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TASTE BUD Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

TASTE BUD 4123 W MADISON ST, CHICAGO 60624 Restaurant
May 6, 2016 Complaint Re-Inspection License #2003576
6
Total Violations
3
Critical
1
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #6
CRITICAL
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: UPON ENTRY TO BUSINESS OBSERVED COOK HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS(BREAD AND CHEESE) WITH BARE HANDS. MUST USE GLOVES, UTENSILS OR WHITE TIISUE PAPER WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)
Hands are #1 vehicle for pathogen transfer. Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods causes majority of foodborne outbreaks.
Proper handwashing and no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Wash hands for 20 seconds with soap and warm water; Use utensils, deli tissue, or gloves for ready-to-eat foods; Wash hands after restroom, handling raw foods, touching face/hair, and between tasks.
Violation #21
CRITICAL
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED MGR. ON PREMISES AT START OF INVESTIGATION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(HOT SANDWICHES) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.
Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.
Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN STORAGE SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES, ALL COOKING EQUPMENT IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
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 #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN DIRT AND STAINS FROM WALLS WHERE PRESENT. REPLACE GREASY FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. SEAL OPENINGS IN BASEBOARDS IN REAR
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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM EXHAUST VENTS IN WASHROOM.
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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM EXHAUST VENTS IN WASHROOM.
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.

Health Department Information

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