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TOVALA Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

TOVALA 815 W PERSHING RD, CHICAGO 60609 Restaurant
March 18, 2021 Canvass License #2627040
4
Total Violations
2
Critical
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2" GAP IN DOCK DOOR #2 DOOR BRUSH.MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
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 #48
CRITICAL
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE AT THE PLATE FOR A HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.
Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.
3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING NEAR LARGE KETTLES,DAMAGED WALLS IN EAST AREA OF WAREHOUSE.
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: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING NEAR LARGE KETTLES,DAMAGED WALLS IN EAST AREA OF WAREHOUSE.
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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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections