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Taj Mahal
October 15, 2012 · Pass w/ Conditions
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- official resultPass w/ Conditions
- resultPass w/ Conditions
- inspection typeCanvass
- failed findings8
- critical findings0
Failed findings
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hot/cold holding temps offOfficial wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And ServedInspector note: UPON INSPECTION THERE WAS NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES OR POSTED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING COOKED. THERE MUST ALWAYS BE A CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES AND POSTED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED ON PREMISES AT 2:35PM WITH PROOF OF ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE.
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Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As NeededInspector note: MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES.(I.E.,SALT AND SUGAR AT REAR STORAGE AREA).
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Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service ArticlesInspector note: MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT ALL TIMES(I.E. KNIVES STORED AT WALL BETWEEN 3COMP SINK).
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food prep surfaces dirtyOfficial wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive DetergentsInspector note: MUST REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARD WITH DARK GROOVES AT KITCHEN.
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Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods UsedInspector note: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS AT CORNERS TO REMOVE GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning MethodsInspector note: MUST CLEAN WALLS BY REAR REACH IN COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES. MUST REPAIR HOLE IN THE WALL UNDER THE 3COMP SINK AND SEAL OPEN CREVICES AT WALL BETWEEN COUVING SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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food improperly labeledOfficial wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping QuartersInspector note: MUST REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AT REAR STAFF RESTROOM.
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Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel WornInspector note: ALL FOOD PREP STAFF MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Pass on October 6, 2011: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.
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