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TEL AVIV RESTAURANT

6349 N CALIFORNIA AVE · Chicago, IL 60659

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for TEL AVIV RESTAURANT on .

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Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2612650

Location recorded for this inspection · TEL AVIV RESTAURANT · 6349 N CALIFORNIA AVE

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2592104

Location recorded for this inspection · TEL AVIV RESTAURANT · 6349 N CALIFORNIA AVE

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE FRYER CABINETS. INTERIOR OF OVEN/STOVE NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2591992

Location recorded for this inspection · TEL AVIV RESTAURANT · 6349 N CALIFORNIA AVE

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL DRY FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SUGAR ETC).

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: USED WIPING CLOTHS ON TOP THE PREP TABLES. ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. MUST NOT USE TAPE AS PADDING FOR THE CORNER OF SHELVES IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.PRESENTLY BROKEN AND DIRTY TAPE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OVENS AND FRYERS .MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NOT ABLE TO LOCATE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS PROVIDED AT EAST ICE MACHINE WATER LINE, AT FRONT SERVING AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED OR TO KNOW THE LOCATION.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS ON SHELVES, IN STORAGE AREAS, ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER AND INSIDE REAR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND STORE ALL ELSE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND TO FACILITATE CLEANING.

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-20-24,REPORT#2591377 #16)4-601.11(A):OBSERVED ICE/FOOD NOT PROTECTED. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER RESERVOIR, WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN ONTO THE ICE AND ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE THROUGHOUT.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. OBSERVED TODAY ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR STILL WITH BLACK SLIME AND NOT CLEAN. #38)6-501.111: OBSERVED OVER 200 MICE DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF PREMISES: KITCHEN/PIZZA AREAS,ON SHELVES BY THE FOOD AND FOOD CONTAINERS,ON PREP TABLE BY FOOD CONTAINERS .UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(SOUTH-WEST CORNER), ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS.UNDER PLASTIC CRATES.ALSO IN STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED SMALL FLIES(ABOUT 10) BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ON WALLS ALSO FRONT SERVING AND DINING AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND FLIES,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA.LAST SERVICE FROM PEST CONTROL WAS ON 3-19-24. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED TODAY 4/2/24 STILL OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. INCLUDING IN DINING ROOM UNDER BOOTHS, FOOD PREPARATION AND STORAGE AREAS, IN BOXES WITH FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT, INSIDE REAR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. OVER 200 RODENT DROPPINGS PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.

  • 61

    SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT FROM 3-20-24, REPORT# 2591377 NOT POSTED CONSPICUOUS TO CONSUMERS AS REQUIRED. POSTED CONSPICUOUS IN DINING ROOM WAS REPORT FROM 12-4-2023. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED. NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2591377

Location recorded for this inspection · TEL AVIV RESTAURANT · 6349 N CALIFORNIA AVE

Recorded violations

  • 6

    PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: OBSERVED AN OPEN PLASTIC GLASS STORED ON TOP THE SHELF IN PREP AREA,WITH FOOD LIQUID INSIDE. EMPLOYEES MUST NOT DRINK FROM AN OPEN, UNCOVERED CUP STORED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.LID IS REQUIRED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO SOAP PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHROOM AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE/FOOD NOT PROTECTED. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER RESERVOIR, WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN ONTO THE ICE AND ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE THROUGHOUT.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: NO SANITIZING SOLUTION PROVIDED AT THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING POTS AT MIDDLE SINK(SET UP WITH SOAP), RISING AT THE LEFT COMPARTMENT UNDER RUNNING WATER AND STORE POTS AT THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK OR AT DRAIN BOARD.SANITIZER SOLUTION IS REQUIRED ALL TIME AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(THIRD COMPARTMENT). CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CORRECTED ISSUE BY INSTRUCTING EMPLOYEE TO SET UP PROPERLY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL DRY FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME(FLOUR,SUGAR ETC).

