LA TAPENADE GATE H14

11601 W TOUHY AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60666 · Restaurant

21 inspections

1. Canvass Re-InspectionNov 12, 2025

   0 infractions

2. CanvassNov 5, 2025

   1 infraction

   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT FUNCTIONAL AND NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN IT SO THAT IT PROPERLY SANITIZES UTENSILS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3. CanvassApr 21, 2025

   1 infraction

   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT THE DOOR OF THE REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
4. CanvassDec 5, 2024

   1 infraction

   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE REA DRY STORAGE AREA.
5. CanvassMay 14, 2024

   1 infraction

   • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
     • NOTED EMPLOYEES AT THE PREP AREA PREPARING FOOD WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS OR PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS OR PROTECTION AT ALL TIMES
6. Canvass Re-InspectionApr 19, 2023

   0 infractions

7. CanvassApr 14, 2023

   1 infraction

   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE LOCATED AT THE FOOD PREP AREA AT IMPROPER FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT "0" PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION.(DISHMACHINE IS NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINE SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 – 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). DISHMACHINE TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED (SEE COMMENTS BELOW). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025,NO CITATION ISSUED.
8. CanvassMay 4, 2022

   0 infractions

9. CanvassOct 13, 2021

   3 infractions

   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR CABINET UNDERNEATH DUMP SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHTBULB INSIDE ONE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER (BY THE HANDSINK).
10. CanvassSep 17, 2019

    2 infractions

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACE/VENT WITH DRIED FOOD AND DUST ACCUMULATION OF BEVERAGE DISPLAY COOLER IN FRONT SERVICE AREA.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION UNDER AND AROUND REACH-IN COOLER.
11. CanvassMar 27, 2019

    3 infractions

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF DISPLAY COOLER IN FRONT SERVICE AREA.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR FLOOR INSIDE CABINET EXCESSIVE DUST AND DIRT DEBRIS AROUND GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH DUMP SINK IN FRONT SERVICE AREA.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING AND ELECTRICAL ATTACHMENT WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA.
12. CanvassSep 24, 2018

    4 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • 4-501.12 CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF PREP TABLE IS WORNED-OUT WITH STAINS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARD AND TO MAINTAIN.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • 4-601.11(C) INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS FROM PREP STORAGE SHELVINGS AND INTERIOR OF PREP AREA CABINETS AND TO MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • 6-303.11 OBSERVED BURNT-OUT CEILING LIGHT BULBS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING/CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
13. CanvassApr 6, 2018

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED EXTERIOR SURFACES OF CABINET DOOR IN POOR REPAIR NEXT TO THE DISHMACHINE UNIT.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF PIZZA COOLER TO REMOVE SPLASHED FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED DUSTS/GREASE BUILD-UP ON WALLS BEHIND THE COUNTER TOP OVENS IN FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • OBSERVED BURNT-OUT CEILING LIGHT BULBS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
14. CanvassSep 22, 2017

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Observed dust and dirt accumulation on the floor beneath the tall coolers. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Observed dust buildup on the ceiling light shields. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
15. CanvassMar 16, 2017

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Observed the gasket on the one door True brand refrigerator to be torn. Instructed facility to replace and maintain. Observed two of the TurboChef trays to be worn and not maintained. Instructed facility to replace and maintain smooth and easily cleanable.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Observed the tray under the hot water heater to have dirt and food debris in it. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed dirt and food debris in the cabinet around the grease trap. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
16. Canvass Re-InspectionOct 17, 2016

    0 infractions

17. CanvassSep 23, 2016

    2 infractions

    • 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
      • FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 – 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 25 PPM AT 120F, 50 PPM AT 75F, 100 PPM AT 55F. (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION - TECHNICIAN ON SITE AND REPAIRED THE SAID DISHMACHINE. FINAL SANITIZING RINSE NOW 100 PPM). CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT # 1632128 ISSUED ON 02-23-2016. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 #32 - NOTED EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COUNTER BEHIND FRONT SERVICE AREA IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.
18. ComplaintFeb 23, 2016

    1 infraction

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COUNTER BEHIND FRONT SERVICE AREA IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.
19. CanvassOct 27, 2015

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • STORAGE CABINETS AND INTERIOR OF COOLERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOOR BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
20. CanvassMay 21, 2015

    3 infractions

    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • SINGLE USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • STORAGE SHELVES UNDER COOLER DISPLAY NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOOR BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
21. LicenseDec 16, 2014

    1 infraction

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES AT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SHELVES.