SEP 24
2013
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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ABYSSINIA RESTAURANT & FOOD MARKET.
YOUR CALL. 65/100
5842 N BROADWAY · EDGEWATER, CHICAGO
Last inspected September 24, 2013 · failed
2 of 3 inspections passed, 1 failed. 1 critical violation across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
3
2 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
12
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Feb 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NOTED OVER 30 FLYING INSECTS AT THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA (BAR) ON WALLS, CEILING AND BAGS OF ONIONS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020.
TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED
NOTED STORAGE SHELVES AT THE REAR KITCHEN CABINET WITH ASSORTED BRANDS OF TOXIC ITEMS (BLEACH, MR. CLEAN,LYSOL ETC) STORED ABOVE FOOD PRODUCTS BAGS OF FLOUR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREA TO STORE ALL CHEMICALS AWAY FROM FOOD ITEMS.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES START REMOVING ITEMS FROM SHELVES. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED WATER LEAKING FROM PIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.ALSO CLEAN FANS INSIDE REACH IN COOLER AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
AUG 212012PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
AUG 21
2012
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STOPPERS (X2) AT POT WASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON SHELVES AT PREP AREAS AND INSIDE PREP COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS/COOLER DOOR HINDGES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN PREP AREAS AND STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND ALONG CORNERS THROUGHOUT.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE CEILING LIGHT COVER ABOVE REAR PREP AREA CUTTING TABLE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MENS WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL FAUCET LOOSE. MUST TIGHTEN/REPAIR SINK.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
FEB 252011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 25
2011
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT CLEAN UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN STORAGE ROOM AT REAR,CLAEN AND REPAIR PAINT PEELING ON FLOOR IN HALL TO THE ALLEY.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMTER INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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