Toro Asian Buffet

September 22, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings11
critical findings2

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 76.3F AND 84.5F AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED ALL HANDWASHING SINK SHALL PROVIDE WATER AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
code 10Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SPRAY EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS IN VOMIT AND DIARRHEA SPILL KIT. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN SPRAY EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS AND MAINTAIN ON PREMISE.
code 5Priority
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND MAINTAIN ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C)
code 38
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: OBSERVED FORK, KNIVES AND SPOONS STORED WITH HANDLES DOWN. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS AND STORE WITH HANDLES UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
code 44
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED PEELING SURFACE OF PREP TABLE HOLDING FLAT TOP GRILL IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/REPAIR PEELING SURFACE OF PREP TABLE, SURFACE OF NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED UNSEALED BRICK WALL IN BUFFET AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL BRICK WALL IN BUFFET AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED UNSEALED WOOD IN INTERIOR OF CABINETS IN BUFFET AREA UNDERNEATH HOT AND COLD HOLDING UNITS IN BUFFET AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL WOOD IN INTERIOR CABINETS FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. • OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET OF TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED BLACK STAIN ON UPPER INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SPILLAGE ON INTERIOR WALLS AND BASE OF PEPSI COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED DECREASED WATER FLOW IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM AT HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: OBSERVED BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS AND DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED DRINK DISPENSER IN REAR HALLWAY AND MEAT CUTTER ON PREP TABLE, MANAGER WILL NOT USE ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM PREMISES. • OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS AND DEBRIS IN WINDOWSILLS AND GLASS DISPLAY CABINETS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DRYWALL DEBRIS IN INTERIOR OF CABINET UNDERNEATH FOUNTAIN MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DEBRIS IN INTERIOR CABINET AND FLOOR IN FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR OF UNDERNEATH HOT AND COLD HOLDING UNITS IN BUFFET AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH HOT AND COLD HOLDING UNITS IN BUFFET AREA AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED NON WORKING MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WOMEN AND MEN'S WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WOMEN AND MEN'S WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
code 56
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS.
code 58

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