Taste 222

Year by year

Inspections

1. Nov 19, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

     Storing utensils in-use in a stagnant water at room temperature, instructed to store according to health code, ie.

   • Severity not stated

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

     Deli cups not air dried after washing, instructed to air dry all multi-use utensils after washing.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     Using deli cups as a scoop for bulk food containers, instructed to use proper scoops.

2. Oct 31, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

3. Oct 24, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE BIN WITH FOOD CONTACT SURFACE EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED A WHITE PANEL INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE THAT TOUCHED ICE FILLED WITH A BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

4. Apr 27, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     CLEANING TOOLS AND SUPPLIES STORED TOO CLOSE TO CLEAN UTENSILS RACK, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP A WAY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS STORED NEAR FOOD SHELF, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD STORAGE.

5. Nov 7, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

     OBSERVED NO PROOF OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

     OBSERVED THAT FACILITY PREPARES AND SERVES SHELLFISH. SHELLFISH TAGS OBSERVED TO BE STORED WITHOUT PROPER DATING WHEN IS LAST ONE STORED OR PREPARED.MUST MAINTAIN RECORDS, PROPERLY MARKED TAGS AND STORED THEM FOR 90 DAYS FROM DATE LAST ONE FROM BOX PREPARED OR SOLD.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

     OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON MENU FOR USE RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.. PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ACCURATE AMBIEN MEASURING THERMOMETERS IN ALL HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT AND ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS

   • Severity not stated

     WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

     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

   • Severity not stated

     IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

     OBSERVED THAT UTENSILS IN USE ARE STORED IN STATIONARY WATER TEMP 85 F ,MUST STORED UTENSILS UNDER RUNNING COLD WATER, UNDER HOT WATER (135 F AND ABOVE),IN FOOD HANDLE NOT TOUCHING FOOD AND IN CLEAN PLACE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.

   • Severity not stated

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

     OBSERVED USE OF UNWRAPPED STRAWS IN BAR AREA.SINGLE-SERVICE AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES AND CLEANED AND SANITIZED UTENSILS SHALL BE HANDLED,DISPLAYED AND DISPENSED SO THAT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND LIP CONTACT SURFACES IS PREVENTED

   • Severity not stated

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     FACILITY USES HI TEMPERATURE SANITIZING DISH MACHINE AND DOESN'T HAVE PROPER TEMPERATURE MEASURING IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR THAT SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE

6. Jul 24, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

     NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     : NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE FOR CLEAN UP POLICY. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION

7. Jul 17, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     NO PERSON ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION

   • Severity not stated

     MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

     NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY

   • Severity not stated

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE FOR CLEAN UP POLICY. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO PROVIDE.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE FOR USE FOR LOW TEMPERATURE GLASS WASHERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TEST KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030C

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED WALL BEAMS AT ENTRANCE AREA OF WALK IN COOLER WITH HOLES NOT SEALED AND EASLIY CLEANABLE.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND THE WALL BEAM SO IT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO REPLACE SOILED CEILING TILE IN DRY STORAGE ROOM.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING NOT PROVIDED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALL FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.

8. Feb 23, 2017 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

     Found porous surfaces (raw wood/unsealed brick) in several areas of mixology area, dry storage in basement, on walls in hallways of kitchen, and in "ops room" (where prepackaged foods will be staged). Instructed must seal or paint all porous surfaces where food may be present. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

   • Not serious Minor

     WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

     Found large hole in rear brick wall in basement dry storage area. Found several holes in walls of IT room in rear of facility. Must seal all holes to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.

   • Not serious Minor

     VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

     Found soda gun without attached drain line in front bar and bar in private room ("the Room"). Must install and maintain same. Found ventilation not properly functioning on fl 1, north restrooms. Must repair and maintain. Found missing faucet on right washbowl sink, 2nd floor men's restroom. Must repair/replace. Must maintain same.

   • Not serious Minor

     PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

     Found soft serve ice cream machine (not connected) stored in rear storage room. Must remove to prevent pest harborage. If it will be installed, must provide proper faucet with hot and cold water, over machine to allow for cleaning. Must maintain same.