMPARTMENT SINK. FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE PUDDLE WATER ON FLOORS BEHIND THE COOKLINE AND DISH ARAE IN THE BASEMENT. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BACKBACK HUNG ON CLEAN DISH SHELVING. ALL EMPLOYEE ITEMS MUST BE STORED IN EMPLOYEE DESIGNATED AREA.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE ITEMS DATED ON 2/7/23; REPORT #:2570896 HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. 51) 5-204.12: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT FOUND ON COFFEE/ESPRESSO MACHINES IN THE FACILITY. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE. 53) 6-202.14: THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM DOES NOT HAVE A TIGHT-FITTING AND SELF-CLOSING DOOR. ALL TOILET ROOMS LOCATED WITHIN A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT MUST BE ENCLOSED WITH A TIGHT-FITTING AND SELF-CLOSING DOOR. 58) 2-102.13: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

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