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TRUE FOOD KITCHEN

1-9 W ERIE ST · Chicago, IL 60654

Restaurant

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2145165

Location recorded for this inspection · TRUE FOOD KITCHEN · 1-9 W ERIE ST

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 6

    HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE IN THE COOK LINE USING BARE HAND TO PLATE READY TO EAT FOOD (GINGER, VEGETABLES). THIS SAME EMPLOYEE WAS ALSO OBSERVED PLATING RAW SUSHI FISH WITH GLOVED HAND, THEN REMOVE COOKED MEAT FROM THE STOVE WITH THE SAME GLOVED HAND, WITHOUT PROPERLY WASHING HANDS BETWEEN RAW AND COOKED PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED THAT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS IS PROHIBITED AND INSTRUCTED THAT WHEN SWITCHING FROM RAW TO COOKED PRODUCTS, GLOVES MUST BE CHANGED, HANDS COMPLETELY WASHED, AND NEW GLOVES PUT ON. EMPLOYEE DISCARDED OLD GLOVES, WASHED HANDS AND PUT ON NEW GLOVES. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-010(A)

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED CLEAN DISHES STORED DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE BAR HAND SINK WITHOUT PROPER SPLASH GUARD IN PLACE. ALSO OBSERVED FOOD PREP SINK DIRECTLY NEXT TO HAND SINK IN WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT PROPER SPLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS AT THESE HAND SINKS TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF CLEAN DISHWARE STORAGE AND FOOD PREP ACTIVITIES.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassOut of Business
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2145170

Location recorded for this inspection · TRUE FOOD KITCHEN · 1-9 W ERIE ST

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
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2098760

Location recorded for this inspection · TRUE FOOD KITCHEN · 1-9 W ERIE ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 20

    INSIDE CONTAINERS OR RECEPTACLES: ADEQUATE NUMBER, PROPERLY COVERED AND INSECT/RODENT PROOF - Comments: OBSERVED ALL DUMPSTERS CLEAN AND COVERED. GARBAGE AREA CLEAN. SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED.

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2098248

Location recorded for this inspection · TRUE FOOD KITCHEN · 1-9 W ERIE ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 20

    INSIDE CONTAINERS OR RECEPTACLES: ADEQUATE NUMBER, PROPERLY COVERED AND INSECT/RODENT PROOF - Comments: OBSERVED 4 DUMPSTERS IN GARBAGE ROOM OVERFLOWING AND UNCOVERED. 1 DUMPSTER IS MISSING COVER COMPLETLY. ALL DUMPSTERS NEED TO BE INSECT AND RODENT PROOF, NOT OVERFLOWING AND COVERED. GARBAGE AREA NEEDS TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2098221

Location recorded for this inspection · TRUE FOOD KITCHEN · 1-9 W ERIE ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 20

    INSIDE CONTAINERS OR RECEPTACLES: ADEQUATE NUMBER, PROPERLY COVERED AND INSECT/RODENT PROOF - Comments: OBSERVED 4 DUMPSTERS IN GARBAGE ROOM OVERFLOWING AND UNCOVERED. 1 DUMPSTER IS MISSING COVER COMPLETLY. ALL DUMPSTERS NEED TO BE INSECT AND RODENT PROOF, NOT OVERFLOWING AND COVERED. GARBAGE AREA NEEDS TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIECATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BIENG PREPARRED COOKED AND SERVED INCLUDING COOKED VEGETABLES AND SOUPS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: OBSERVED HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT REACHING 180F. MACHINE WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED MOP SINK UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MOP SINK. HANG ALL MOPS TO DRY AND STORE ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2081701

Location recorded for this inspection · TRUE FOOD KITCHEN · 1-9 W ERIE ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Observed several coolers without thermometers. Must place thermometers in a conspicuous spot in all coolers. Must maintain same.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: Observed several food handlers in front prep area without proper hair restraints. Must provide proper hair restraints (hats, hair nets, beard guard, etc.) for all employees while in prep areas.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1970272

Location recorded for this inspection · TRUE FOOD KITCHEN · 1-9 W ERIE 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: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DUST AND CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT DINING ROOM AND ALL PREP AREAS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL FINAL STAINLESS STEEL EDING ALONG CEILING ABOVE THE MAIN COOK LINE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE LEFT SIDE FAUCET ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL REMAINING CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (LADDERS, DRILLS, EXCESS MATERIALS, ETC.).

LicenseNot Ready
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Not Ready
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1966647

Location recorded for this inspection · TRUE FOOD KITCHEN · 1-9 W ERIE ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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How results compare in ZIP 60654

390 of 484 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2446139.

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