Tiago's Cafe

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Dec 13, 2024 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

2. Dec 28, 2023 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   5 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed liquor stored on floor in utility/storage room. Instructed to provide adequate shelving to elevate food and nonfood items at least six inches off of floor for ease of cleanability and to prevent pest harborage. Observed unsealed wooden shelves used for storing liquor in utility/storage room. Instructed to seal wooden shelves for ease of cleanability.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed low water flow at handwashing sinks in women's and men's washrooms. Instructed to increase water flow at handwashing sinks in women's and men's washrooms and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow prevention device on ice machine in bar. Instructed to install backflow prevention device on ice machine in bar.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dust and buildup on ceiling vent cover in men's washroom. Instructed to clean ceiling vent cover in men's washroom.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed non operational mechanical ventilation in women's and men's washrooms. Instructed to repair mechanical ventilation in women's and men's washrooms and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

3. Dec 14, 2023 No Entry

   Complaint · No Entry

   No violations

4. Jul 14, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   4 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed fish and chicken butter out of the original containers without labels containing the product name. Instructed to label all foods and spices with common name that are out of the original containers.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

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

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop head not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed 2 burnt out light bulb on the main cook line. Instructed to replace and maintain

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food service sanitation manager without food allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet requirement.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

5. Jul 11, 2023 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

6. May 19, 2022 Pass

   License Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

7. May 6, 2022 Fail

   License · Fail

   3 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no certified manager on site.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no clean up kit on site for responding to vomit or diarrheal episodes that may occur. Instructed to provide on site and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalFood handling

     No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no menu on site to review. Per owner customers will be able to order lamb and other items to temp liking. Instructed to provide consumer advisory for consuming raw or undercooked foods and reminder for menu inside facility and online menu. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

     Official wording (code 25)

     Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no probe thermometer on site for checking temperature of cooked ready to eat foods or other tcs foods on site. Instructed to obtain and provide on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no pest control log book or pest control service sheet on site. Instructed to contact pest control to provide service and log book information before return inspection. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(c) no citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no sink stoppers for properly draining and non draining of the three compartment sink in the rear food prep area. Instructed to obtain and provide on site.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no sanitizing test strips on site for the two three compartment sinks on site. Instructed to obtain and provide on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-025 no citation issued.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago food service manager license on site for manager. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 no citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate