FEB 6
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BENJYEHUDA.
EAT. 83/100
500 W MADISON ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected February 6, 2025 · passed
Passed all 13 inspections, but 5 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
8 passed · 5 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
29
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Jan 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Open cups for employees drinks on food containers shelf, instructed to keep away.
JAN 302024PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 30
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inaccurate probe food thermometer, 10 degrees thermometer was off, facility cook and cool TCS foods on site. Instructed manager to calibrate thermometer frequently. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Re-using food container that are chipped and loose plastic hanging, instructed to use proper multi-use utensils.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inadequate lighting in walk-in cooler, dark areas noted at corners, instructed to provide more lights.
FEB 92022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 9
2022
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES BEING DRIED ON THE HANDWASHING SINKING. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL HANDWASHING SINKS FREE FROM ALL WIPING CLOTHES AND WIPING CLOTHES NEEDS TO BE STORED IN SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE NOT ON THE HANDWASHING SINKS
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE CERTIFED FOOD MANAGER HAD EXPIRED. INSTRUCT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER NEED TO HAVE A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE
JUN 142021PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 14
2021
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT BOTH PREP HASNDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PERSON IN CHARGE PRINTED & POSTED SIGNAGE DURING INSPECTION.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON STOVETOP GRILL, SANDWICH PRESSER AND FRYER UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAK FROM FRONT HANDSINK BASIN WHEN IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.
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FEB 52020PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 5
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (HUMMUS, LENTIL SOUP, CHICKEN AND BEEF SHAWARMA, DICED TOMATOES, CHEESE, ETC) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED IN USE SOILED WIPING CLOTHS AIR DRYING THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION @ LEAST 50PPM AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ARE INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST MAINTAIN.
AUG 22019PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 2
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS TO TCS/RTE FOODS, PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK, AND REMOVE PLASTIC OFF SPRAY NOZZLE HOLDING NOZZLE TOGETHER AT SAID SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MAY 92019PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 9
2019
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING WATER BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK, AND REMOVE PLASTIC OFF SPRAY NOZZLE HOLDING NOZZLE TOGETHER AT SAID SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
SEP 42018PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 4
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2.102.14(A)(A) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 NI CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2.501.11 NO CLEAN-UP KIT AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT & PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT INVOLVE THE DISCHARGE OF FECAL OR VOMITUS MATTER ONTO SURFACES INSIDE THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
3.501.17(D)(D) MUST PROVIDED THE REQUIRED DAT MARKINGS ON TCS FOODS IN THE WALK-IN AND PREP COOLERS AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6.501.14 MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM KITCHEN HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES.
JAN 182018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 18
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Observed aluminum foil used as lining in the following areas - wire shelving unit in rear dry storage area - front 2 range burner, between deep fryers and vertical broiler at cook/ prep line - interior siding of vertical broiler at front cook/prep line Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to remove and maintain it all times. Observed bottom edges of grease trap with exposed openings. Instructed manager to seal bottom edges along grease trap to prevent food, water and debris from getting underneath grease trap and providing food source for pest. Maintain it all times.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Observed mops stored inside mop sink and in mop buck at time of inspection. Instructed manager to store mops in manner that allow air drying. Maintain all times.
FEB 32017PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 3
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
Found the following previous minor violation not corrected from report # 1970555, dated 10/31/17: # 31 ... ALSO OBSERVED BOWLS BEING USED TO DISPENSE BULK INGREDIENTS IN DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SCOOPS WITH HANDLES TO DISPESNE BULK INGREDIENTS. Operator removed bowls from bulk food items. Advised must provide handled scoops or provide clean container for storage of measuring bowls outside of bulk food product. Serious violation 7-42-090.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Found several prepped foods (chicken, vegetables, rice, etc.) without proper labels. When cooling cooked potentially hazardous foods, must label with name, date, and time. When holding potentially hazardous prepped foods for more than 24 hours, must label with name and date. Dry storage foods must have a name on bulk food storage containers. Must maintain same.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Found small amount of brown, slimy mold like substance on hose inside upper interior of ice machine, over the customer soda fountain. Must remove, detail clean and sanitize machine. Must maintain same.
OCT 312016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 31
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
OBSERVED FORKS BEING STORED WITH THE USE END BEING PRESENTED TO THE CONSUMER AT THE PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL UTENSIL INVERTED OR WITH THEIR HANDLES PRESENTED TO THE CONSUMER. ALSO OBSERVED BOWLS BEING USED TO DISPENSE BULK INGREDIENTS IN DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SCOOPS WITH HANDLES TO DISPESNE BULK INGREDIENTS.
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