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TURTLES Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

TURTLES 238 W 33RD ST, CHICAGO 60616 Restaurant
June 26, 2014 Canvass License #2013998
5
Total Violations
3
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS.
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 #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVERS FOR DRAIN IN WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AND FLOOR DRAIN ON BASEMENT FLOOR. REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILE AT BAR ON FIRST FLOOR AT ENTRANCE OF BAR. SOME STAIRS LEADING TO SECOND FLOOR OF RAW WOOD; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL WOOD OR PAINT SO THAT STAIRS ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SOME CEILING TILES MISSING IN KITCHEN, DINING AREA ON FIRST FLOOR AND WASHROOM ON FIRST FLOOR; REPLACE WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN WALLS IN KITCHEN AROUND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. REMOVE DUST FROM VENT FANS ON CEILINGS OF WASHROOMS ON FIRST FLOOR (CDI).
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 #37
MAJOR
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICES ON WASHROOM DOORS ON SECOND FLOOR.
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.
Violation #37
MAJOR
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICES ON WASHROOM DOORS ON SECOND FLOOR.
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.

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