New Taste of Chicago Inc

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 3-304.12 observed a cutting board being stored behind the faucet of the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to properly store equipment between use. Observed ice cream scoops being stored in a single use container. Instructed to store in the dipper well.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: 4-502.13 observed cardboard being used as a floor liner and single use food containers being used as utensil storage containers. Instructed to not reuse single service containers or cardboard.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11 observed some rust on shelves inside of the refrigeration units in the dry storage area. Instructed to remove rust or replace.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed a damage toilet room door and damaged floor tiles in various areas of the food prep area. Instructed to make all surfaces smooth and easily cleanable.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in rear storage area. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers not wearing hair restraints. All food handlers must wear effective hair restraints.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed rust deposits on shelving and interior surfaces of reach-in coolers. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup, grease buildup and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of fryers, grill, prep tables, coolers, freezers. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leaking drainpipe under hand washing sink in prep area and leaking drainline under dipper well. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Dust buildup on light shields, ceiling tiles and vents in prep area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain. Observed grease buildup and food debris on floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed stained ceiling tiles, damaged floor tiles, openings in walls and floor in prep, washroom, and storage areas. Observed washroom door in poor repair. Instructed manager to replace ceiling and floor tiles, seal all openings, cracks, and crevices in all areas to prevent pest harborage.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed loose and missing light shields in prep area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed fly strips hanging in prep area. Instructed manager to remove all fly strips from prep area.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed two live roaches crawling on wall and floor in prep and dish washing areas. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed numerous dead roaches on glue boards in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to remove all dead roaches, clean and sanitize all affected areas.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in rear storage area. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers not wearing hair restraints. All food handlers must wear effective hair restraints.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed rust deposits on shelving and interior surfaces of reach-in coolers. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup, grease buildup and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of fryers, grill, prep tables, coolers, freezers. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leaking drainpipe under hand washing sink in prep area and leaking drainline under dipper well. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on light shields, ceiling tiles and vents in prep area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain. Observed grease buildup and food debris on floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed stained ceiling tiles, damaged floor tiles, openings in walls and floor in prep, washroom, and storage areas. Observed washroom door in poor repair. Instructed manager to replace ceiling and floor tiles, seal all openings, cracks, and crevices in all areas to prevent pest harborage.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed loose and missing light shields in prep area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: All wiping cloths when not in use must be stored in a clean sanitizing solution. Instructed to correct and maintain.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Cutting boards need replacing when worn with dark marks instructed to replace and maintain.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Rubber gaskets on reach in coolers in need of detail cleaning and or replacing where worn. Correct and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove all grease build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Leak at 3 compaertment sink faucet in need of repair. Instructed to correct and maintain.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Unisex toilet in need of waste can with lid. Instructed to provide and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Any unnecessary equipment or other items in need of removing to keep premises clutter free instructed to correct and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found the reach in freezer in the dish washing area with an excessive amount of ice build up. Instructed manager to remove ice build up and maintain. Found the exterior/interior of the fryer with grease build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found damaged floors/floor tiles in the toilet room, prep and dish washing area. Instructed manager to repair/replace damaged floors/floor tiles throughout as needed. Must maintain smooth and easily cleanable floors.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found mop stored in the mop bucket. Instructed manager to store mops hanging up when not in use for proper drying. Maintain same.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Found employees in the prep area not wearing hair restraints. Instructed manager to wear one and have the employees in the food prep area wear a hair restraint. Maintain same.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found the reach in freezer in the dish washing area with an excessive amount of ice build up. Instructed manager to remove ice build up and maintain. Found the exterior/interior of the fryer with grease build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Found no stoppers for the 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide and maintain stoppers for each compartment.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found damaged floors/floor tiles in the toilet room, prep and dish washing area. Instructed manager to repair/replace damaged floors/floor tiles throughout as needed. Must maintain smooth and easily cleanable floors.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found mop stored in the mop bucket. Instructed manager to store mops hanging up when not in use for proper drying. Maintain same.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Found the previous core violations from report #2560543 dated 07/11/2022 not corrected and/or maintained. Instructed manager to correct and maintain: #41-observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Instructed manager to store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution between uses. #51-observed no backflow device on utility sink. Instructed manager to provide. #57-observed no food handler training for employees. All employees must provide food handler training. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Instructed manager to store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution between uses.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow device on utility sink. Instructed manager to provide

