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TIFFIN

2536 W DEVON AVE · Chicago, IL 60659

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Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2568616

Location recorded for this inspection · TIFFIN · 2536 W DEVON AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

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

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2556982

Location recorded for this inspection · TIFFIN · 2536 W DEVON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED SOME BULK FOOD CONTAINERS BEING STORED UNDERNEATH PREPTABLES WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR BULK FOOD CONTAINERS CONTAINING ITEMS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED PLATES AND OTHER UTENSILS BEING STORED FACING UP ON SHELVES IN KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL DISHES AND UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS EXTERIOR SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES,COOLERS, AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS SPILLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATIONS FOR ALL INDIVIDUALS THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2492827

Location recorded for this inspection · TIFFIN · 2536 W DEVON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS AT BAR AND PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED MULTIPLE SPICES OUT OF ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER WITHOUT A LABEL. MUST PROVIDE COMMON NAME TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED WATER DRIPPING AT PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA WHEN WATER IS RUNNING. MUST REPAIR ISSUE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE ON FLOORS UNDER DISH WASHING MACHINE IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2285995

Location recorded for this inspection · TIFFIN · 2536 W DEVON AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2285393

Location recorded for this inspection · TIFFIN · 2536 W DEVON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARREAL EVENTS AND NO CLEEANING SUPPLIES KIT ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: NOT ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS HAS A COMMON NAME ON THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL THE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE MICROWAVE AND MAINTAIN. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE RICE COOKER AND SPICES CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CAULK WORN OUT WITH BLACK COLOR ON THE WALLS OF THE DISH MACHINE AND ALSO WORN OUT CAULK ON THE BIG ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CEILING VENT COVER IN THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2241015

Location recorded for this inspection · TIFFIN · 2536 W DEVON AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2240919

Location recorded for this inspection · TIFFIN · 2536 W DEVON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLERS NOT PROPERLY DATE MARKED. ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH EXPIRATION DATE WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. PREMISES WAS CLOSED ON 11/26/18 AND CANNOT HAVE FOODS PREPARED AFTER SAID USED BY DATE.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 25 MICE DROPPING ON ELECTRICAL CLOSET SHELF ALSO OBSERVED 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON PREMISES. MUST REMOVE ALL MICE DROPPINGS AND LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. WASH AND SANITIZE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT. HAVE PREMISES SERVICED BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED POTS TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OVER SIZED POTS, INSTALL A LARGER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OR PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE WARE-WASHING FOR EQUIPMENT.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS/GASKETS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES (UNDERSIDES AND SHELVES), STEAM TABLE AND SINKS. FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE, MINERAL DEPOSITS INSIDE MACHINE. UNCLEAN FAN GUARD COVERS IN BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS AROUND PIPES AND CONDUITS. MUST SMOOTHLY SEAL ALL OPENINGS. SMOOTHLY SEAL ANY GAPS OR OPENINGS AT FLOOR-WALL JUNCTIONS. ACCUMULATED GREASE, LITTER, FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE/SPLATTER ON FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGH-OUT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS AND WALLS. WORN GROUT ON FLOORS IN UTENSIL WASHING AND FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST REFINISH FLOORS TO PREVENT ACCUMULATING WATER AND DEBRIS BETWEEN TILES.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
23
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2240611

Location recorded for this inspection · TIFFIN · 2536 W DEVON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NOTED FRONT BAR HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE. OBSERVED WATER PITCHER, COCKTAIL MAKING EQUIPMENT INSIDE THE SINK. MANAGEMENT REMOVED. INSTRUCTED HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NOTED NO SOAP AT THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) SEE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) SEE ABOVE #10 VIOLATION FOR CITATION.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: SIGN INSTRUCTING EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS NOT POSTED AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. MUST POST SIGNS.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON ICE CONTACT WALLS IN THE UPPER WATER AND ICE RESERVOIR OF MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL INTERIOR SURFACES OF MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLERS NOT PROPERLY DATE MARKED. ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH EXPIRATION DATE WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 29

    COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: OBSERVED 160 LBS OF YOGURT MADE ON PREMISES WITH OUT CHICAGO DEPT OF PUBLIC HEALTH APPROVAL AND VARIANCE REQUIREMENTS. DIRECTED TO CEASE MAKING YOGURT ON SITE AND SERVE COMMERCIALLY PROCESSED YOGURT UNTIL APPROVAL IS OBTAINED. ALL YOGURT DISCARDED. MANAGER STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $200.00. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 32

    VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: NO DOCUMENTATION HAS BEEN SUBMITTED TO CDPH FOR YOGURT PROCESSING ON SITE. MUST SUBMIT ALL DOCUMENTATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 SEE VIOLATION #29 FOR CITATION.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL SPICE CONTAINERS ON THE COOKS LINE MUST BE LABELED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: EVIDENCE OF PEST INFESTATION. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE BAR, DRY STORAGE ROOM AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. APPROXIMATELY OVER 60 LIVE COCKROACHES AT THE FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK, INSIDE OVENS ON COOKS LINE, INSIDE SEAMS, METAL LEGS AND CREVICES OF MEAT PREP TABLE AT TANDOORI OVENS, ALSO OBSERVED 75 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE ELECTRICAL CLOSET IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS, ELIMINATE ALL FLY AND COCKROACH ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT AND HAVE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION OR SHELVING FOR STORED FOODS. MUST PROVIDE SHELVING WITH ACCESSIBILITY TO FLOORS FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS THROUGH-OUT ARE IN POOR REPAIR WITH DARK STAINS AND OPEN SEAMS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED POTS TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OVER SIZED POTS, INSTALL A LARGER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OR PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE WARE-WASHING FOR EQUIPMENT.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS/GASKETS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES (UNDERSIDES AND SHELVES), STEAM TABLE AND SINKS. INTERIOR OF HOOD FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND GREASE. FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE, MINERAL DEPOSITS INSIDE MACHINE. UNCLEAN FAN GUARD COVERS IN BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAK ON THE FAUCET OF THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK DRIPPING INTO A PAN ON THE FLOOR. MUST REPAIR LEAK.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: ACCUMULATED GREASE, LITTER, FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE/SPLATTER ON FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGH-OUT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS AND WALLS. REMOVE ALL DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WORN GROUT ON FLOORS IN UTENSIL WASHING AND FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST REFINISH FLOORS TO PREVENT ACCUMULATING WATER AND DEBRIS BETWEEN TILES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS AROUND PIPES AND CONDUITS. MUST SMOOTHLY SEAL ALL OPENINGS. SMOOTHLY SEAL ANY GAPS OR OPENINGS AT FLOOR-WALL JUNCTIONS. MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD AS CEILING COVERING IN THE FRONT PREP HOOD/EXHAUST.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: EMPLOYEE COATS AND BELONGINGS STORED IN FOOD PREP AND FOOD STORAGE AREAS. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA OR LOCKERS FOR EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2184324

Location recorded for this inspection · TIFFIN · 2536 W DEVON AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2182066

Location recorded for this inspection · TIFFIN · 2536 W DEVON AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. TWO COOLERS FOUND AT 51.9F AND 59F. WITH FOODS SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN AT 51.8F AND LAMB AT 56.1F. BOTH COOLERS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW, THE CDPH CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLERS AND ON THE BUFFET TABLE. AT THE BUFFET TABLE NOTED COOKED CHICKEN AT 104.4F. IN THE COOLER FOUND AT 51.9F NOTED COOKED CHICKEN AT 51.8F, COOKED TOMATO SAUCE AT 53.4F. IN THE COOLER FOUND AT 59F, NOTED CHICKEN AT 58.3F, 56.1F, AND LAMB AT 56.1F. MANAGEMENT STATES A TOTAL OF 20 LBS DISCARDED WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $200.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 200 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THROUGHOUT THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO THE KITCHEN, ALONG BASEBOARDS AND ON ALL STORED ITEMS. UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, ON TOP OF THE DISH MACHINE, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE AND TALL REACH-IN FREEZER. ALSO NOTED THE REAR EXIT DOOR TO THE ALLEY WITH TORN RUBBER DOOR SWEEP, A ONE INCH GAP UNDER TORN SWEEP AND A LARGE OPEN TWO INCH HOLE IN THE SIDE OF THE METAL/MESH DOOR SCREEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS. MAKE THE REAR EXIT DOOR TIGHT FITTING ON ALL SIDES AND RECOMMEND HAVING PEST CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL BULK SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: ALL CLEAN POTS AND PANS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BADLY STAINED, BLACKENED DISH RACKS AND WORN, BLACKENED CUTTING BOARDS AT THE DISH MACHINE AND BOARDS AT COOKS LINE AND OVENS MUST REPLACE. DIRTY FOOD ENCRUSTED AND RUSTY METAL RACK SHELVING IN COOKS LINE COOLER, WALK-IN COOLER AND THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE ALL. PEELING PLASTIC ON SIDE OF METAL TALL REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE PLASTIC. TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE TWO DOOR COOKS LINE COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: TABLE TOP CAN OPENER FOUND DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE COOLERS, GAS STOVES, OVENS, EXTERIOR OF THE DISH MACHINE, MICROWAVE FOUND DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. DIRTY SHELVING AND INTERIOR ICE BIN AT THE SERVER STATION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS IN ALL AREAS INCLUDING THE WALK-IN COOLER. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING AT ALL TIMES. FLOORS FOUND DIRTY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, BEHIND AND THROUGHOUT THE BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MOLDY, BLACKENED AND PEELING WALL CAULKING THE FOLLOWING AREAS: AT THE DISH MACHINE, THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, THE KITCHEN ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. MUST REPLACE ALL. DIRTY BLACKENED WALLS AT AND UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, AT THE THREE COMAPRTMENT SINK. MUST CLEANAND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAK ON THE NOZZLE IN THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND PREP MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2103175

Location recorded for this inspection · TIFFIN · 2536 W DEVON AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY INSIDE THE MICROWAVE OVENS, DUSTY SHELVES AND RACKS AT THE PREP AREA.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE COOKING STOVE WITH GREASE AND DIRT AND AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED STAINS AND FOOD SPILL ON CEILING AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED SLOW WATER DRAIN AT THE KITCHEN HAND WASH SINK AND ALSO NOTED LEAKING PIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF SAME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1978835

Location recorded for this inspection · TIFFIN · 2536 W DEVON AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 12

    HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: NOTED NO SOAP AT THE KITCHEN HAND WASH SINK AND NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER BY THE STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE, DIRTY CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SMOOTHEN THE BOARDS OR REPLACE AND RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND SHELVES AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED A SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND BY THE DISH WASHING AREA.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS SCATTERED THROUGH OUT THE PREP TABLE AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

Local context · Chicago

How results compare in ZIP 60659

206 of 276 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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