Avli Taverna

January 26, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings16
critical findings0

Failed findings

food left unprotected

Official wording: Food Separated And Protected
Inspector note: OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN AND RAW LAMB BEING STORED DIRECTLY NEXT TO ROASTED/COOKED ARTICHOKES IN THE COOKS LINE DRAWER COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY PROTECT COOKED VEGETABLES FROM RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN FOODS DURING STORAGE. ARTICHOKES DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
code 15
food not cooled down right

Official wording: Proper Date Marking And Disposition
Inspector note: OBSERVED PREPARED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS SUCH AS PREPARED YOGURT, COOKED MEATS WITH POTATOES, COLESLAW THROUGHOUT NUMEROUS COOLERS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH EXPIRATION DATES NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. NO DATES NOTED OR PREP DATES ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
code 23
consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED SUCH AS BURGERS AND EGG ITEMS ON THE BRUNCH MENU. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND CUSTOMERS OF SUCH FOOD ON BOTH THE PRINTED AND VIRTUAL MENUS.
code 25
Approved Thawing Methods Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS IN LARGE CONTAINERS ON THE FLOOR OF THE GARAGE. INSTRUCTED TO THAW UNDER APPROVED THAWING METHODS SUCH AS REFRIGERATION.
code 35
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS STORED IN THE GARAGE MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
code 37
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: OBSERVED TCS FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION. OBSERVED FOODS PREPARED IN THE REAR GARAGE NOT APPROVED FOR FOOD PREPARATION. NO HAND WASHING SINK, NO SMOOTH, CLEANABLE WALLS, FLOORS AND CEILINGS. NOTED GRILLED ONIONS COOLING IN A LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINER. ASSORTED RAW MEATS AND PREPARED PEELED POTATOES IN LARGE CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR. TOPS OF BOX FREEZERS USED AS PREP SURFACES WITH KNIVES,SPOONS, PLASTIC GLOVES, BLENDER AND MIXER EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FOOD PREPPING EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL EXTENSION CORDS USE FOR BLENDERS/MIXERS OR INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. ALSO SMOOTH, CLEANABLE FLOORS WALLS AND CEILING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
code 39
Personal Cleanliness

Inspector note: ALL FOOD HANDLERS, INCLUDING DISHWASHER, MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR AND BEARD RESTRAINTS.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
code 41
In-Use Utensils: Properly Stored

Inspector note: MUST NOT STORE UTENSILS BETWEEN THE ELECTRICAL CONDUITS AND UNEVEN BRICK WALL AT THE BAR SOUP SERVICE AREA.
code 43
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: CLEAN POTS/PANS MUST NOT BE STORED DIRECTLY ABOVE THE WASHBASIN OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN PANS MUST NOT BE STORED ON SHELVING DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.
code 44
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles: Properly Stored & Used

Inspector note: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE DISH ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
code 45
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST NOT USE A ROCK AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR SHELVING INSIDE THE REACH-IN FREEZER IN THE GARAGE.----MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON THE COOKS LINE HOOD. • TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE BAR ICE MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR DRY FOOD STORAGE IN THE GARAGE.----MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE BAR.----EXTERIOR OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS.----SHELVING BETWEEN THE COOKS LINE AND DISH AREA DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----RAW WOOD SHELVING ON THE COOKS LINE MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.
code 49
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE WALLS, FLOORS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT THE GARAGE WHERE DRY FOODS, BOX FREEZERS AND FOOD REFRIGERATION IS STORED.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOOR AT THE DISH AREA.----BRICK WALL WITH OPEN CRACKS, CREVICES AND PEELING PAINT NOTED AT THE SOUP AREA BEHIND THE BAR. MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE WALL. • ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED AND ALL OTHER UNNECESSARY ITEMS REMOVED.
code 55
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
code 58
Summary Report Displayed And Visible To The Public

Inspector note: SUMMARY REPORT FROM 7-6-22 REPORT #2560297 NOT POSTED VISIBLE TO THE ESTABLISHMENTS CUSTOMERS. SUMMARY NOTED COVERED, BEHIND A FRAMED PICTURE AT THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MUST POST THE SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE AT ALL TIMES TO THE ESTABLISHMENTS CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B)
code 61

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on July 6, 2022: 13 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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