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EFIE'S CANTEEN INC

(Also Known As: EFIE'S CANTEEN (TAXI/LIMO AREA))

11601 W TOUHY AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60666

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

License #: 29570

29
Total Inspections
25
Passed
1
Failed
3
Conditional
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 4, 2025 Inspection

March 4, 2025• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-EGGS 50.3F, FISH 50F, GYROS 46F, TOMATOES 50, CHICKEN...(+5 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 21, 2024 Inspection

June 21, 2024• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: 2-102.14 NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 24, 2023 Inspection

October 24, 2023• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HA...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 30, 2022 Inspection

November 30, 2022• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNCLEAN INTERIOR OF DRY STORAGE CABINETS WITH CRACKER PACKETS ACROSS FROM MAIN COOKING AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 15, 2021 Inspection

December 15, 2021• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE (2) CUTTING BOARD WITH STAIN AND DEEP SEAMS ON TOP OF PREP COO...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 16, 2021 Inspection

June 16, 2021• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTA...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 24, 2019 Inspection

October 24, 2019• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE BIN BEHIND FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A SEPARATE CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 6, 2019 Inspection

June 6, 2019• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WASHCLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 18, 2018 Inspection

September 18, 2018• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(A) Observed no employee health policy.Instructed manager to provide employee healt...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 30, 2018 Inspection

April 30, 2018• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed rusts on shelvings inside the walk-in-cooler.Instructed to replace or repair using a non-toxic...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 26, 2017 Inspection

October 26, 2017• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Observed slight dirt in the upper interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, san...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 20, 2017 Inspection

June 20, 2017• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed a torn refrigeration gasket on the 1 door prep top cooler. Instructed facility to replace and ...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 23, 2016 Inspection

December 23, 2016• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed torn gaskets on all the rear refrigeration equipment. Instructed facility to replace and maint...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 24, 2016 Inspection

October 24, 2016• Short Form Complaint• 6 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR ...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 23, 2016 Inspection

September 23, 2016• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR ...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 16, 2015 Inspection

October 16, 2015• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR STORAGE DRAWER OF STOVE, STORAGE SHELVES, INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND EXTERIOR BETWEEN COOKING EQUI...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 14, 2015 Inspection

April 14, 2015• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: SINGLE USE ARTICLES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREV...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 9, 2014 Inspection

December 9, 2014• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DARK PITS ON SURFACE OF SANDWICH COOLER CUTTING BOARD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE DAMAGED C...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 5, 2014 Inspection

June 5, 2014• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOODS INSIDE COOLERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTA...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 25, 2013 Inspection

June 25, 2013• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT PREP SHELVES (NEXT TO STEAM TABLE) WITH RUST BUILD-UP.----------MUST RE...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 17, 2012 Inspection

December 17, 2012• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COUNTERTOP (UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT) WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 4, 2012 Inspection

September 4, 2012• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS BEHIND AND UNDER 3 CO...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Aug 24, 2012 Inspection

August 24, 2012• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: FOUND DISH WASHING FACILITIES (3 COMPARTMENT SINK) NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. WHEN WA...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 6, 2011 Inspection

December 6, 2011• Short Form Complaint• 1 violation

Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 16, 2011 Inspection

November 16, 2011• Short Form Complaint• 7 violations

Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: 1 PREP COOLER NOT BEING USED,NO FOOD INSIDE WITH SIGN POSTED "OUT OF ORDER",INSTRUCTED TO FIX COOLER,TAG COOLER,TO FAX TO CDPH 312-74...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 27, 2011 Inspection

September 27, 2011• Suspected Food Poisoning• 4 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Foods inside cooler not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original contai...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 17, 2011 Inspection

March 17, 2011• Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, an...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 2, 2010 Inspection

December 2, 2010• Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, an...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 14, 2010 Inspection

July 14, 2010• Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Prep tables, prep counters, cooking equipment, can opener, interior ice machine panel and coolers not cl...(+3 more)

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Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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