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HOST INTERNATIONAL B05 Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

HOST INTERNATIONAL B05 (AKA: LA TAPENADE (T1-B5)) 11601 W TOUHY AVE, CHICAGO 60666 Restaurant
November 16, 2015 Canvass License #34203
5
Total Violations
2
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #32
MAJOR
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.
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: GASKET ON COOLER DOORS, STORAGE SHELVES UNDER PREP COUNTER, AND INTERIOR OF COOLERS NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, IN CORNERS IN REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS DAILY.
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALL IN PREP AREA AROUND STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND DETAIL CLEAN DAILY. CORNER WALL PANEL NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AND SEAL GAP.
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALL IN PREP AREA AROUND STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND DETAIL CLEAN DAILY. CORNER WALL PANEL NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AND SEAL GAP.
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections