Tawakkul Restaurant

July 10, 2024 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings13
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINK (PREP, WASHROOMS, DINING ROOM)
code 10Priority
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: FOUND TCS FOODS STORED IN POTS ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS. NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF COOKED LAMB (COOKED FROM LAST NIGHT) AT 79.0F, 78.9F, 82.7F INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135.0F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $ 600.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 35 LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
code 22
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, HERBS, SPICES ETC)
code 37
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR. MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
code 39
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL STORAGE RACKS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION IN THE KITCHEN. • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL HANDSINK CABINET INSIDE (2) WASHROOMS.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT HAND SINK INSIDE (OLD) WASHROOM.
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: TOILET ROOM DOORS MUST BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
code 53
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED LEAVES AND DEBRIS ON GROUND UNDER AND AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA . INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH FOOD SPILLAGE AROUND THE KITCHEN. • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER INSIDE REAR HVAC CLOSET TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
code 55
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: FOOD HANDLERS WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: FOUND EXPIRED APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
code 58
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2578437 ISSUED ON 07-14-2023. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #36 - OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS WITHIN WITHIN REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST INSTALL THERMOMETERS WITHIN ALL COOLERS AND MAINTAIN. #38 - OBSERVED REAR DOOR OPEN. ALL OPENINGS TO THE OUTSIDE MUST BE PROTECTED FROM PEST ENTRY. #47 - OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. #53 - OBSERVED PLUMBING FIXTURES IN WASHROOM UNCLEAN. FIXTURES CLEANED DURING INSPECTION. #55 - OBSERVED FLOORS, WALLS, AND DOORS UNCLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING AND REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN ALL WALLS IN COOKING AND PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN ALL DOORS IN KITCHEN AND WASHROOMS.
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on July 14, 2023: 11 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 4 previous findings did not recur.

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