A TASTE OF THE PHILIPPINES

Address: 5914 W LAWRENCE AVE , CHICAGO, IL 60630, Chicago, IL

Latest Inspection: Out of Business on Jul 26, 2023

Facility Details

• Facility Type: Restaurant
• Risk: Risk 1 (High)
• Status: Independent

Inspection History (18 inspections)

• Out of Business — Wed Jul 26 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Pass — Fri Jul 15 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED BOWLS AND OTHER UTENSILS STORED FACING UP ON SHELVING UNIT IN KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVER
• Pass — Wed Apr 21 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Fail — Wed Apr 14 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR TAKING INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
• Pass w/ Conditions — Thu Feb 13 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE BUT HAS IN-COMPLETE CLEAN-UP ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN
• No Entry — Wed Jan 15 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE BUT HAS IN-COMPLETE CLEAN-UP ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN
• No Entry — Fri Jan 10 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE BUT HAS IN-COMPLETE CLEAN-UP ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN
• Fail — Fri Jan 03 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE BUT HAS IN-COMPLETE CLEAN-UP ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN
• Pass w/ Conditions — Wed Feb 27 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATIO
• Pass — Tue Mar 20 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAG
• Pass — Fri Mar 24 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Fail — Thu Mar 23 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 13. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: FOUND LIVE AND DEAD RATS IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA, ALSO NOTED OVER 200 RAT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISE
• Pass — Tue Dec 06 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Observed cleaned pans and utensils stored directly under the exposed handsink
• Pass — Tue Mar 29 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Observed slight dirt accumulation on the upper interior portion of the ice machine. Also observed food d
• Pass — Wed Apr 08 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW AND COOKED FOOD STORED INSIDE THE GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BA
• Pass — Tue Oct 07 2014 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED PREMISES USING PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS WITH RAW MEATS INSIDE INSIDE REACH IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED
• Pass — Mon Jun 09 2014 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Fail — Wed Jun 04 2014 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: 3-DOOR PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 49.1 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F

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