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Restaurant: Taste of Chicago
Address: 3170 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60608
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 5
Last inspection: Jul 3, 2012

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All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN TEMPERATURE GAUGE AT REFRIGERATOR.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL INDIVIDUAL PACKAGES OF DESSERTS, FRUIT BOWLS, AND SALADS AT FRONT DISPLAY COOLER.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS WITH ICE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BOTTOM PANEL IN UPRIGHT FREEZER TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STAINS FROM CUTTING BOARDS AND REPAIR LID/COVERS FOR FRONT PREP COOLER.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN DINING AREA AND PREP AREAS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANELS IN DINING AREA,PREP AREA, AND TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS AT PIPING AND CONDUITS AT REAR PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION AND MAINTAIN WASH CLOTHS IN GOOD CONDITION.

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. CLEAN THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. FOUND RUSTY SHELVES AND LEGS UNDER SOME OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT SAME. REPLACE THE MISSING AND TORN GASKETS IN THE FOUR DOOR COOLER.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE FOLLOWING TOP, SIDES, BACK AND INSIDE OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE REACHIN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND THE REACHIN COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS DUST AND DIRT ON THEM.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS SPLISHED ON FOOD DEBRIS ON THEM.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. SOME OF THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA HAS DUST BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.

THE KITCHEN KNIFE HOLDER IS GREASY AND DIRTY, CLEAN AND SANTIZE THE
THE REACH IN PREP COOLER AND STAND UP FREEZER HAS DAMAGED AND DIRTY GASKETS, CLEAN AND REPAIR THE DOORS AD GASKETS.
THE FLOORS ARE DIRTY, CLEAN THE FLOORS FROM CORNER TO CORNER.
THE WALLS BEHIND THE PREP COOLER ARE DIRTY, CLEAN AND REPAINT THE WALLS FROM TOP TO BOTTOM.
THE LIGHT SHIELDS ARE DIRTY WITHIN, CLEAN OUT AND MAINTAIN THE SHIELDS CLEAN.

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Garage Private Lot Street Valet Validated

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Beer & Wine Only Full Bar Happy Hour

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