TAHOORA SWEETS & BAKERY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: DURING INSPECTION FOUND 5 SMALL FLIES ON WALLS IN THE 2ND SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA ABOVE THE 3-COMP AROUND THE CORNER FROM THE STAFF LADIES RESTROOM. ALSO FOUND APPROXIMATELY 10 LARGE ROACHES AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR FRAME AT THE SAME RESTROOM STATED ABOVE AND AT WALL ABOVE SAME SAID 3-COMP SINK. RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL PROVIDE SERVICE. ABOVE MENTIONED AREAS MUST BE DETAIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AMD SANITIZE EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AT THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES; CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR CASES OF CANDY COLD HOLDING UNITS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI; REMOVE FOOD DEBRI AND RUST FROM ALL STAINLEES STEEL RACKS LOCATED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT AREA. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE/FROST BUILD-UP AT THE ICE BOX FREEZER NEXT TO THE ORANGE JUICE MACHINE ON THE 1ST FLOOR.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS AROUND THE 3-COMP SINK AROUND THE CORNER FROM THE LADIES RESTROOM AND THE WALL JUST ACROSS FROM THIS SAID AREA. ALSO THE WALL IN THE LADIES 2ND FLOOR RESTROOM.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS AROUND AND ABOVE THE 3-COMP SINK AROUND THE CORNER FROM THE LADIES RESTROOM 2ND FLOOR AND THE WALL JUST ACROSS FROM THIS SAID AREA. ALSO THE WALL IN THE LADIES 2ND FLOOR RESTROOM. MUST CLEAN PIPES AT WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE 2ND FLOOR TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED GRIME AND FOOD DEBRI.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS AROUND AND ABOVE THE 3-COMP SINK AROUND THE CORNER FROM THE LADIES RESTROOM 2ND FLOOR AND THE WALL JUST ACROSS FROM THIS SAID AREA. ALSO THE WALL IN THE LADIES 2ND FLOOR RESTROOM. MUST CLEAN PIPES AT WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE 2ND FLOOR TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED GRIME AND FOOD DEBRI.

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.