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2624882
Location recorded for this inspection · TAI WAH GROCERY · 2226 S WENTWORTH AVE
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Inspection ID
2624923
Location recorded for this inspection · TAI WAH GROCERY · 2226 S WENTWORTH AVE
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Fail
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Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2595976
Location recorded for this inspection · TAI WAH GROCERY · 2226 S WENTWORTH AVE
Recorded violations
9
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS CUTTING PORK AND SERVING IT FOR TOGO ORDERS FOR CONSUMERS WITH BARE HANDS. MUST USE GLOVES OR OTHER ALTERNATIVE APPROVED METHODS WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD AND PRODUCTS. PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN ALL PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS AND IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED THE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 150 MICE DROPPINGS AND APPROXIMATELY 10 SMALL FLIES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION. THE FOLLOWING FLOORS AND SURFACES WERE OBSERVED WITH MICE DROPPINGS: UNDER THE EQUIPMENT IN THE FAR REAR FOOD PREP AREA, ON THE STAIRS LEADING TO THE BASEMENT, SURROUND THE HOT WATER TANK IN THE BASEMENT, ON THE WALLBASES BEHIND THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE BASEMENT, TOP OF THE BOXES OF PRODUCT IN THE BASEMENT, AND ON THE SHELVES WITH THE PREPACKAGED ITEMS IN THE AISLES. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY, 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
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE COLD HOLDING UNITS, THE SHELVING UNITS UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES IN THE PREP AREAS, AND THE OUTERIOR OF THE FREEZER CHESTS ON THE MAIN LEVEL IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED THE TOILET SEATS IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE EXCESSIVE USE OF CARDBOARD BOXES ON THE FLOORS, SHELVES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES, AND STACKS STORED ALONG THE WALL IN THE FRONT SHOPPING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2573749
Location recorded for this inspection · TAI WAH GROCERY · 2226 S WENTWORTH AVE
Recorded violations
40
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHILE HANDLING FOODS.
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS FOUND ON PREP TABLES; INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2573392
Location recorded for this inspection · TAI WAH GROCERY · 2226 S WENTWORTH AVE
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 150 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES ON THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT ON THE SELLING FLOOR, UNDER STORAGE SHELVES, UNDER SINKS, ON BOTTOM STORAGE SHELVES, INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER ON THE FLOOR AND ON LOWER SHELF AND IN BASEMENT ON FLOOR AND SOME BOXES ON STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.
40
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHILE HANDLING FOODS.
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS FOUND ON PREP TABLES; INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER, STORAGE SHELVES ON THE SELLING FLOOR, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNIT, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, CUTTING BOARDS AND PIPES CONNECTED TO KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE. ALSO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE GREASE RECEPTOR AT THREE COMP SINK.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: THE FAUCET KNOB AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE BUTCHER AREA IS STRIPPED; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE KNOB. THE FAUCET NECK AT THE ONE COMP SINK IN THE BUTCHER AREA IS LEAKING; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK FROM FAUCET NECK.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTOR IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM; MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECPTOR.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND CLUTTER IN WASHROOM AND BASEMENT AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID RODENT HARBORAGE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS AND CEILING AROUND BEHIND AND ABOVE KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. CLEAN VENTILATION FAN ON THE WALL OF THE WASHROOM.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE WALL OF THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAINT WHERE NEEDED.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2523823
Location recorded for this inspection · TAI WAH GROCERY · 2226 S WENTWORTH AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
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 7-38-010.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-301.13 OBSERVED A DRAIN BOARD IS NEEDED BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ALL EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND HOT HOLDING UNITS, REACH IN FREEZERS AND INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS THROUGH OUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER, UNDER ALL SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT AND UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SHELVES AND REFRIGERATION/FREEZER UNITS LOCATED IN THE FACILITY. 6-501.114 OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE EVERY THING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED TWO MALE AND ONE FEMALE FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
15
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2523542
Location recorded for this inspection · TAI WAH GROCERY · 2226 S WENTWORTH 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 7-38-010.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE OR REPLACE.
