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TASTE OF CANTON

3324 S ARCHER AVE · Chicago, IL 60608

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2646065

Location recorded for this inspection · TASTE OF CANTON · 3324 S ARCHER AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.13: OBSERVED AN ELECTRICAL, INSECT CONTROL DEVICE INSTALLED ON THE TOP SHELF ABOVE GLASS CUPS, PITCHERS, AND AN ICE CONTAINER IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP/ SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER TO RELOCATE SAID INSECT CONTROL DEVICE, SO THAT THE DEVICE IS NOT LOCATED OVER A FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: 4-903.11 (A;B;D): OBSERVED CLEAN SPOONS NOT INVERTED DURING STORAGE IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(B): OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP IN THE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.17: OBSERVED CEILING TILES WITH DUST IN THE REAR PREP AREA ABOVE PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2645537

Location recorded for this inspection · TASTE OF CANTON · 3324 S ARCHER AVE

Recorded violations

  • 14

    REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: OBSERVED NO SHELLSTOCK TAG ATTACHED TO A BOWL CONTAINER OF LIVE CLAMS, LOCATED IN TWO DOOR COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA, AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TAG MUST REMAIN ATTACHED TO CONTAINER UNTIL CONTAINER IS EMPTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE APPROVAL SOURCES OF SHELLFISH AND MAINTAIN TAGS FOR 90 DAYS ON PREMISES. APPROXIMATELY 10LBS AT $60 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARDED. MUST PROVIDE SYSTEM FOR DOCUMENTING SHELLSTOCK TAGS WITH DATES OF WHEN THE LAST OF THE BATCH WAS SOLD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN ELECTRICAL, INSECT CONTROL DEVICE INSTALLED ON THE TOP SHELF ABOVE GLASS CUPS, PITCHERS, AND AN ICE CONTAINER IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP/ SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER TO RELOCATE SAID INSECT CONTROL DEVICE, SO THAT THE DEVICE IS NOT LOCATED OVER A FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON SITE DURING INSPECTION IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS ACROSS FROM THE TOILET ROOMS, ON THE FLOOR ON THE SIDE OF THE REFRIGERATOR BEHIND THE FRONT PREP/ SERVICE COUNTER, AND UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE FRONT PREP/ SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED CLEAN SPOONS NOT INVERTED DURING STORAGE IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP IN THE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING TILES WITH DUST IN THE REAR PREP AREA ABOVE PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2627449

Location recorded for this inspection · TASTE OF CANTON · 3324 S ARCHER AVE

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINER, SPICE CONTAINER BY COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZER.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE UNDER THE TOILET IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING TILES, AIR VENT COVERS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA, VENT OVER THE DISH MACHINE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE WOK STATION, FRYER AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT. NOTED ODOR FROM FLOOR GREASE TRAP AND/OR FLOOR DRAIN. MUST HAVE CLEANED

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2605715

Location recorded for this inspection · TASTE OF CANTON · 3324 S ARCHER AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-601.11(A)OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK AND PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON THE INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. THE OWNER EMPTIED, CLEANED, AND SANITIZED THE ICE MACHINE DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-501.114 (A, B, C, D, E, F: 1 & 2 FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE AT IMPROPER FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT 0 PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINE SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 – 100 PPM CHLORINE FOR A CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE. TECHNICIAN ARRIVED AT THE PREMISES DURING THE INSPECTION AND FIXED THE ISSUE. CHLORINE WAS AT 100 PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16(A:2,&B)FOUND IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD (BEEF, CHICKEN, EGGROLLS, SHRIMP, PORK, BEAN SPROUTS, SHREDDED LETTUCE) RANGING FROM 44.4F - 66.7 F LOCATED IN FOOD PREP COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS. THE MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL OF 87 LBS AT $271.0 AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 OBSERVED LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS WITH DRY PRODUCTS (STARCH)) WITHOUT PROPER COMMON FOOD NAME MARKINGS. MUST LABEL BULK AND WORKING FOOD CONTAINERS WITH CONTENTS COMMON NAME. MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 4-901.12 NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION, ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-202.16 OBSERVED RUSTED AND DIRTY STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN REFRIGERATOR AND DOOR REFRIGERATOR. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12 CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-201.11 FOUND WATER DRIPPING INSIDE THE TOP OF A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-102.11(A2) NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT ON SHELVES, FLOORS INSIDE UNUSED EQUIPMENT, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE, AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS. MUST UPGRADE HOUSING KEEPING.

  • 61

    SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: 8-304.11(A) NO PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON SITE FROM 08-29-23, REPORT #2580868. NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-010(B), CITATION ISSUED.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2580868

Location recorded for this inspection · TASTE OF CANTON · 3324 S ARCHER AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2580640

Location recorded for this inspection · TASTE OF CANTON · 3324 S ARCHER AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NOTED 1 LIVE ROACH IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND 1 LIVE ROACH IN THE FOOD PREP AREA UNDER PREP COOLER. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY VIOLATION. LICENSE REMAINS SUSPENDED.

