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TASTY FAST FOOD & GROCERY

6645 S HALSTED ST · Chicago, IL 60621

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Out of Business
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Canvass
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0
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Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2583229

Location recorded for this inspection · TASTY FAST FOOD & GROCERY · 6645 S HALSTED ST

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

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No Entry
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Non-Inspection
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0
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Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2582554

Location recorded for this inspection · TASTY FAST FOOD & GROCERY · 6645 S HALSTED ST

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CanvassPass
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Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2510878

Location recorded for this inspection · TASTY FAST FOOD & GROCERY · 6645 S HALSTED ST

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION IN WIPING CLOTHS BUCKET.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER RACKS FOR ELEVATION IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST BE ABLE TO EASILY CLEAN AND MONITOR UNDERNEATH.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND SEAL ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE PREP TABLE TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A LOT OF UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND CLUTTER THROUGH OUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND/OR SEAL TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE FRONT PREP AREAS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2363086

Location recorded for this inspection · TASTY FAST FOOD & GROCERY · 6645 S HALSTED ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2362536

Location recorded for this inspection · TASTY FAST FOOD & GROCERY · 6645 S HALSTED ST

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF EAR DOOR .MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: Violation Codes: 3-304.14 Inspector Comments: MUST STORE SOILED WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM MEAT SLICER,KNIFE CADDY

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES,LOOSE WALL OUTLETS.MUST SEAL GAPS IN WALL BASES THROUGHOUT , DAMAGED WALL IN TOILET ROOM AND WHERE NEEDED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.16 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE TAPE LINED UP ON WALLS IN SIDE STORAGE AREA,UNDER HAND SINK IN PREP AREA AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT FROM WALLS,CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND STORAGE .

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2359852 2/4/20 NOT CORRECTED ##37- OBSERVED CHICKEN FLOUR NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS. #39-OBSERVED FACILITY UTILIZING CARDBOARD IN REACH IN COOLERS. MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN.#44- OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR THROUGH OUT FACILITY (SINGLE USE ITEMS IN BOXES) FOOD ITEMS ETC.. MUST STORE ITEMS 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR.#47- OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN FACILITY HEAVILY SCORED, DARK GROOVES AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. #49- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST AND DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY ON VARIOUS SHELVES AND COUNTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS.#49- 4-602.13 OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP ON FRYERS, OVEN, GRILL, PREP TABLES, ETC. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE KEPT FREE OF ACCUMULATION OF DUST, DIRT, AND FOOD DEBRIS.#55- OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN FACILITY FRONT PREP AREA; EXCESSIVE AND IMPROPER STORAGE IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND FOOD PREP AREA; CREATING A HARBORAGE CONDITIONS FOR RODENTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE EXCESS STORAGE NOT NEEDED ON A DAILY BASIS, REMOVE OLD UNUSED EQUIPMENT, PROPERLY STORE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AND WALL AND DETAIL CLEAN THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FACILITY.#56- OBSERVED HOOD NOT CLEANED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DUST IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2359852 2/4/20 #38- STILL OBSERVING EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE AND RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND TO FRONT REACH IN GLASS COOLER,UNDER CRATE ACROSS FRONT SAME COOLER,AT MOTOR OF DELI DISPLAY UNIT,ON FLOOR UNDER CASHIER AREA,ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN CLUTTER IN SIDE STORAGE ROOM,ON FLOOR NEXT TO REACH IN COOLER ,ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE BEHIND PREP TABLE AND CHEST FREEZER,INSIDE OF FRYER CABINETS,UNDER GRILL TABLE,BEHIND AND UNDER SHELVING UNIT IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND UPPER STORAGE LANDING AREA, BEHIND ALL CHEST FREEZERS.MOTORS AT ALL COOLERS.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/19/20.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
17
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2359852

Location recorded for this inspection · TASTY FAST FOOD & GROCERY · 6645 S HALSTED ST

