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Tai Nam Corporation

February 17, 2011 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings11
critical findings1

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Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Source Sound Condition, No Spoilage, Foods Properly Labeled, Shellfish Tags In Place
Inspector note: Molluscan shell stock shall be obtained in containers bearing legible source identification tags or labels.//OBSERVED NO TAG FOR SHELLFISH ON DISPLAY FOR SALE 100 CLAMS,20 OYSTERS,NEED TAGES WITH ALL SHELLFISH ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. MGMT PROPERLY DISCARED FOOD ITEMS $50.
code 1Priority
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.//NEED NAMES DATES ON ALL FOOD ITEMS IN STORAGE/NEED NAMES, EXP. DATES,NAMES OF CO.,ADDRESS,INGREDINTS ON ALL PREPACKAGE FOOD ITEMS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE.
code 30
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.//MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN REAR PREP AREA.
code 31
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.//MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN 3COMP. SINK & EXPOS. HAND IN REAR AREA,SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN UTILITY SINK & 2COMP. SINK IN REAR AREA/REPLACE ALL STAIN & BADLY PITTED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA/NEED STOPPERS FOR 3COMP. SINK IN REAR AREA/REPLACE RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER 3COMP SINK OR REPAINT.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.//SOME SHELVES IN COOLERS,DRY STORAGE,INTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT NEED DETAIL CLEANING
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.//FLOORS UNDER AROUND STOCK NEED CLEANING/MUST REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD LINING OFF FLOOR IN PREP/STORAGE AREA/REMOVE SODA & MILK CRATES OFF FLOOR USE FOR STORAGE SHELVES.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: Use dustless cleaning methods. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.//MUST REPLACE ALL STAIN & IN POOR REPAIR CEILING TILE IN RESTROOMS,OVER PREP,STORAGE AREA,IN STORE AREA,REPAIR HOLES IN CEILING THROUGHT STORE.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.NEED LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHT OVER PRODUCE COOLER AREA.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.//NEED SELF CLOSEING DOOR ON RESTROOM ON WEST SIDE OF STORE.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.//MUST REPAIR LEAKING WATER FROM UNDER 2COMP. & 3COMP SINK IN REAR AREA/BASE OF FAUCET ON 3COME SINK LEAKING WATER .
code 38
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.//INSTRUCTED MGMT TO HAVE HAIR RESTRAINTS ON ALL FOOD HADERLERS WHEN WORKING IN FOOD PREP AREA.
code 42

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