Food Safety Report: Taste Of Canton, 3324 S Archer Ave , Chicago, Il, USA.

3324 South Archer Avenue, Chicago, 60608 Illinois, United States

Report date: Aug 10, 2023
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: found improper cold holding temperatures of time/temperature control for safety food (beef, duck, chicken, eggrolls) ranging from 50f - 103f located in food prep cooler and walk-in cooler. Instructed to discard and denature all said tcs foods. Instructed to maintain a minimum cold holding temperature of 41f. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

23. Proper date marking and disposition
- comments: observed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety foods (tcs): cooked chicken, cooked beef, cooked egg rolls held for over 24 hours without discard date. Instructed facility to provide discard date for any ready-to-eat tcs foods held for over 24 hours. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

33. Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
- comments: observed walk-in cooler at an improper cold holding temperature of 52f at the time of inspection. Walk-in cooler tagged and held for inspection by the chicago department of public health. Instructed to discard all tcs foods and not use reach-in cooler. Until it maintains a cold holding temperature of 41f or below and is re-inspected by the chicago department of public health. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: found infestation on site. Noted 12 live roaches on site in the food prep-storage area. Found 5 behind open bags of rice, 3 under 3 compartment sink, 4 on wall behind dry storage and 2 in utility sink. Also noted approx 250 mouse droppings on site in the following areas: on the prep table where the rice cooker is located, behind the cold drinks cooler at the smoothie bar, along wall by reach in cooler next to 3 compartment sink, along the wall of the left of kitchen entrance door. Must contact pest control. Must remove mouse droppings and eliminate live activity. Priority violation. 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: found dripping from ceiling grate located in rear of walk-in cooler. Also noted dripping inside top of reach cooler, located next to 3 comp sink. Must repair and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: noted ceiling above 2 compartment sink, food prep area, and 3 comp sink filled with dust. Must clean, sanitize and maintain.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: found hood filters filled with grease. Must clean, sanitize and maintain.

Source: chicago.gov