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE AND RAT DROPPINGS AND A STRONG SMELL OF URINE ON FLOOR NEXT TO FRONT REACH IN GLASS COOLER,AT MOTOR OF DELI DISPLAY UNIT,ON CARDBOARD SHELVING UNITS,ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN CLUTTER IN SIDE STORAGE ROOM,ON FLOOR NEXT TO REACH IN COOLER ,ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE UNDER T.V,INSIDE OF FRYER CABINETS,UNDER GRILL TABLE,BEHIND ,UNDER AND ON SHELVING UNIT IN REAR STORAGE AREA,IN BETWEEN ALL CHEST FREEZERS.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/4/20.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF EAR DOOR .MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: MUST STORE SOILED WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM MICROWAVE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM MEAT SLICER,KNIFE CADDY.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES,LOOSE WALL OUTLETS.MUST SEAL GAPS IN WALL BASES THROUGHOUT AND HOLE IN LOWER HALF WALL IN PREP AREA AND DAMAGED WALL IN TOILET ROOM.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REMOVE TAPE LINED UP ON WALLS IN SIDE STORAGE AREA AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT FROM WALLS,CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND STORAGE .

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2243716 12/19/18 NOT CORRECTED #36- OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING THERMOMETERS FOR REACH IN COOLER FOR FACILITY OR IN DISREPAIR. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS FOR UNITS.#37- OBSERVED CHICKEN FLOUR NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS. #39-OBSERVED FACILITY UTILIZED CARDBOARD FOR LINING OF CONTAINERS, PREP TABLES AND REACH IN COOLERS. MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN.#44- OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR THROUGH OUT FACILITY (SINGLE USE ITEMS IN BOXES) FOOD ITEMS ETC.. MUST STORE ITEMS 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR.#47- OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN FACILITY HEAVILY SCORED, DARK GROOVES AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. #47-OBSERVED INSIDE OF REACH IN FREEZER WITH ACCUMULATION OF ICE BUILD UP INSIDE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN, DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.#49- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST AND DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY ON VARIOUS SHELVES AND COUNTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS.#49- 4-602.13 OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP ON FRYERS, OVEN, GRILL, PREP TABLES, ETC. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE KEPT FREE OF ACCUMULATION OF DUST, DIRT, AND FOOD DEBRIS.#53- OBSERVED FACILITY TOILET AND SINK WITH ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS AND FECES ON IT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ENTIRE RESTROOM.#55- OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN FACILITY FRONT PREP AREA; EXCESSIVE AND IMPROPER STORAGE IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND FOOD PREP AREA; CREATING HARBORAGE CONDITIONS FOR RODENTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE EXCESS STORAGE NOT NEEDED ON A DAILY BASIS, REMOVE OLD UNUSED EQUIPMENT, PROPERLY STORE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AND WALL AND DETAIL CLEAN THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FACILITY.#56- OBSERVED HOOD NOT CLEANED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DUST IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#57- OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
19
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2243716

Location recorded for this inspection · TASTY FAST FOOD & GROCERY · 6645 S HALSTED ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14N OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-203.11 OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN REAR WARE WASHING AREA. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND INSTALL A HAND SINK UNDER CITY WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUES

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17 (C) OBSERVED READY TO EAT TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOOD INSIDE REFRIGERATOR IN PREP KITCHEN WITH OUT DATE MARK/ MISSING; COOKED CHICKEN, BEEF, ETC. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO UTILIZE DATE MAKRING ON READY TO EAT TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 28

    TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: OBSERVED NO SEPERATION OF STORAGE AND DISPALY OF SPRAY BOTTLES AND OTHER CHEMICALS IN FACILITY. MUST STORE CHEMICALS, CLEANERS AND SPRAY BOTTLES IN designated area. priority violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-302.12 (A) OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT THERMOMETERS PROVIDED FOR MEASURING COOKED FOOD TEMPERATURE. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-203.112(B) OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING THERMOMETERS FOR REACH IN COOLER FOR FACILITY OR IN DISREPAIR. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS FOR UNITS.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED CHICKEN FLOUR NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FACIITY UTILIVED CARBOARD FOR LINING OF CONTAINERS, PREP TABLES AND REACH IN COOLERS. MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR THROUGH OUT FACILITY (SINGLE USE ITEMS IN BOXES) FOOD ITEMS ETC.. MUST STORE ITEMS 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12 4-501.12 OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN FACILITY HEAVILY SCORED, DARK GROOVES AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REPALCE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-204.120 OBSERVED INSIDE OF REACH IN FREEZER WITH ACCUMULATION OF ICE BUILD UP INSIDE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN, DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST AND DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY ON VARIOUS SHELVES AND COUNTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP ON FRYERS, OVEN, GRILL, PREP TABLES, ETC. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE KEPT FREE OF ACCUMULATION OF DUST, DIRT, AND FOOD DEBRIS.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON MOP SINK NOT ACCESSABLE IN REARE OF FACILITY. MUST OBTAIN AND INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY TOILET AND SINK WITH ACCUMUALTION OF DEBRIS AND FEECES ON IT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ENTIRE RESTROOM

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN FACILITY FRONT PREP AREA; EXCESSIVE AND IMPROPER STORAGE IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND FOOD PREP AREA; CREATING HARBORAGE CONDITIONS FOR RODENTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE EXCESS STORAGE NOT NEEDED ON A DAILY BASIS, REMOVE OLD UNUSED EQUIPMENT, PROPERLY STORE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AND WALL AND DETAIL CLEAN THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FACILITY.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14 OBSERVED HOOD NOT CLEANED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DUST IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.

ComplaintNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2243626

Location recorded for this inspection · TASTY FAST FOOD & GROCERY · 6645 S HALSTED ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2102574

Location recorded for this inspection · TASTY FAST FOOD & GROCERY · 6645 S HALSTED 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: RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES AT FRONT CASHIER AREA. INSTD TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD. FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP. INSTD TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE AND MAINTAIN

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: EXTREME CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA, PILES OF UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND NON FOOD-RESTAURANT ITEMS THROUGH OUT, UNABLE TO ACCESS ALL AREAS. STOCK ON FLOOR IN SAME AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, ORGANIZE AND CLEAN AREA. ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6 INCHES.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2098854

Location recorded for this inspection · TASTY FAST FOOD & GROCERY · 6645 S HALSTED ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 12

    HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: STAFF TOILET ROOM NOT CLEAN OR MAINTAINED. EXCESSIVE BROWN/BLACK FILTH IN TOILET. WALLS IN POOR REPAIR HOLES, HEAVILY STAINED SURFACES. FLOOR NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. HANDSINK NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO CLEAN TOILET, SINK, WALLS AND FLOOR. PAINT AND REPAIR WALLS SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. VIOLATION CRITICAL 7-38-030.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG WALL BASE IN VARIOUS AREAS. NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK OR PROOF OF SERVICE. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE WITH LOGBOOK. VIOLATION 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING. LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DUMPSTER MUST BE WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS. VIOLATION 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

  • 22

    DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO TEST SANITIZER AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE. VIOLATION 7-38-030 SERIOUS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES AT FRONT CASHIER AREA. INSTD TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD. FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP. INSTD TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, SIDES AND UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS INCLUDING ATTACHED MOTORS, AND INTERIOR OF HOOD. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS THROUGH OUT ALONG WALLBASE, UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: EXTREME CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA, PILES OF UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND NON FOOD-RESTAURANT ITEMS THROUGH OUT, UNABLE TO ACCESS ALL AREAS. STOCK ON FLOOR IN SAME AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, ORGANIZE AND CLEAN AREA. ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6 INCHES.

Local context · Chicago

How results compare in ZIP 60621

91 of 114 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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