Tabaq Restaurant

July 7, 2021 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings18
critical findings4

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY'S PLUMBING CODE. ALSO PROVIDE SOAP AND SINGLE USE PAPER TOWELS, AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DID NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE, WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO 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.NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 3Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 5Priority
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: Proper Hot Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED 10 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN ON THE HOT FOOD LINE AT IMPROPER HOT TEMPERATURES. TEMPERATURES RANGED FROM 82F- 90F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD HOT FOOD AT 134F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 COTATION ISSUED. $80
code 21
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED 15 LBS OF RAW LAMB STORED IN THE MOP SINK AT 65F, IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MANAGER VOLUTARILLY DISCARDED AND DENATURED LAMB. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. $200 (COMBINED WITH VIOLATION 3-501.16 (A:1)
code 22
food not cooled down right

Official wording: Proper Date Marking And Disposition
Inspector note: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN, BEEF & RICE) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 23
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: OBSERVED DESSERTS MADE AND PACKAGED ON SITE WITH NO FOOD LABEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD, A LIST OF INGREDIENTS; THE NAME AND PLACE OF BUSINESS OF THE MANUFACTURER, PACKER, OR DISTRIBUTOR; AND THE NAME OF THE FOOD SOURCE FOR EACH MAJOR FOOD ALLERGEN CONTAINED IN THE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
code 37
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: OBSERVED POTATOES ONION AND CAN FOOD STORED IN GARAGE . OBSERVED CAR IN SAID GARAGE . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SEPARATE AREA FOR FOOD ON NO LONGER STORE CAR IN GARAGE.
code 39
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED IMPROPERLY THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
code 41
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN STAINED AND WITH DEEP BLACK GROOVES. MUST REPLACE OR RESURFACE. • OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN STORED IN GROCERY STORE THANK YOU BAGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ONLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED POTS TO BIG TO BE SUBMERGED IN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK THAT IS LARGE ENOUGH TO ACCOMMODATE POTS. (SPRAYER ATTACHED TO SINK IS NOT WORKING). INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SINK TO ACCOMMODATE LARGE POTS, OR REPLACE SPRAYER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED LOWER SHEVLES ON PREP TABLES NOT CLEAN, AND RUST DIRT ON STORAGE RACKKS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED STOVE, FRYER, GRILL AND PIPE CONNECTIONS TO ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON ALL. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE ON 3-COMP SINK IN REAR, AND MISSING BACKFLOW CAP ON MOP SINK IN SAID AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH CAN IN BASEMENT UNISEX TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS AND DIRT ON FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FRONT & REAR PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOR EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD, AND KEEP ONSITE.
code 57

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on May 15, 2019: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 11 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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