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TAKIE OUTIT Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

TAKIE OUTIT 2132 W CHICAGO AVE, CHICAGO 60622 Restaurant
August 18, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection License #2808176
8
Total Violations
1
Critical
3
Major
4
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

8
Violation #22
CRITICAL
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16(A:2,&B OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS, SUCH AS 1.2LBS. SHRIMP-50.2F.1LBS. COOKED BEEF-52.0F-52.9F.1.8LBS. COOKED CHICKEN-47.8F..LB.COOKED PORK-54.3F..5LBS. TOFU-48.1F INSIDE OF A TAGGED COOLER. THE PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0�F OR BELOW. APPX. 5LBS. $18.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.
Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.
Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.
Violation #33
MAJOR
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: 4-301.11 OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 54.1F BEING USED WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF AN ALREADY TAGGED UNIT FROM 8/8/25.THE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG WILL REMAIN ON THE UNIT UNTIL REPAIRED. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0�F OR BELOW.ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL:FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
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 #41
MAJOR
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 3-304.14 : MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON SURFACES.
Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.
Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.
Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FAUCETS AND WOK STATION
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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 #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE ROOM.
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: 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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: 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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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