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in washroom. Instructed manager to provide.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged and missing light shields in rear prep area. Instructed manager to replace.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer in rear reach-in cooler. Instructed manager to provide.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Instructed manager to store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution between uses.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow device on utility sink. Instructed manager to provide.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in washroom. Instructed manager to provide.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged and missing light shields in rear prep area. Instructed manager to replace.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer in rear reach-in cooler. Instructed manager to provide.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed over 100 mice droppings on ledge along north wall, on floor along walls behind chest freezers, reach-in coolers, and shelving units, on shelves, bottom of prep tables, on bulk container lid, ladder and unused equipment in rear prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Instructed manager to store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution between uses.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed debris on cooking equipment, prep coolers, freezers, prep tables, electircal outlets, shelving units and unused equipment in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow device on utility sink. Instructed manager to provide.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in washroom. Instructed manager to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged and missing light shields in rear prep area. Instructed manager to replace.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers not labeled in prep area. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed single service containers not inverted in prep area. Instructed manager to invert all single service articles to protect from contamination.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed utility sink not properly draining. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged light shield in prep area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers not labeled in prep area. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed over 50 mice droppings scattered on floor, shelves, bulk containers and equipment along south wall in lower level storage area. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed single service containers not inverted in prep area. Instructed manager to invert all single service articles to protect from contamination.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed no stoppers for 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, holding units, prep tables, shelving units, ledges, bulk containers, coolers, and freezers. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed utility sink not properly draining. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on ceiling vents, ceiling tiles and debris in light shields. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed stained ceiling tiles in prep area and missing baseboards along walls near hand washing sink. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed unused articles and equipment in rear storage area. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary articles to prevent pest harborage.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged light shield in prep area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed sliced tomatoes,lettuce, etc stored in grocery bags. Instructed to use only food grade storage bags.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must properly store mop after use and clean mop bucket to prevent insect breeding.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed 56 mice droppings in lower storage area on floor and storage shelves, live roaches, and small flies. Instructed to clean/ sanitize all areas. Recommened pest service. Priority foundation issued 7-38-020(a).

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed sliced tomatoes,lettuce, etc stored in grocery bags. Instructed to use only food grade storage bags.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must properly store mop after use and clean mop bucket to prevent insect breeding.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the front prep cooler and the exterior rear reach in cooler dirty. Must clean to remove debris

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors need clean around the cooking equipment and in the rear areas along the wall base to remove debris and/or grease

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of 69-mice droppings in lower rear storage area on top of boxes, floors and storage shleves. Instructed to clean/ sanitize all areas. Recommed pest service. Priority foundation issued 7-38-020(a).

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observe the interior of the front prep cooler and the exterior rear reach in cooler dirty. Must clean to remove debris

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors need clean around the cooking equipment and in the rear areas along the wall base to remove debris and/or grease

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed loose food items (fish) inside the rear deep freezer. Must provide food grade storage bags or containers to protect food from contamination and/or freezer burn.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Noted the light sheilds through out premises dirty and a few ceiling tiles in poor repair. Must clean and/or repair where needed.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed loose food items (fish) inside the rear deep freezer. Must provide food grade storage bags or containers to protect food from contamination and/or freezer burn.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observe the interior of the front prep cooler and the exterior rear reach in cooler dirty. Must clean to remove debris.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors need clean around the cooking equipment and in the rear areas along the wall base to remove debris and/or grease.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Noted the light sheilds through out premises dirty and a few ceiling tiles in poor repair. Must clean and/or repair where needed.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violation #58- allergens training, still exist from report dated 4-2-2019 report # 2282432. Priority foundation issued 7-42-090

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed food storage containers,( ketchup, hot sauce, flour,etc) not labeled with common name. Any foods not in original container must be properly labeled.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed food storage containers,( ketchup, hot sauce, flour,etc) not labeled with common name. Any foods not in original container must be properly labeled.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Rear door in back area not rodent proofed at bottom of door. Instructed to repair to be tight-fitting.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of 79 rodent mice droppings on floor areas of rear dry storage room.instructed to clean/sanitize areas around heavy equipment. Priority foundation issued 7-38-020(a)

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Found no back flow preventer device on the water line of the utility sink; must install a back flow device.