TAPSTER Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Liquor

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: COOLERS ARE OFF AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS MUST BE TURNED ON, COOLERS TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW AND FREEZERS MUST BE 0 F. CRITICAL VIOLATION.

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.

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: LOW TEMPERTURE DISHMACHINE NOT TURNED ON. INSTRUCTE MANAGER LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE MUST SATNITIZE AT 100 PPM CHLORINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION.

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO HAND WASH BOWL IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASH BOWL WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER INSIDE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. CRITCAL VIOLATION.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.

Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.

Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES FROM A LICENSED ILLINOIS PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION.

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.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES FROM A LICENSED ILLINOIS PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION.

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.