PASS Risk 3 (Low)

KINGS COUNTY TAP Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

KINGS COUNTY TAP 2574-2580 N LINCOLN AVE, CHICAGO 60614 Restaurant
May 19, 2015 License License #2179612
4
Total Violations
2
Major
2
Minor

Inspection Summary

This restaurant was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on May 19, 2015. The inspection type was "License" and resulted in a Pass outcome.

This establishment is classified as Risk 3 (Low), which determines the inspection frequency and focus areas.

The inspector documented 4 violations during this inspection.

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON REACH IN REFRIGERATOR IN ROOM CONTAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR KITHCEN. REPLACE TORN GASKET AND MAINTAIN
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 #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: THE FOLLOWING FLOORS NEED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE: AREA AROUND MOP SINK AND IN MOP ROOM NEAR KITHCEN, ROOM NEAR KITHCEN CONTAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, DISH MACHINE ROOM, AND LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT. RESTORE ALL FLOORS TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN.
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 #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: ALL LIGHTS IN BASEMENT NEED TO BE SHEILDED
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
Violation #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: ALL LIGHTS IN BASEMENT NEED TO BE SHEILDED
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
Report Issues Call 311 or File Online
More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections