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TURTLES Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

TURTLES 238 W 33RD ST, CHICAGO 60616 Restaurant
November 1, 2021 Complaint License #2328131
4
Total Violations
4
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN POTATO DICER ON WALL AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN UPPER INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS WHERE NEEDED.
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 #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA AND KITCHEN UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENT FANS ON WASHROOM CEILINGS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
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: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA AND KITCHEN UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENT FANS ON WASHROOM CEILINGS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
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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Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections