IDOF TAYLOR INC Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, RICE) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. THE FOOD MANAGER WITH A VALID MANAGER CERTIFICATE LEFT DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT: A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE-USE FORKS STORED IMPROPERLY NEAR THE CASH REGISTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL UNWRAPPED SINGLE USE UTENSILS WITH THE HANDLES UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BY HANDS.

Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.

Single-use items must be protected from contamination.

Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: FOUND NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM BASEMENT STAIRS. MUST REMOVE ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION, DETAIL CLEAN AREA, AND REORGANIZE REMAINING ITEMS, STORING OFF THE FLOOR TO ENSURE ADEQUATE CLEANING.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND EMPLOYEE'S CLOTHING STORED ON TOP OF FOOD PLASTIC WRAP IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT: REMOVE CLOTHING AND STORE IT IN A DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD, DISHES, ETC.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND EMPLOYEE'S CLOTHING STORED ON TOP OF FOOD PLASTIC WRAP IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT: REMOVE CLOTHING AND STORE IT IN A DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD, DISHES, ETC.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.