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 200 MICE DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF PREMISES: KITCHEN/PIZZA AREAS,ON SHELVES BY THE FOOD AND FOOD CONTAINERS,ON PREP TABLE BY FOOD CONTAINERS .UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(SOUTH-WEST CORNER), ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS.UNDER PLASTIC CRATES.ALSO IN STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED SMALL FLIES(ABOUT 10) BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ON WALLS ALSO FRONT SERVING AND DINING AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND FLIES,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA.LAST SERVICE FROM PEST CONTROL WAS ON 3-19-24. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: USED WIPING CLOTHS ON TOP THE PREP TABLES. ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: UTENSILS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION,STORED ON OPENED CONTAINER ON TOP FRONT COUNTER MUST BE COVERED OR INVERT MULTI USE UTENSILS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. MUST NOT USE TAPE AS PADDING FOR THE CORNER OF SHELVES IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.PRESENTLY BROKEN AND DIRTY TAPE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OVENS,.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NOT LOCATED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT EAST ICE MACHINE WATER LINE,AT FRONT SERVING AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN OR TO KNOW THE LOCATION

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 12-4-2023,REPORT#2586252 #39)3-305.11: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN. #47)4-101.19: OBSERVED CARDBOARD AND FOIL USED AS LINERS ON SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD AND FOIL FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090.CITATION ISSUED

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2586252

Location recorded for this inspection · TEL AVIV RESTAURANT · 6349 N CALIFORNIA AVE

Recorded violations

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVING UNITS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACE REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD AND FOIL USED AS LINERS ON SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD AND FOIL FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISHWASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. ---ALSO OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS, AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MULTIPLE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2567032

Location recorded for this inspection · TEL AVIV RESTAURANT · 6349 N CALIFORNIA AVE

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED VENT COVERS WITH DUST ACCUMULAITON IN THE MEN AND WOMEN TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TOMREMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2510693

Location recorded for this inspection · TEL AVIV RESTAURANT · 6349 N CALIFORNIA AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN STAFF BATHROOM IN KITCHEN REAR. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE INCOMPLETE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2510505

Location recorded for this inspection · TEL AVIV RESTAURANT · 6349 N CALIFORNIA AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN STAFF BATHROOM IN KITCHEN REAR. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT 100.4F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WASH SOLUTION MAINTAINED AT 110.0F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE INCOMPLETE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2509837

Location recorded for this inspection · TEL AVIV RESTAURANT · 6349 N CALIFORNIA AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2463704

Location recorded for this inspection · TEL AVIV RESTAURANT · 6349 N CALIFORNIA AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED PROCEDURE BUT NOT KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES USED AS MATS AT CHEESE PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES THROUGHOUT FACILITY.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL HOLE AROUND EXHAUST PIPE ON WALL NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2279343

Location recorded for this inspection · TEL AVIV RESTAURANT · 6349 N CALIFORNIA AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: MUST CLEAN ALL BAKING EQUIPMENT AT LEAST EVERY 24 HOURS

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TIME FOR TEMPERATURE SAFETY FOR CONTROL FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATED IN WALK IN AND FOOD PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND/OR PREPARED BY DATE INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER DOOR . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN TOP OF WATER HEATER

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR WALL BEHIND WOODEN PREP TABLE IN BAKING AREA

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR BROKEN AND MISSING TILES ON FLOOR ENTRANCE TO WALK IN COOLER

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2167028

Location recorded for this inspection · TEL AVIV RESTAURANT · 6349 N CALIFORNIA AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. BULK SPICE CONTAINERS ON THE FOOD CART MUST BE LABELED.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RAW WOODEN BOARD USED AS A CUTTING BOARD/PREP SURFACE ON THE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST REMOVE, USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CUTTING BOARD.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER AND OVEN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR BEHIND STAND MIXER WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MISSING CEILING VENT COVER IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN BOTH THE WOMANS AND MENS CUSTOMER WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER PROOF OF TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

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