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TASTE OF LEBANON

1509 W FOSTER AVE · Chicago, IL 60640

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for TASTE OF LEBANON on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2637709

Location recorded for this inspection · TASTE OF LEBANON · 1509 W FOSTER AVE

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDERNEATH COKING EQUIPMENT.

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ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2618578

Location recorded for this inspection · TASTE OF LEBANON · 1509 W FOSTER AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD AT THE PREP COOLER WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED CUTTING BOARD.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2601912

Location recorded for this inspection · TASTE OF LEBANON · 1509 W FOSTER AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN DINING AREA.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SIDES OF GRILL, UNDER AND BEHIND WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION IN PREP/COOKING AREA.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR STRIPPED (COLD) FAUCET HANDLE AT HANDSINK IN PREP (DISHWASHING AREA)

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2574886

Location recorded for this inspection · TASTE OF LEBANON · 1509 W FOSTER AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP TABLES IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN THEM.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER, LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. ISTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2564430

Location recorded for this inspection · TASTE OF LEBANON · 1509 W FOSTER AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SOME PREP AREA COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED/DAMAGED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NO MOP SINK ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE A MOP SINK WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER ON THE PREMISES.

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