TANT LLC in CHICAGO, IL Failed Its Health Inspection on 04/12/23

CHICAGO, IL - Health department officials identified compliance issues at TANT LLC in an inspection dated 04/12/2023.

Located at 5944 W LAKE ST in the West Garfield Park area, the establishment serves the local community. The West Garfield Park neighborhood maintains numerous food service establishments that undergo regular health monitoring.

The inspection identified 6 distinct violations requiring correction. Each violation has established correction procedures that must be followed to achieve compliance.

The first violation concerned food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Management, Food Employee and Conditional Employee. Health code violations require correction to maintain safe operating conditions.

The second violation concerned food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Knowledge, Responsibilities and Reporting - Comments: Observed No Verifiable Employee Health Policy on Site at Time of Inspection. Instructed to Maintain Copies of Verifiable Health Policy Signed By All Employees on Site at All Times. Priority Foundation Violation 7-38-010. Citation Issued.. Non-compliance with safety standards may create conditions that compromise food safety.

The third violation regarded food storage practices. Inspectors documented: Food Properly Labeled. Chemical contamination from improper storage can cause acute poisoning.

The fourth violation concerned certified food protection manager. Inspectors documented: Original Container - Comments: Observed Flour and Fish 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.. The FDA Food Code mandates that at least one employee with supervisory responsibility be a certified food protection manager to ensure active managerial control. For more information, see FDA certified food protection manager requirements. Lack of knowledge about allergen management can result in allergic reactions.

The fifth violation concerned hand sanitation. Inspectors documented: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored - Comments: Observed Soiled Wiping Cloths Stored on Prep Tables. Instructed Manager to Store in Sanitizing Solution Between Uses.. According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. Cross-contamination from raw foods to ready-to-eat items often occurs through unwashed hands.

The sixth violation related to pest management. Inspectors documented: Food & Non-food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used - Comments: Observed Some Use of Milk Crates for Elevation at the Dry Storage Area. Instructed Not to Use Milk Crates for Elevation to Prevent Hiding Places for. The FDA Food Code requires establishments to eliminate conditions that attract and harbor pests, including proper waste management and facility maintenance. For more information, see FDA pest control standards. Cockroaches can spread E. coli and Salmonella by contaminating food and surfaces.

Health code violations require prompt correction to maintain operating permits. The health department typically conducts re-inspections to verify that identified issues have been properly addressed.

This inspection data is provided by Chicago Department of Public Health. The establishment had violations identified during the 04/12/2023 inspection. Conditions may have changed since this inspection. For current compliance status, consult the Chicago Department of Public Health. For more information about restaurant inspection regulations in this area, visit the Chicago Food Service Sanitation Rules. Learn more about food safety at FDA.gov and CDC.gov.