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Tao

June 24, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings6
critical findings1

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA IN KITCHEN OBSTRUCTED WITH HOSE HOOKUP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE HOSE ON FAUCET,EXPLAINED HANDWASHING SINKS MUST ALWAYS BE AVAILABLE FOR STAFF TO USE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C),CITATION ISSUED.
code 10Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: OBSERVED BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE BEHIND PANEL OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
code 16
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SHRIMP TEMPURA AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 44.0F-46.0F LOCATED IN 4 DR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND TO MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 5# OF FOOD WORTH $120.00.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
code 22
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES WITH APPROX. 25 SMALL FRUIT FLIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION.SMALL FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED AT THE 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.
code 38
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS ON WALLS IN THE SUSHI PREP AREA ALSO,FLOORS AT ALL BARS NEED A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
code 55
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT #2603149 DATED FOR 9/19/2024: (53) 6-202.24 - OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOORS (ALL GENDER MEN'S AND WOMEN'S) SO THAT THEY SHALL BE TIGHT FITTING AND SELF CLOSING. (53) 5-501.17: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS. (58)NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING PROVIDED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE VIOLATION SHALL NOW CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION ITEM DUE TO PREVIOUS NON-COMPLIANCE.MUST CORRECT BEFORE RE-INSPECTION.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
code 60

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