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TANUKI Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

TANUKI 3006 N SHEFFIELD AVE, CHICAGO 60657 Restaurant
August 26, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection License #2220756
5
Total Violations
2
Critical
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #3
CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(O) NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.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.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13---MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----EXTERIOR OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP WITH EXTREME RUST. MUST REMOVE RUST.----OBSERVED SEVERAL BADLY STAINED, BLACKENED DISH RACKS. MUST REPLACE OR REMOVE ENCRUSTED DIRT.
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 #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15-- LEAK UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INTO A PAN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12-- NOTED EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS DIRTY WITH DRIPPING GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. : 6-201.11-- WALLS AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK ARE IN POOR REPAIR WITH CHIPPING PLASTER. MUST REPAIR. 6-501.114--MUST NOT STORE SOILED MOPS, BROOM, CLEANING TOOLS, AND CLEANING CHEMICALS ON THE REAR OUTDOOR PATIO/WALKWAY.----ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE DINING ROOM CLOSET MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR AND STORED ORGANIZED.
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: 6-501.12-- NOTED EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS DIRTY WITH DRIPPING GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. : 6-201.11-- WALLS AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK ARE IN POOR REPAIR WITH CHIPPING PLASTER. MUST REPAIR. 6-501.114--MUST NOT STORE SOILED MOPS, BROOM, CLEANING TOOLS, AND CLEANING CHEMICALS ON THE REAR OUTDOOR PATIO/WALKWAY.----ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE DINING ROOM CLOSET MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR AND STORED ORGANIZED.
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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