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HOST INTERNATIONAL B05

(Also Known As: LA TAPENADE (T1-B5))

11601 W TOUHY AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60666

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

🍽️ Cuisine: Mexican

License #: 34203

32
Total Inspections
27
Passed
1
Failed
4
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 7, 2025 Inspection

April 7, 2025• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE REAR DRY/FOOD PREP AR...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 25, 2024 Inspection

November 25, 2024• Canvass Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEES AT THE PREP AREA PREPARING FOOD WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS OR PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS OR PROTECTION AT ALL TIMES.(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 22, 2024 Inspection

November 22, 2024• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-CHEESE 50F, PASTA 51F, SHREDDED LETTUCE 48.1F, PERTUD...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 28, 2023 Inspection

July 28, 2023• Suspected Food Poisoning• 3 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUST ON INTERIOR SHELF AT THE REAR PREP 2 DOOR COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUSTS AND ...(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 9, 2023 Inspection

January 9, 2023• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED (TCS FOODS) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE PREP LINE COOLER AT REAR PIZZA PREP AREA.OBSERVED MOZZARELLA CHEESES AT 55.0 F,...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 15, 2021 Inspection

September 15, 2021• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRAIN BOARD WITH SYRUP ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH REGISTER BEHIND FRONT BAR.

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 2, 2021 Inspection

March 2, 2021• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN BETWEEN REACH-IN COOLERS IN REAR PREP AREA.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 13, 2019 Inspection

September 13, 2019• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF DISPLAY COOLER WITH DUST DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 25, 2019 Inspection

March 25, 2019• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING COVER/LID FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BAR.

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 18, 2018 Inspection

September 18, 2018• Canvass Re-Inspection• 3 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 HEAL...(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 14, 2018 Inspection

September 14, 2018• Canvass• 5 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 HEAL...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 17, 2018 Inspection

May 17, 2018• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED AND MAINTAINED.(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 26, 2017 Inspection

September 26, 2017• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed a torn gasket on refrigerator 3. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 27, 2017 Inspection

April 27, 2017• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed the bar exposed handsink to be slow draining. Instructed facility to repair and maintai...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 15, 2016 Inspection

December 15, 2016• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REORGANIZE BAR AREA. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR E...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 13, 2016 Inspection

September 13, 2016• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COUNTER TOP UNDER COFFEE MACHINE BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 16, 2015 Inspection

November 16, 2015• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ICE BINS IN BAR NOT PROPERLY COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERS FOR ICE BINS.(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 3, 2015 Inspection

June 3, 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)

Nov 14, 2014 Inspection

November 14, 2014• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LOWER LEVEL WALK IN COOLER DOOR DAMAGED/LOOSE AT LOWER SIDE OF DOOR/ALSO DAMAGED DOOR GASKET AT SAME. I...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 12, 2014 Inspection

June 12, 2014• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REAR PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL LOOSE FROM WALL ALSO OBSERVED ...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Oct 22, 2013 Inspection

October 22, 2013• Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 4 LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING BEHIND FRONT...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 23, 2013 Inspection

May 23, 2013• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED PINK/WHITE BUILD UP INSIDE BAR GUN HOLDER AND BAR GUN HOLDER PLASTIC TUBE. MUST CLEAN/REPLACE U...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 7, 2012 Inspection

November 7, 2012• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BAR.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 2, 2012 Inspection

May 2, 2012• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAKING PIPE UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA MUST BE REPAIRED(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 2, 2011 Inspection

December 2, 2011• Canvass• 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)

Aug 30, 2011 Inspection

August 30, 2011• Canvass• 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)

Oct 13, 2010 Inspection

October 13, 2010• Canvass• 4 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...(+3 more)

Health Department Contact

Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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