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2580254

Location recorded for this inspection · TASTE OF CANTON · 3324 S ARCHER AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NOTED 1 LIVE ROACH IN DRY STORAGE AREA AND 2 LIVE ROACHES IN FOOD PREP AREA UNDER PREP COOLER AND 1 ON PREP COOLER. ALSO NOTED ROACH ON WALL IN DINING AREA. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL . PRIORITY VIOLATION. LICENSE REMAINS SUSPENDED.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2579909

Location recorded for this inspection · TASTE OF CANTON · 3324 S ARCHER AVE

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD (BEEF, DUCK, CHICKEN, EGGROLLS) RANGING FROM 50F - 103F LOCATED IN FOOD PREP COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS): COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED BEEF, COOKED EGG ROLLS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 52F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. WALK-IN COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND NOT USE REACH-IN COOLER. UNTIL IT MAINTAINS A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND IS RE-INSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND INFESTATION ON SITE. NOTED 12 LIVE ROACHES ON SITE IN THE FOOD PREP-STORAGE AREA.FOUND 5 BEHIND OPEN BAGS OF RICE, 3 UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, 4 ON WALL BEHIND DRY STORAGE AND 2 IN UTILITY SINK. ALSO NOTED APPROX 250 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON SITE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON THE PREP TABLE WHERE THE RICE COOKER IS LOCATED, BEHIND THE COLD DRINKS COOLER AT THE SMOOTHIE BAR, ALONG WALL BY REACH IN COOLER NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ALONG THE WALL OF THE LEFT OF KITCHEN ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL. MUST REMOVE MOUSE DROPPINGS AND ELIMINATE LIVE ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND DRIPPING FROM CEILING GRATE LOCATED IN REAR OF WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO NOTED DRIPPING INSIDE TOP OF REACH COOLER, LOCATED NEXT TO 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED CEILING ABOVE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK, FOOD PREP AREA, AND 3 COMP SINK FILLED WITH DUST. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND HOOD FILTERS FILLED WITH GREASE. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2571111

Location recorded for this inspection · TASTE OF CANTON · 3324 S ARCHER AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
15
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2570658

Location recorded for this inspection · TASTE OF CANTON · 3324 S ARCHER AVE

Recorded violations

  • 15

    FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE FOOD STORAGE PRACTICES. OBSERVED RAW EGGS STORED DIRECTLY OVER TOMATOES IN THE PREP COOLER. ALSO NOTED RAW BEEF STORED DIRECTLY OVER READY-TO-EAT BEEF. FOOD SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM CROSS-CONTAMINATION BY ARRANGING ALL FOODS TO BE STORED, HELD, AND DISPLAYED IN ORDER OF MINIMUM COOKING TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE (LOCATED INSIDE THE TOP INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE BEHIND THE PANEL). ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEEF, HALF AND HALF, EGGS, AND COOKED PASTA) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 62.9F - 50.7F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. APPROX 50 LB OF FOOD AT $300 DISCARDED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS): COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED PASTA, AND COOKED BEEF, HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 53.6F AT THE INSPECTION. MUST DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND NOT USE THE REACH-IN COOLER. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO NO LONGER USE COOLER UNTIL IT IS INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINED A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 35

    APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FROZEN BEEF THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER OR IN THE REFRIGERATOR AND NOT THAW FOODS AT ROOM TEMPERATURE.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: FOUND NO THERMOMETERS IN ANY PREP COOLERS OR REACH-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS TO ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND PEST INFESTATION AT TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROX. 800 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THROUGHOUT THE BAR COUNTERTOP BEHIND POWDERED FOOD TOPPINGS AND BLENDER, THROUGHOUT THE BAR FLOOR, BEHIND THE CHEMICAL UNDER HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO 3 COMP SINK, BEHIND THE COLD DRINK COOLER LOCATED DIRECTLY NEXT TO 3 COMP SINK, THROUGHOUT DRY STORAGE ON FLOOR, IN MALTOSE FOOD CONTAINER LOCATED IN DRY STORAGE, ON TOP OF SUGAR CONTAINER, BEHIND BULK DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. NOTED APPROX 7 LIVE ROACHES ON SITE UNDER FOOD PREP STATION ON WALL ABOVE HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND COLD DRINK COOLER COMING OUT OF BROKEN WALL TILE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WOK STOVE, FRYERS, AND OVENS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS. NOTED BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT ALL SHELVES ON ALL PREP COOLERS, REACH-IN COOLERS, AND WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. FOUND EXCESSIVE BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND BROKEN TILE BEHIND COLD DRINK REACH IN COOLER LOCATED DIRECTLY NEXT TO WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND ALL FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT FILLED WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. NOTED VENT AND TILES OVER WAREWASHING AREA, AND WALK-IN COOLER/ FREEZER FILLED WITH DUST. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2453972

Location recorded for this inspection · TASTE OF CANTON · 3324 S ARCHER AVE

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 OBSERVED VENT MISSING FROM THE CONDENSER LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2453678

Location recorded for this inspection · TASTE OF CANTON · 3324 S ARCHER AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

  • 35

    APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: 3-501.13 OBSERVED FROZEN BEEF THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER (NO GREATER THAN 70F) OR IN THE REFRIGERATOR AND DO NOT THAW FOODS AT ROOM TEMPERATURES.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE RODENT AND LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED BY THE UTILITY SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND ABOUT 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE WALLS IN THE HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 OBSERVED VENT MISSING FROM THE CONDENSER LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GRIM ON THE HANDLES AND OUTSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND IN BETWEEN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ACCUMULATED DUST AND DIRT DEBRIS ON ALL OF THE LOWER SHELVES OF ALL PREP TABLES, ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WOK STATION AND FAUCETS AND HANDLES OF ALL SINKS. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON ALL VENTS THRU OUT THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.15 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE LID OF THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU OUT THE FOOD PREP AREA AND ITEMS BEING STORED ON THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND ONLY STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIRMENT.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13(B:4) OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2244162 DATED 1/8/19; 47 - 4-101.19 OBSERVED THE FOLOWING NOT CLEAN, WOK STATION, EXTERIOR OF BULK CONTAINERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. 55 - 6-201.11 OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING TILES, VENT OVER THE DISH MACHINE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE WOK STATION, FRYER AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT. 55 - 6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED. 58 - PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGENT TRAINING ON PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

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