21
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16(A:1) OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA; OBSERVED ABOUT 5 LBS OF COOKED PORK AT 80F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOOD AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL HOT TCS FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. THE MANAGER DISCARDED SAID FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES FOR TCS FOODS (RAW POULTRY AND RAW PORK) IN THE FOOD PREP AREA; OBSERVED ABOUT 30 LBS OF RAW POULTRY AT 66F AND ABOUT 30 LBS OF RAW PORK AT 50F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. THE MANAGER DISCARDED SAID FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #21.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LIVE SMALL AND LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND IN THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ANY AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
45
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS FLOOR AND SHELF LINERS. INSTRUCTED NOT TO RE-USE CARDBOARD. ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-301.13 OBSERVED A DRAIN BOARD IS NEEDED BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(B) OBSERVED ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ALL EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND HOT HOLDING UNITS, REACH IN FREEZERS AND INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT, FOOD, AND GREASE DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER, UNDER ALL SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT, UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SHELVES, AND REFRIGERATION/FREEZER UNITS LOCATED IN THE FACILITY.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED TWO MALE AND ONE FEMALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2320649
Location recorded for this inspection · TAI WAH GROCERY · 2226 S WENTWORTH AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: ESTABLISHMENT HAS A WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND SOME SUPPLIES ON HAND. ADDITIONAL TIME GIVEN TO OBTAIN THE CORRECT DISINFECTANT/SANITIZER TO KILL NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: PREP TABLES, CUTTING BOARDS, CHOPPING BLOCKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT EXTERIOR SURFACES, SINKS, SHELVES INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND OTHER BUILD UP, CLEAN IN BUTCHER AREA AROUND PREP TABLE AND SINK, CLEAN AT FRONT COUNTER AREA AND IN AREA WHERE DUCKS AND PORK IS PREPPED FOR COOKING. CLEAN PIPES ALONG THE WALL AND LEADING UP TO THE CEILING IN THE REAR COOKING AREA TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2279287
Location recorded for this inspection · TAI WAH GROCERY · 2226 S WENTWORTH AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE COOKING AREA LOCATED IN THE REAR OF THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT AN EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE INSTALLED IN THE COOKING AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS FOR HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: FOUND NO THERMOMETER FOR MEASURING HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR MEASURING HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2268951
Location recorded for this inspection · TAI WAH GROCERY · 2226 S WENTWORTH AVE
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE COOKING AREA LOCATED IN THE REAR OF THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT AN EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE INSTALLED IN THE COOKING AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS FOR HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: FOUND NO THERMOMETER FOR MEASURING HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR MEASURING HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. OBSERVED MORE THAN 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE LOWER SHELVES ON THE SELLING FLOOR AND IN THE BASEMENT ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL. ALOS FOUND A DEAD MOUSE ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SELLING FLOOR SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN. HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: FOUND WIPING CLOTHS BEING USED IN THE PREP AND SERVING AREAS THAT ARE NOT STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO STORE CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES WHEN NOT IN USE.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: SELLING SHELVES IN STORE AND SHELVES UNDER FRONT SERVING COUNTER, PREP TABLE TOPS AND BOTTOMS AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING IN PREP AND COOKING AREAS TO REMOVE GREASE AND SPLATTER. DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILINGS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT STORE UNDER STORAGE SHELVES, IN PREP AND COOKING AREAS AND IN BASEMENT.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO SEAL THE SMALL OPENING IN THE WALL LEADING INTO THE COOKING AREA FROM THE PREP AREA (CORRECTED ON SITE).
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2051066
Location recorded for this inspection · TAI WAH GROCERY · 2226 S WENTWORTH AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
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 READY-TO EAT FOOD, DRIED PORK AND DRIED CHINESE SAUSAGE AT FRONT COUNTER ON DISPLAY WITH NO COVER TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINANTS AND CUSTOMER MISHANDLING(OBSERVED CUSTOMER WALK IN AND HANDLE SEVERAL DRIED PORK ITEMS WITH BARE HANDS AND LEAVE ITEMS IN DISPLAY BASKET). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ENCLOSED UNIT FOR SAID FOOD ITEMS, PRODUCTS RELOCATED TO REFRIGERATOR AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE UNIT NEXT TO BUTCHER AREA, UNDER, AROUND FOOD AISLE SHELVES, PREP TABLE BOTTOMS, INTERIOR OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INTERIOR OF HOT HOLDING UNIT, AND DRY MEAT STORAGE AREA.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE NEEDS TO BE CLEANED TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT, AND GREASE SPILLS. BASEMENT FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND STORAGE SHELVES.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE ON EQUIPMENT ATTACHED TO THE WALLS IN THE KITCHEN AREA, CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT SHIELD NEEDED IN WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA AND IN BASEMENT IN THE FORM OF CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. ORGANNIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1950304
Location recorded for this inspection · TAI WAH GROCERY · 2226 S WENTWORTH AVE
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: CLEAN INTERIORS AND SHELVES IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. CLEAN PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT EXTERIOR SURFACES. CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS IN BUTCHER AREA.
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FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, UNDER SINKS IN PREP AREAS, AROUND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREAS, UNDER SHELVES ON SELLING FLOOR, INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER AND CORNER AREAS OF BASEMENT.
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WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SOME GREASE OBSERVED ON EQUIPMENT ATTACHED TO THE WALLS IN THE KITCHEN AREA; CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE.
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VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE GREASE TRAP EXTERIOR (TOP) SURFACES RUSTY; PAINT SURFACES. OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE ONE COMP SINK IN THE BUTCHER AREA; REPAIR LEAK AT PIPE. MUST PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE AMOUNT OF DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINK TO PROPERLY SET UP FOR WASH RINSE AND SANITIZING.
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PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED INSIDE OF THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE BUTCHER; INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING ITEMS IN HANDSINK.
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How results compare in ZIP 60616
394 of 485 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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