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LEGEND TASTY HOUSE Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

LEGEND TASTY HOUSE 2242 S WENTWORTH AVE, CHICAGO 60616 Restaurant
August 4, 2022 Canvass License #2827203
7
Total Violations
1
Critical
3
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

7
Violation #16
CRITICAL
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED RUST ON SIDES OF INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. FACILITY MUST REMOVE RUST RESIDUE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.
All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.
Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.
Violation #39
MAJOR
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA LEADING INTO THE KITCHEN. ITEMS MUST BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.
Prevent contamination during all food handling.
Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.
Violation #45
MINOR
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: BOXES OF SINGLE USE ARTICLES FOUND STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. ITEMS MUST BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
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.
Violation #53
MAJOR
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: WASTE RECEPTACLES DOES NOT HAVE A COVER. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
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.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED FLOORS AND BASE BOARDS NEAR REGISTER. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
Violation #57
MINOR
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NOT PROVIDED ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. FACILITY MUST ENSURE THAT ALL EMPLOYEES HAVE A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE AND PRESENT ON SITE.
Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.
Smoking prohibited in food establishments.
No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.
Violation #57
MINOR
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NOT PROVIDED ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. FACILITY MUST ENSURE THAT ALL EMPLOYEES HAVE A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE AND PRESENT ON SITE.
Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.
Smoking prohibited in food establishments.
No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.

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