Thimi's Empanadas

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Apr 9, 2025 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Food held without temperature control wasn’t tracked by time as required.

     Inspector’s note: 3-501.19 observed facility using time as a temperature control without adequate logs. Instructed to always provide adequate logs with the name of the product, the initial temperature of the product, the time the product was removed from the oven, and the time the product must be discarded. Manager discarded and denatured said tcs foods during the inspection. 100lbs of empanadas at inadequate hot holding temperatures ranging from 64f-73f, discarded, valued at $350. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 24)

     Time as a public health control; procedures & records

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 2-402.11 observed the manager in the food prep area without a hair net/restraint such as a cap. Instructed to provide for all employees in the food prep area.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed the cold-water knob unable to turn on properly at the hand washing sink. Instructed to repair.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed clutter in the basement and items stored on the floor. Instructed to remove unnecessary clutter, organize and elevate everything at least 6 inches from the ground.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed a male food handler (new hire) without a food handlers certificate. Instructed to obtain food handlers certificate within 30 days of hire.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

2. Sep 4, 2024 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

3. Aug 26, 2024 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

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   • CriticalFood temperature

     Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

     Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperature of refrigerator at 60.0f with tcs foods stored inside for sale. A held-for-inspection tag has been placed on the unit. Once repaired, fax or email to cdph.must have cold-holding foods at 41.0f or below. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed retail food establishment without a licensed pest control operator. All retail food establishments shall contract with a licensed illinois exterminator who shall provide insect and vermin services at the establishment at least twice a year. A log book shall be kept for twelve (12) months and include a copy of the service reports and the pest control company’s illinois department of public (idph) health license number. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(c). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Noted clutter of equipment and other unused items on floors in storage rooms.must elevate all items to allow cleaning and remove all unnecessary items.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

4. Sep 13, 2023 Conditional

   License · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: Found no employee health policy on site. Instructed manager to provide a verifiable acknowledgement of their responsibility to report information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food to the pic. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-010.

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no vomit and diarrhea procedure or cleaning materials to clean up said incident on site. Facility must provide procedures and cleaning materials (gloves, mask, disposable mop, disinfectant rated for norovirus) for employees to follow and use when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed a 3 inch gap under side door leading to outside. Side door located next to stairs leading into basement. Must provide closed tight fitting doors at all times to prevent pest enterance.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow prevention device on utility sink. A backflow prevention device must be located, so that it may be serviced and maintained.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Found a hole and chipped paint on the ceiling in the basement. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Found light shield in basement missing. Must provide.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used