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Avli Taverna
July 13, 2023 · Fail
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- official resultFail
- resultFail
- inspection typeComplaint
- failed findings14
- critical findings3
Failed findings
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no certified food manager on dutycriticalOfficial wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs DutiesInspector note: PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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handwashing sink blocked or barecriticalOfficial wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And AccessibleInspector note: NO SOAP AVAILABLE AT THE DISH AREA HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION SEE THE BELOW VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.. • NOTED THE DISH AREA HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. SINK BEING BLOCKED BY A LARGE CONTAINER OF SOILED TOWELS, SOILED MOP AND BROOMS. CHEF REMOVED. MUST HAVE ALL HAND SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. SEE THE BELOW VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION. • NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS LOCATED AT THE BAR/SOUP SERVING STATION HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. SEE THE BELOW VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION. • NOTED NO HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER LOCATED IN THE REAR GARAGE DRY FOOD STORAGE /COOLER STORAGE ROOM WHERE A FOOD HANDLER WAS OBSERVED PREPARING FOODS, MAKING SALAD DRESSINGS. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP, PAPER TOWELS THAT PROPERLY DRAINS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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certified manager paperwork missingcriticalOfficial wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation CertificateInspector note: NO POSTED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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hot/cold holding temps offOfficial wording: Proper Hot Holding TemperaturesInspector note: NOTED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOOD "MOUSAKA" (LAMB, EGGPLANT AND POTATO) AT 125F IN A HOT HOLDING DRAWER ON THE COOKS PREP LINE. REVIEWED HOT FOODS MUST BE HELD HOT AT 135F OR ABOVE. FOOD DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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cold food not cold enoughOfficial wording: Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesInspector note: NOTED COOKED POTATOES IN A COVERED PAN ON SHELVING NEXT TO THE COOKS LINE GRILL AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 58.5F. CHEF STATES THE COOKED POTATOES ARE STORED THERE UNTIL AN ORDER IS PLACE, THEN FINISHED ON THE GRILL BEFORE SERVING. REVIEWED COLD FOODS MUST BE HELD COLD AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #21 FOR CITATION.
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food not cooled down rightOfficial wording: Proper Date Marking And DispositionInspector note: OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS THROUGHOUT COOLERS SUCH AS PREPARED HUMMUS, CRUMBLED FETA CHEESE, COOKED PASTA,ROASTED GARLIC, PREPARED CHEESE CAKES THAT THE CHEF STATED WAS PREPARED 2 DAYS PREVIOUS, NOT DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. NO DATES ON FOODS. REVIEWED DATE LABELING REQUIREMENTS. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Approved Thawing Methods UsedInspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING OF RAW PREPARED MEAT KABOBS AT ROOM TEMPERATURE AT THE PREP TABLE. REVIEWED PROPER THAWING METHODS.
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food improperly labeledOfficial wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original ContainerInspector note: ALL BULK FOODS, INCLUDING SPICES AND SAUCES, NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & DisplayInspector note: OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING PREPARATION/COOLING PROCESS OF COOKED FOODS. PANS OF COOKED FOODS SUCH AS COOKED MEATS, STUFF SPINACH PASTRIES, MOUSAKA COOLING THROUGHOUT THE REAR DINING ROOM ON INVERTED DINING CHAIRS AND DIRECTLY NEXT TO BRICK WALLS WITH CHIPPING/PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED FOODS MUST BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING ENTIRE PREPARATION PROCESS. FOODS REMOVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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plumbing acting upOfficial wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces CleanInspector note: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON PREP SURFACES ON THE COOKS LINE, THE LID OF THE BOX FREEZER IN GARAGE STORAGE ROOM AND THE INTERIOR OF THE BAR ICE MACHINE.
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floors, walls, or ceilings grimyOfficial wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & CleanInspector note: MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE DISH AND COOKS LINE. MUST REPLACE.-----NOTED MOLDY/BLACKENED WAL CAULKING AT THE DISH MACHINE AND DISH ROOM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE. • NOTED SOILED MOP AND BROOMS IMPROPERLY STORE ON THE FLOOR DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF THE DISH ROOM HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE CLEANING TOOLS AND SOILED MOPS.
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Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas UsedInspector note: NOTED EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS (BACK PACK) STORED AMONGST DRY FOODS IN THE GARAGE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. MUST PROVIDE DESIGNATED STORAGE AREAS FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS.
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All Food Employees Have Food Handler TrainingInspector note: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES INCLUDING DISHWASHERS.
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Previous Core Violation CorrectedInspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 2-3-23 REPORT #2570734 NOT CORRECTED. #40-ALL FOOD HANDLERS, INCLUDING DISHWASHER, MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR AND BEARD RESTRAINTS.#41- COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE. #44- 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. #49--MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE BAR.----EXTERIOR OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS.----RAW WOOD SHELVING ON THE COOKS LINE MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.#55--BRICK WALL WITH OPEN CRACKS, CREVICES AND PEELING PAINT NOTED AT THE SOUP AREA BEHIND THE BAR. MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE WALL. #55---- ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED AND ALL OTHER UNNECESSARY ITEMS REMOVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Pass on February 3, 2023: 12 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.
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