CHICAGO, IL - Health inspectors documented violations at TANTA during a routine inspection conducted on 08/18/2025.
The facility operates from 118 W GRAND AVE in River North, an area known for its diverse dining options. Health inspections in this district help ensure consistent food safety standards.
The inspection identified 4 distinct violations requiring correction. These findings represent specific conditions observed during the inspection that must be addressed to meet health code requirements.
The first violation concerned sanitization. Inspectors documented: 47. Food & Non-food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used - Comments: 4-501.12---observed Stained Cutting Boards in the First Floor and Basement Prep Areas. Instructed to Resurface or Replace the Cutting Boards and Maintain.. FDA sanitation guidelines require regular cleaning and sanitizing of all food contact surfaces to prevent cross-contamination and bacterial growth. For more information, see FDA sanitation standards. Biofilms can form on inadequately cleaned surfaces, protecting bacteria from sanitizers.
The second violation concerned hand sanitation. Inspectors documented: 53. Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned - Comments: 5-501.17---observed No Covered Waste Receptacle Provided in the Unisex Rooftop Washroom.must Provide and Maintain.. 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. The CDC identifies poor hand hygiene as a leading contributor to foodborne illness outbreaks.
The third violation related to sanitization. Inspectors documented: 58. Allergen Training As Required - Comments: 2-102.13---observed the Certified Food Manager Without the Allergen Training Certificate.allergen Training Is Required for All Employees That Have a City of Chicago Food Sanitation Certificate.instructed to Complete Training and Keep Certificate on Site.. FDA sanitation guidelines require regular cleaning and sanitizing of all food contact surfaces to prevent cross-contamination and bacterial growth. For more information, see FDA sanitation standards. Allergen cross-contact can occur when surfaces are not properly cleaned between uses.
The fourth violation related to food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: 59. Previous Priority Foundation Violation Corrected - Comments: Previous Priority Foundation Violation #60 Not Corrected From Inspection Report#2621703 Dated: 08/05/2025 #38---6-202.15: Observed Openings at Base in Middle and Base at Corners of Double Rear Exit Doors. I. Violations of health codes can increase the risk of foodborne illness.
The correction of health violations is monitored through follow-up inspections and documentation requirements. Establishments must demonstrate that they have addressed the root causes of violations, not just the immediate symptoms.
This inspection data is provided by Chicago Department of Public Health. The establishment had violations identified during the 08/18/2025 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.
This inspection was conducted on August 21, 2025.
Chicago Department of Public Health
The following violations were documented: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE IN MIDDLE AND BASE AT CORNERS OF DOUBLE REAR EXIT DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.; WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-204.113: OBSERVED NO DATA PLATE ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN ROOFTOP BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND READABLE DATA PLATE AFFIXED TO THE MACHINE BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT INDICATES THE MACHINE'S DESIGN AND OPERATION SPECIFICATIONS.; PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON ESPRESSO MACHINES NEAR FIRST FLOOR BAR AND IN SECOND FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ESPRESSO MACHINES IN SAID AREAS SO THAT IT SHALL BE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.; PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: 2-101.11: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.; CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-101.11: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED; ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT MULTIPLE HANDWASHING SINKS IN FACILITY. OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN BARS AND WASHROOMS USED BY EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES.; FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E): OBSERVE BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE AT BASE OF BOTH SHIELDS OF LARGE ICE MACHINES IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DESTROY ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.; FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-501.114 (A, B, C, D, E, F: 1 & 2): OBSERVED ONE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BAR IMPROPERLY SANITIZING AT A CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM CHLORINE. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BAR, LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE SHALL HAVE A MINIMUM CONCENTRATION OF 50PPM CHLORINE AFTER REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED; CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.; INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE IN MIDDLE AND BASE AT CORNERS OF DOUBLE REAR EXIT DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.; INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111: OBSERVED OVER 40 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN DISHWASHING AREA, BASEMENT HALLWAY AND BARS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED THAT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 10/2/2024. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.; WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-204.113: OBSERVED NO DATA PLATE ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN ROOFTOP BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND READABLE DATA PLATE AFFIXED TO THE MACHINE BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT INDICATES THE MACHINE'S DESIGN AND OPERATION SPECIFICATIONS.; WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-204.115: OBSERVED ERROR DISPLAYED ON WASH GAUGE OF LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT SECOND FLOOR BAR. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED A WAREWASHING MACHINE SHALL BE EQUIPPED WITH A TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE THAT INDICATES THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WATER IN EACH WASH TANK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED; PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON ESPRESSO MACHINES NEAR FIRST FLOOR BAR AND IN SECOND FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ESPRESSO MACHINES IN SAID AREAS SO THAT IT SHALL BE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.; TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE ALL GENDER WASHROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE ALL GENDER WASHROOM IN BAESEMENT FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.; GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.113(B): OBSERVED DAMAGED DUMPSTER LID. OBSERVED DUMPSTER LID PUSHED INWARDS LEFT LID CREATES A LARGE OPENING, LID IS NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DUMPSTER LID AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING LID ON DUMPSTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED; PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.; CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.; ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT MULTIPLE HANDWASHING SINKS IN FACILITY. OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN BARS AND WASHROOMS USED BY EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES.; FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVE BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE AT BASE OF BOTH SHIELDS OF LARGE ICE MACHINES IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DESTROY ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.; FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED TWO LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES IN BARS IMPROPERLY SANITIZING AT A CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BOTH LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES IN BARS, LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES SHALL HAVE A MINIMUM CONCENTRATION OF 50PPM CHLORINE AFTER REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED; CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.; INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE IN MIDDLE AND BASE AT CORNERS OF DOUBLE REAR EXIT DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.; INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 40 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN DISHWASHING AREA, BASEMENT HALLWAY AND BARS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED THAT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 10/2/2024. