TANT LLC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. SEE #2.

Without knowledgeable supervision, critical food safety practices may be overlooked, significantly increasing risk of foodborne illness outbreaks affecting multiple customers.

The person in charge must be present during all hours of operation, hold valid certification, and demonstrate food safety knowledge.

Person in charge must: Be present during all operating hours; Hold valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate; Demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, HACCP principles, and Code requirements; Ensure employee compliance with food safety practices.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF RIBS, PORK CHOPS) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE BINS OF FLOUR AND SUGAR IN DRY STORAGE AREA NOT LABELED. ANY FOOD THAT IS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED REAR SCREEN DOOR IMPROPERLY FITTING DOOR FRAME AT THE TOP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ACTVITITY INSIDE ESTABLISHMENT.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TOP OF CHEST FREEZER IN EXTREMELY POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION AND TORN GASKETS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CHEST FREEZER TOP.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: EMPLOYEE HANDWASHING SINK IN WASHROOM IS SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. ALL WASHROOM DOORS MUST BE SELF-CLOSING.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED VENT COVER HANGING FROM CEILING ABOVE SERVING LINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN LOBBY OF RESTAURANT. MUST REPLACE 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.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT DATED O6/23/2021 NOT CORRECTED: #47 OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE PREP AREA ON THE LEFT SIDE WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE STORED IN THE REAR OF THE BACK ROOM NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #53 OBSERVED NO COVERED REEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM.#55 OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR WHERE THE 2 DOOR COOLER AND CHEST FREEZER IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Chemical contamination can cause poisoning and chemical burns.

Chemicals must be properly labeled and stored.

Original containers labeled; Working containers labeled; Stored below/away from food; Used per label; MSDS available.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT DATED O6/23/2021 NOT CORRECTED: #47 OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE PREP AREA ON THE LEFT SIDE WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE STORED IN THE REAR OF THE BACK ROOM NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #53 OBSERVED NO COVERED REEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM.#55 OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR WHERE THE 2 DOOR COOLER AND CHEST FREEZER IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Chemical contamination can cause poisoning and chemical burns.

Chemicals must be properly labeled and stored.

Original containers labeled; Working containers labeled; Stored below/away from food; Used per label; MSDS available.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.