⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️
PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

LA TAPENADE GATE H14 Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

LA TAPENADE GATE H14 (AKA: LA TAPENADE (T3 H14)) 11601 W TOUHY AVE, CHICAGO 60666 Restaurant
April 6, 2018 Canvass License #2363766
4
Total Violations
2
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED EXTERIOR SURFACES OF CABINET DOOR IN POOR REPAIR NEXT TO THE DISHMACHINE UNIT.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF PIZZA COOLER TO REMOVE SPLASHED FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
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 #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DUSTS/GREASE BUILD-UP ON WALLS BEHIND THE COUNTER TOP OVENS IN FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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: OBSERVED DUSTS/GREASE BUILD-UP ON WALLS BEHIND THE COUNTER TOP OVENS IN FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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
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