Tbaar
2234 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL 60616
Restaurant ZIP 60616 Risk 2 (Medium)
No Entry · as of Dec 5, 2024
Tbaar was last inspected on December 5, 2024 with a result of “No Entry”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
December 5, 2024 · Non-Inspection
Result: No Entry
No violationsNo violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
6 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at handsinks. Instructed person in charge to provide handwashing signage at all handsinks and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed plastic covering on wall behind prep table near hood ventilation system. Instructed person in charge to remove and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed unisex restroom without covered receptacle for sanitary products. Instructed person in charge to provide covered receptacle in restrooms and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed build up of debris and litter on the sides of equipment in rear prep area, observed debris in seating area around booths. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed light out in rear prep area near hood system. Instructed person in charge to repair/replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler certificate on site for food handler employee. Instructed person in charge to direct food handler employee to obtain training and retain certificate on site.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at handsinks. Instructed person in charge to provide handwashing signage at all handsinks and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed plastic covering on wall behind prep table near hood ventilation system. Instructed person in charge to remove and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test kit on site to measure the proper concetration of sanitizing chemical(chlorine bleach) at time of inspection. Instructed person in charge to obtain chemical test kit and retain on site at all times. Priority foundation #7-38-005 citation issued.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed unisex restroom without covered receptacle for sanitary products. Instructed person in charge to provide covered receptacle in restrooms and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed build up of debris and litter on the sides of equipment in rear prep area, observed debris in seating area around booths. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed light out in rear prep area near hood system. Instructed person in charge to repair/replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler certificate on site for food handler employee. Instructed person in charge to direct food handler employee to obtain training and retain certificate on site.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector’s note: Observed no paper towels at exposed hand wash sink(s) in prep area up front and rear 3-comp sink area. Also observed no soap at mens washroom used by staff and customers with no paper towels at wash bowl of either washroom. Must provide. Critical violation 7-38-030.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Increase water pressure at rear exposed hand wash sink.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must remove clutter at front storage area, organize and maintain at all times.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must properly store ice scoopers with handles up to prevent contact with consumable ice. Also observed several wash cloths on counters. Instructed to properly store in water with adequate chemical sanitizer when not in use.
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
License · Fail
2 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector’s note: Observed one refrigeration unit at front service counter not protected from customers (possible contamination); must install a barrier in front of and at both side of prep cooler. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Found a small leak from the pipe underneath the exposed handsink in the front prep area; must repair leak at pipe.
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 23 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.