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.; INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED A RECORD OF ALL VISITS DESCRIBING ALL PEST CONTROL RELATED ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED, INCLUDING INSPECTIONS AND APPLICATIONS OF PESTICIDES OR OTHER METHODS TO CONTROL PESTS TO THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT SHALL BE CONTAINED IN PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND MAINTAINED ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.; WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO DATA PLATE ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN ROOFTOP BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND READABLE DATA PLATE AFFIXED TO THE MACHINE BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT INDICATES THE MACHINE'S DESIGN AND OPERATION SPECIFICATIONS.; WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED ERROR DISPLAYED ON WASH GAUGE OF LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT FIRST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED A WAREWASHING MACHINE SHALL BE EQUIPPED WITH A TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE THAT INDICATES THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WATER IN EACH WASH TANK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED; PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON ESPRESSO MACHINES NEAR FIRST FLOOR BAR AND IN SECOND FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ESPRESSO MACHINES IN SAID AREAS SO THAT IT SHALL BE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.; TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE ALL GENDER WASHROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE ALL GENDER WASHROOM IN BAESEMENT FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.; GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED DUMPSTER LID. OBSERVED DUMPSTER LID PUSHED INWARDS LEFT LID CREATES A LARGE OPENING, LID IS NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DUMPSTER LID AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING LID ON DUMPSTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED; ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: HAND SOAP NOT PROVIDED IN THE BASEMENT KITCHEN HANDSINK NEAR STOVE TOPS. MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) CITATION ISSUED.; ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS NOT PROVIDED AT HAND SINK IN DISH AREA. MANAGER PROVIDED ON SITE. SEE ABOVE FOR PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) CITATION ISSUED.; FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: INTERIOR OF BOTH ICE MACHINES IN BASEMENT IS SLIGHTLY SOILED ON INTERIOR DRIP PLATE. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.; PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS MEASURED AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE LOCATED IN THE PREP-LINE COOLER ACROSS THE GRILL AREA ON THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN. TEMPERATURE OF RAW BEEF MEASURED AT 68.2F, GARLIC AT 64.5F, CHEESE AT 66.2F, RAW SHRIMP AT 67.6F, CALAMARI AT 66.4F, PORK AT 67.5F, VEGGIE HOUSE MADE SAUCE AT 60.3F, LOBSTER STOCK AT 60.5F, RICE AT 68.1F, AND SLICED TOMATOES AT 63.4F. AN APPROXIMATE COST OF $120.00 AT AN ESTIMATED WEIGHT OF 55 POUNDS WAS DISCARDED ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.; PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED PREP-LINE COOLER ACROSS THE GRILL AREA ON THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN MEASURED AT IMPROPER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE. AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE READING AT 65F. MANAGER ADJUSTED SETTING WHILE ON SITE AND TEMPERATURE WAS BROUGHT BACK DOWN TO 41F. ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS HAD BEEN DISCARDED (VIOLATION #22). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.; INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: EXTERIOR 2ND FLOOR DOOR/LARGE WINDOWS IS LEFT OPEN WHICH ALLOWS FOR PESTS TO ENTER THROUGH. EXTERIOR DOORS SHALL BE: SELF-CLOSING, SOLID, AND TIGHT FITTING.; INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AT LEAST 7 LARGE BLACK FLYING INSECTS AND AT APPROXIMATELY AT LEAST 50 SMALL BLACK FLYING INSECTS IN THE ICE MACHINE AREA AND 2ND/1ST FLOOR BAR. FACILITY MUST ELIMINATE ALL LIVE LARGE BLACK FLYING INSECT ACTIVITY IN THE FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (a) CITATION ISSUED.; PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED ON SITE.; FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CRATES USED AS STORAGE IN THE DISH AREA FOR CLEAN DISHES. FACILITY MUST REPLACE WITH A CONTAINER THAT IS DURABLE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.; WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED PLASTIC WRAP AND PLASTIC GLOVE USED AS A DRAIN STOPPER IN THE 2ND BASIN OF THE 3COMPARTMENT SINK. FACILITY MUST REMOVE PLASTIC ITEMS AND EITHER REPAIR CURRENT OR PROVIDE A PROPER DRAIN STOPPER.; PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM PIPE LOCATED UNDER 2ND COMPARTMENT BASIN OF THE 3COMPARTMENT SINK. FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE PUDDLE WATER ON FLOORS BEHIND THE COOKLINE AND DISH ARAE IN THE BASEMENT. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.; ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BACKBACK HUNG ON CLEAN DISH SHELVING. ALL EMPLOYEE ITEMS MUST BE STORED IN EMPLOYEE DESIGNATED AREA.; PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE ITEMS DATED ON 2/7/23; REPORT #:2570896 HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. 51) 5-204.12: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT FOUND ON COFFEE/ESPRESSO MACHINES IN THE FACILITY. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE. 53) 6-202.14: THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM DOES NOT HAVE A TIGHT-FITTING AND SELF-CLOSING DOOR. ALL TOILET ROOMS LOCATED WITHIN A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT MUST BE ENCLOSED WITH A TIGHT-FITTING AND SELF-CLOSING DOOR. 58) 2-102.13: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
Biofilms can form on inadequately cleaned surfaces, protecting bacteria from sanitizers. The CDC identifies poor hand hygiene as a leading contributor to foodborne illness outbreaks. Allergen cross-contact can occur when surfaces are not properly cleaned between uses.
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Federal Guidelines: Our reporting follows standards established by the FDA Food Code, CDC Food Safety Guidelines, and USDA Food Safety Standards.
📖 Food Safety Codes: Reference the specific regulations that govern this establishment: Chicago Food Code, FDA Food Code 2022
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