Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for TNT RAMEN on .
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Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2646114
Location recorded for this inspection · TNT RAMEN · 8929 S COMMERCIAL AVE
Recorded violations
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED THE WASHROOM DOOR IN THE KITCKEN NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2625372
Location recorded for this inspection · TNT RAMEN · 8929 S COMMERCIAL AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
29
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: OBSERVED VACUMN PACKAGE MACHINE ON SITE MACHINE NOT BEING USED AT THIS TIME NOR IS THERE ANY PACKAGED FOOD ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT CDPH FOR APPROVAL FOR MACHINE. INFORMATION GIVEN AND OFFICE NOTIFIED. MACHINE WILL BE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. WHEN HACCP APPROVAL GIVEN TAG WILL BE REMOVED. NO CITATION ISSUED.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: REAR EXIT DOOR IN NEED OF RODENT PROOFING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A DAMAGED PEST CONTROL BOX THAT IS IN NEED OF REPLACING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE BUILD UP OF CONDENSATION ON HOOD VENTILATION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ALLERGAN CERTIFICATES ON SITE INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN
CanvassOut of Business
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2563067
Location recorded for this inspection · T & T MEXICAN RESTAURANT · 8929 S COMMERCIAL AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2385319
Location recorded for this inspection · T & T MEXICAN RESTAURANT · 8929 S COMMERCIAL AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
1
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE (PIC) WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED PIC TO MEET REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER NOR VALID CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS(RICE, BEANS) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM AVAILALE. REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH DATE BY WHICH FOOD IS TO BE SOLD, CONSUMED, OR DISCARDED WITH A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (EGGS, OCTOPUS/OYSTER COCKTAILS). INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ADD A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON ALL ITEMS ON THE MENU THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN REACH-IN FREEZER AND COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN BAR AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED IN PREP AND WASHROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY HANG MOPS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
17
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2382814
Location recorded for this inspection · T & T MEXICAN RESTAURANT · 8929 S COMMERCIAL AVE
Recorded violations
1
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE (PIC) WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED PIC TO MEET REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER NOR VALID CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (RICE 169.4F, BEANS 160.9F)) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURED OR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED AT THE BASEMENT HAND WASHING SINK, MEN'S TOILET ROOM, 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK AND AT THE HAND WASHING SINK BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN REACH-IN COOLER: SALSA 67.6F, BEEF 60.5F, GREEN BEANS 56.8F, HAM 57.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM AVAILALE. REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH DATE BY WHICH FOOD IS TO BE SOLD, CONSUMED, OR DISCARDED WITH A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (EGGS, OCTOPUS/OYSTER COCKTAILS). INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ADD A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON ALL ITEMS ON THE MENU THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
33
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED TWO-DOOR SLIDING REACH-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 49.8F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVING UNITS AND BOTTOM OF TABLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, ALONG WALLS NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA, ALONG WALLS IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON FLOOR NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR OR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
45
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN REACH-IN FREEZER AND COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN BAR AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED IN PREP AND WASHROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY HANG MOPS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2320966
Location recorded for this inspection · T & T MEXICAN RESTAURANT · 8929 S COMMERCIAL AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
1
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE (PIC) WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED PIC TO MEET REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER NOR VALID CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIRMENT AND ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER AND VALD CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED AT THE BASEMENT HAND WASHING SINK, MEN'S TOILET ROOM, 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK AND AT THE HAND WASHING SINK BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (EGGS, OCTOPUS/OYSTER COCKTAILS). INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ADD A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON ALL ITEMS ON THE MENU THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED A THERMOMETER IS NEEDED INSIDE ALL OF THE REFRIGERATION/FREEZER UNITS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED ON FEMALE FOOD HANDLER AND ONE MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13(B:4) OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2213513 DATED 8/27/18; 58 INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT HE MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN IT. INSTRUCTED PIC TO CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2320467
Location recorded for this inspection · T & T MEXICAN RESTAURANT · 8929 S COMMERCIAL AVE
Recorded violations
1
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE (PIC) WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED PIC TO MEET REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER NOR VALID CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIRMENT AND ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER AND VALD CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED AT THE BASEMENT HAND WASHING SINK, MEN'S TOILET ROOM, 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK AND AT THE HAND WASHING SINK BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-204.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT THE DRINK (COFFEE AND WATER)/FOOD (CHIPS AND SALSA) PREP AREA IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA BY THE FOOD PREP AREA OR REMOVE ALL ITEMS AND ONLY SERVE FOOD AND DRINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA THAT HAS AN EXISTING HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (EGGS, OCTOPUS/OYSTER COCKTAILS). INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ADD A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON ALL ITEMS ON THE MENU THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED A THERMOMETER IS NEEDED INSIDE ALL OF THE REFRIGERATION/FREEZER UNITS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE CORNER BY THE GREASE TRAP AND ABOUT 5 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED ON A LEDGE IN THE LADIES TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.11 OBSERVED SALSA BEING HELD IN A CONTAINER WITHOUT A LID IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROTECT ALL FOODS FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED ON FEMALE FOOD HANDLER AND ONE MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13(B:4) OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2213513 DATED 8/27/18; 58 INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT HE MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN IT. INSTRUCTED PIC TO CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2213513
Location recorded for this inspection · T & T MEXICAN RESTAURANT · 8929 S COMMERCIAL AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-102.12 NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. THE PIC HAS NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED PIC THAT HE MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ENROLLMENT AND/OR OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHIICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(N) 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 7-38-012(A).
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 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 OR DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER WHERE RUSTY; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11 OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING VENT IN THE DINING AREA; REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND PAINT WHERE NEEDED ALONG THE VENT.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT HE MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN IT.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2105041
Location recorded for this inspection · T & T MEXICAN RESTAURANT · 8929 S COMMERCIAL AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2104621
Location recorded for this inspection · T & T MEXICAN RESTAURANT · 8929 S COMMERCIAL AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: EVIDENCE OF MICE ON PREMISES (DROPPINGS OBSERVED). FOUND OVER 100 DROPPINGS ON PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BEHIND BAR IN DINING AREA ALONG THE FLOOR, IN THE BEVERAGE AREA OF THE DINING ROOM UNDER THE COUNTER AND ALONG THE WALL BY THE SEATING BOOTHS, ALONG THE PERIMETER OF THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AND UNDER THE STAIRS IN THE BASEMENT, ON THE BOTTOM OF A STORAGE TABLE IN THE BASEMENT AND UNDER THE GRILL IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND HAVE THE LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE RESTAURANT PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED IN KITCHEN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN AREAS MENTIONED ABOVE IN VIOLATION #18.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DUST ON THE VENTILATION FANS ON THE CEILINGS OF THE WASHROOMS; CLEAN VENTS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2010015
Location recorded for this inspection · T & T MEXICAN RESTAURANT · 8929 S COMMERCIAL AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN WALLS IN THE KITCHEN AREA NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TOCLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN KOTCHEN AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE SOME CLUTTER FROM UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREP AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST STORE THE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT FOOD PREP AREA
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1978614
Location recorded for this inspection · T & T MEXICAN RESTAURANT · 8929 S COMMERCIAL AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET FIXTURE AT THE FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60617
242 of 303 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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