Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for EFIE'S CANTEEN (TAXI/LIMO AREA) on .
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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
2640133
Location recorded for this inspection · EFIE'S CANTEEN (TAXI/LIMO AREA) · 11601 W TOUHY AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
33
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED COOLER CONTAINING CREAM CHEESE WITH AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. CREAM CHEESE DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 1/4 POUND($5) COOLER TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED EQUIPMENT WRAPPED IN ALUMINUM FOIL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FOIL.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2621712
Location recorded for this inspection · EFIE'S CANTEEN (TAXI/LIMO AREA) · 11601 W TOUHY AVE
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2613030
Location recorded for this inspection · EFIE'S CANTEEN (TAXI/LIMO AREA) · 11601 W TOUHY AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-EGGS 50.3F, FISH 50F, GYROS 46F, TOMATOES 50, CHICKEN 44.8F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $200.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
33
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 53.6F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
40
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEES AT THE PREP AREA PREPARING FOOD WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS OR PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS OR PROTECTION AT ALL TIMES
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NOTED A LARGE POTS UNABLE TO FIT INSIDE THE DISH WASHING MACHINE FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE EQUIPMENT.(LARGE POTS AND PANS)
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED MISSING LIGHT BULB AT THE HOT FOOD HOLDING AREA AND HAND WASHING SINK AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SHATTERPROOF BULBS OR PROTECTIVE SHIELD FOR THE BULBS.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2596652
Location recorded for this inspection · EFIE'S CANTEEN (TAXI/LIMO AREA) · 11601 W TOUHY AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
1
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: 2-102.14 NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN, SOUPS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NOTED HAND WASH SINK AT THE DISH WASHING AREA INACCESSIBLE WITH EMPTY BUCKETS, CONTAINERS OF BLEACH AND DEGREASER INFRON OF SINK. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES REMOVE MIXER AND TANKS FROM THE HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL HAND WASH SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).
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 TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE ON ICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED DUSTY AND DIRTY VENTILATION UNITS ON WALLS. 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
2583889
Location recorded for this inspection · EFIE'S CANTEEN (TAXI/LIMO AREA) · 11601 W TOUHY AVE
Recorded violations
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP/COOKING AREA WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2567796
Location recorded for this inspection · EFIE'S CANTEEN (TAXI/LIMO AREA) · 11601 W TOUHY AVE
Recorded violations
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNCLEAN INTERIOR OF DRY STORAGE CABINETS WITH CRACKER PACKETS ACROSS FROM MAIN COOKING AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2545651
Location recorded for this inspection · EFIE'S CANTEEN (TAXI/LIMO AREA) · 11601 W TOUHY AVE
Recorded violations
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE (2) CUTTING BOARD WITH STAIN AND DEEP SEAMS ON TOP OF PREP COOLER IN PREP/COOKING LINE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHTBULBS IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2521404
Location recorded for this inspection · EFIE'S CANTEEN (TAXI/LIMO AREA) · 11601 W TOUHY AVE
Recorded violations
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING INFRONT PREP SERVICE/COOKING AREA (BY THE STEAM TABLE).
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2320417
Location recorded for this inspection · EFIE'S CANTEEN (TAXI/LIMO AREA) · 11601 W TOUHY AVE
Recorded violations
43
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE BIN BEHIND FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A SEPARATE CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS ON PREMISE MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. NO MILK CRATES.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULB INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2291049
Location recorded for this inspection · EFIE'S CANTEEN (TAXI/LIMO AREA) · 11601 W TOUHY AVE
Recorded violations
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WASHCLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE BEHIND PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY USE STORAGE SHELVES FOR PROPER STORAGE IN REAR PREP AREA. NO MILK CRATES.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2222486
Location recorded for this inspection · EFIE'S CANTEEN (TAXI/LIMO AREA) · 11601 W TOUHY 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(A) Observed no employee health policy.Instructed manager to provide employee health policy.Priority Foundation 7-38-012(A).
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 Backflow preventer not located at ice machine and coffee units located at front prep area. Instructed to install so that it can be located to be serviced and maintained.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2166900
Location recorded for this inspection · EFIE'S CANTEEN (TAXI/LIMO AREA) · 11601 W TOUHY AVE
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: Observed rusts on shelvings inside the walk-in-cooler.Instructed to replace or repair using a non-toxic finish and maintain. Observed worned-out cutting boards with stains along the prep line.Instructed to replace and maintain.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Observed the following not clean;Sides of hot Cooking equipments, manual can opener,kitchen storage shelves,interior/exterior surfaces of coolers.Instructed to detail clean and sanitize and maintain.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Instructed to detail clean and sanitize interiors of light shields throughout the prep area and remove grease build-up on the hood/filters above the cooking equipments also, seal noticeable openings on ceiling near the window in prep area and around pipe on wall behind the grease trap box and maintain.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Instructed to better maintain the outside near the trailer storage facility and remove excessive cigarette butts on ground floor at exterior gated air condenser unit located in rear of the dispatch taxi office and maintain.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Observed ice scoop for the ice maker not maintained;chipped at the ends of scoop. Instructed to replace and maintain.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60666
172 of 224 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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