Avli Taverna

January 31, 2024 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings15
critical findings3

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
code 1Priority
handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK LOCATED IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. • OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS.OBSERVED HAND SINK BEING BLOCKED WITH TRASH CAN AND ORANGE CONTAINER OF OLIVES WHILE FOOD HANDLER ACTIVELY HANDLING AND COOKING FOODS TO CUSTOMERS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER,HANDSINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE (TCS FOODS)CHICKEN,SOUP,POTATOES ETC.IS BEING PREPARED/HANDLED/SERVED TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN (TCS FOODS) ARE PREPARED, HANDLED, AND OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
code 2Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
code 16
food not cooled down right

Official wording: Proper Date Marking And Disposition
Inspector note: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT,(TCS FOODS) HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (POTATOES,BEEF STEW,CHICKEN ETC) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOODS MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED.MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, (TCS FOODS) HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
code 23
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE REFRIGERATOR LOCATED DIRECTLY ACROSS THE KITCHEN MAIN PREP LINE 2-DOOR COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE,ACCURATE WORKING THERMOMETERS IN COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN ON KITCHEN STORAGE RACK WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC). .
code 37
Personal Cleanliness

Inspector note: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDED HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
code 40
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: OBSERVED POTS AND PANS NOT PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE RACK AT REAR DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT POTS/PANS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.
code 44
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 4 DOOR COOLER UNDERNEATH THE COOKING GRILL STATION.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE OF THE INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER,KITCHEN STORAGE SHELFS WITH DEBRIS,TOP EXTERIOR OF THE KITCHEN DISH WASHING MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH DAMAGED LID AND LARGE OPENING AND NOT CLOSING PROPERLY.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN A TIGHT A FITTING LID TO SAID DUMPSTER TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY/HARBORAGE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B),CITATION ISSUED.
code 54
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
code 56
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING AND MAINTAIN.
code 58
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2579912 DATED:08/10/2023 #49 4-602.13--- MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON THE LID OF THE BOX FREEZER IN GARAGE STORAGE ROOM. #55 6-201.11-----NOTED MOLDY/BLACKENED WALL CAULKING AT THE DISH MACHINE AND DISH ROOM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 2/7/2024. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on August 10, 2023: 14 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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