Food Safety Report: TAWAKKUL RESTAURANT, N Claremont Ave, Chicago, IL, USA.

6412 North Claremont Avenue, Chicago, 60645 Illinois, United States

Report date: Jan 24, 2025
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: person in charge does not have a valid city of chicago food service sanitation certificate. Priority foundation violation.

2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: no valid city of chicago sanitation certificate posted on the premises. The person in charge with an expired sanitation certificate was telephoned at the initial inspection and arrived later during the inspection. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: noted the prep/dish hand washing sink not accessible for use. Sink blocked by a large garbage can and large oversized pots on the can. Employee removed. Sink must be accessible at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.

16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed employee washing dishes/pots/utensils at the three compartment sink with soapy water only. Sink not properly set to wash, rinse and sanitize and not sanitizing the washed dishwares. Reviewed proper sanitizing and sink set up. Priority violation 7-38-025 citation issued.

21. Proper hot holding temperatures
- comments: noted the following cooked tcs foods not held at proper hot holding temperatures:tomato based sauce 57. 5f, cooked lamb 52. 3, chicken 62. 6f, cooked rice 103. 8f. Foods stored in pots on prep tables, unlit stoves. All discarded. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: noted the following tcs foods not properly maintained at cold temperature of 41f or below: cooked rice inside a cooler at 45. 3f, eggs on shelving in the rear prep area at 56. 1f. All discarded. Priority violation 7-38-005. See violation #21 for citation.

23. Proper date marking and disposition
- comments: noted prepared tcs foods in various coolers, held overnight, not properly date labeled with expiration dates. No dates or labels of any kind on prepared foods such as cooked rice, assorted cooked meats and sauces. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: all bulk foods not in the original containers must be labeled with the product common name.

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: must not store clean utensils/pots/pans above the mop sink.

40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: all food handlers/food preparers must wear effective hair restraints including beard restraints.

41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- comments: extremely soiled wiping cloths throughout the kitchen on prep surfaces. Must store all wiping cloths in a container with a sanitizing solution.

43. In-use utensils: properly stored
- comments: noted extremely dirty knives and utensils being improperly stored on dirty tables and shelving. Instructed to store in clean containers and in clean knife holder.

44. Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
- comments: all to go food containers throughout must be stored inverted.

45. Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
- comments: all stored items throughout the facility must be elevated from the floors.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for foods or any stored items.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: must not use plastic garbage bags for food storage inside the coolers. Must use food grade disposable bags or washable containers.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: the following equipment noted extremely dirty with food debris and grease: interior and exterior of all cooks line equipment. Interior and exterior of all coolers and freezers. Must clean and maintain all.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: must not use tinfoil as liner for shelving throughout the facility. Must remove to be smooth and cleanable. ----noted dirty, food encrusted shelving throughout the facility. Must clean and maintain. ---noted raw wooden shelving throughout the kitchen. Instructed to paint/seal to be smooth and cleanable.

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: noted dirty food and grease splattered walls throughout the kitchen, food storage areas, entrance to mop sink room. ----noted dirty floors throughout the facility. -----excessive dust on ceiling ventilation cover in the washroom. Instructed to clean all and maintain. ---noted water damaged ceiling tiles throughout the facility in various areas. Instructed to replace.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: noted missing/damaged tiles surrounding the wash basin of the hallway hand washing sink. Must replace/repair.

Source: chicago.gov