Chicago · Official inspection records

TAI NAM CORPORATION

4925 N BROADWAY · Chicago, IL 60640

Grocery Store

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for TAI NAM CORPORATION on .

Checked · Source updated

Most recent visit in the dataset

Latest inspection

Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2585359

Location recorded for this inspection · TAI NAM CORPORATION · 4925 N BROADWAY

Recorded violations

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR BUTCHER AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN BOTH ALL-GENDER TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES FOR TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT BUILDUP ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS, ALONG WALLS, AND ALL CORNERS IN THE PREP AREA THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED CLETHE, THE PERSON IN CHARGE, TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MULTIPLE HOLES IN CEILING PANELS THROUGHOUT THE REAR BUTCHER PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO SEAL HOLES AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

Official inspection record

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 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1235285

Location recorded for this inspection · TAI NAM CORPORATION · 4925 N BROADWAY

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 46.7 F AND 59.9 F- CHICKEN EGGS, QUAIL EGGS AND TOFU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTAILLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST STORE ALL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EGGS, TOFU, ETC.) INSIDE COOLER AT 40 F OR BELOW AT ALL TIME. FOUND THE ABOVE FOODS HELD INSIDE PRODUCE COOLER, WHOLE PRODUCE ONLY, AMBIENT AIR AT 59.9 F.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELF TOPS/LOWER SIDE OF SHELVES THROUGHOUT BUTCHER PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT/SANITIZE ALL UNCLEAN SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT BUTCHER PREP. MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STAINS/FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT BUTCHER PREP AND DUST BUILD UP ON FAN COVERS IN PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER ALSO OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN WALL ADJACENT TO 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR WALL/CLEAN ALL WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MOP SINK REMOVED BY 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND INSTALL UTILITY SINK WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
525230

Location recorded for this inspection · TAI NAM CORPORATION · 4925 N BROADWAY

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 1

    SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: Molluscan shell stock shall be obtained in containers bearing legible source identification tags or labels.//OBSERVED NO TAG FOR SHELLFISH ON DISPLAY FOR SALE 100 CLAMS,20 OYSTERS,NEED TAGES WITH ALL SHELLFISH ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. MGMT PROPERLY DISCARED FOOD ITEMS $50.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.//NEED NAMES DATES ON ALL FOOD ITEMS IN STORAGE/NEED NAMES, EXP. DATES,NAMES OF CO.,ADDRESS,INGREDINTS ON ALL PREPACKAGE FOOD ITEMS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.//MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN REAR PREP AREA.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.//MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN 3COMP. SINK & EXPOS. HAND IN REAR AREA,SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN UTILITY SINK & 2COMP. SINK IN REAR AREA/REPLACE ALL STAIN & BADLY PITTED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA/NEED STOPPERS FOR 3COMP. SINK IN REAR AREA/REPLACE RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER 3COMP SINK OR REPAINT.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.//SOME SHELVES IN COOLERS,DRY STORAGE,INTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT NEED DETAIL CLEANING

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.//FLOORS UNDER AROUND STOCK NEED CLEANING/MUST REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD LINING OFF FLOOR IN PREP/STORAGE AREA/REMOVE SODA & MILK CRATES OFF FLOOR USE FOR STORAGE SHELVES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Use dustless cleaning methods. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.//MUST REPLACE ALL STAIN & IN POOR REPAIR CEILING TILE IN RESTROOMS,OVER PREP,STORAGE AREA,IN STORE AREA,REPAIR HOLES IN CEILING THROUGHT STORE.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.NEED LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHT OVER PRODUCE COOLER AREA.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.//NEED SELF CLOSEING DOOR ON RESTROOM ON WEST SIDE OF STORE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.//MUST REPAIR LEAKING WATER FROM UNDER 2COMP. & 3COMP SINK IN REAR AREA/BASE OF FAUCET ON 3COME SINK LEAKING WATER .

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.//INSTRUCTED MGMT TO HAVE HAIR RESTRAINTS ON ALL FOOD HADERLERS WHEN WORKING IN FOOD PREP AREA.

Local context · Chicago

How results compare in ZIP 60640

321 of 443 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.

Checked · Source updated See the ZIP directory →

Same inspection jurisdiction

Nearby establishments

Select up to three other establishments to compare with this record.
  • DONG THANH CAFE INC4925 N BROADWAY · Chicago, IL 60640Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • TIEN GIANG RESTAURANT4925 N BROADWAY · Chicago, IL 60640Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • THAI PASTRY RESTAURANT4925 N BROADWAY · Chicago, IL 60640Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • LE'S PHO4925 N BROADWAY · Chicago, IL 60640Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • KUNG FU TEA4925 N BROADWAY · Chicago, IL 60640Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • KUNG FU TEA4925 N BROADWAY · Chicago, IL 60640Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected

Official source and data freshness

Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 34508.

Food Inspections

Checked · Source updated

The source is a history of inspections. A reported result or business status describes the visit and may have changed since.

Check Health Inspection is an independent service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any government health department. Inspection information comes from public government records and may change as new inspections or corrections are published.

Report a record discrepancy →