JUN 15
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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CHAPATI.
BEAT. 18/100
547 W JACKSON BLVD · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 15, 2017 · passed with conditions
Failed 3 of 8 inspections. 7 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
2 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
44
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Aug 2013
INSPECTION HISTORY
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
Found standing water in floor drain that ice machine drain pipe leads into. Found standing water on kitchen floor around this drain. Must repair drain so that water can flow into pipes below. Ice machine tagged and turned off during inspection to prevent additional water flowing into open floor drain. Critical violation 7-38-030.
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
Found no hot water in kitchen exposed hand sink. When hot water handle turned, no water comes out. Hot water turned off at pipe below the exposed hand sink. Operator turned on water below to correct. Hot water now functioning properly. Must have hot and cold water at each exposed hand sink, at all times. Critical violation 7-38-030.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Observed potentially hazardous foods (chicken, etc.) in 1 door cooler without labels. Must label all potentially hazardous foods with name and date when held for more than 24 hours. Must maintain same.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Observed excessive grease and dust build up on hood above front prep cooking line. Must remove, detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain regular cleaning schedule.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Observed floor drain without proper cover in kitchen area near ice machine. Must properly cover all open floor drains to prevent pest entry.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
Observed wash cloths improperly stored throughout kitchen and front prep area. Must properly stored all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution, in a clean container when not in use. Must maintain same.
JUN 22016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 2
2016
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED TO LINE THE FRONT GRILL AND THE KABOB ROASTING BLOCKS AT THE REAR GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FOIL AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD CONTACT AND FOOD EQUIPMENT SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED A CARDBOARD BOX BEING USED AS A GARBAGE CAN NEAR THE FRONT GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A NON-POROUS, EASILY CLEANABLE RECEPTACLE FOR GARBAGE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DRY WALL MISSING FROM THE APPROX. 2 SQ. FT. AREAS SURROUNDING THE PIPES UNDER THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND UNDER THE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE WALL TO BE WHOLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED A GAP BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE LEFT SIDE BASIN OF THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CAULK THE GAP. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE MISSING CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THAT THE GOOSE NECK FAUCET ATTACHMENT AT THE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKS WHEN THE MAIN FAUCET LINE IS TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP BEING STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER FOR THE ICE SCOOP.
MAY 312016FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 31
2016
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER IN THE ONLY EMPLOYEE RESTROOM ON PREMISES. WATER TEMPERATURE WAS OBSERVED TO BE 56 DEGREES. MUST PROVIDE WARM OR TEMPERED WATER OF AT LEAST 85 DEGREES TO THE HAND SINK AND INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN UNTIL THE RESTROOM SINK IS REPAIRED. OWNER WAS GIVEN 2 DAYS TO PROVIDE HOT WATER, HOWEVER IT WAS NOT DONE BY TIME GIVEN. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OBSERVED THE LID ON THE GREASE RECEPTACLE TO BE DAMAGED SUCH THAT A MAJORITY OF THE BIN IS NO LONGER COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LID THAT COMPLETEY COVERS THE GREASE RECEPTACLE. SERIOUS CITATION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED TO LINE THE FRONT GRILL AND THE KABOB ROASTING BLOCKS AT THE REAR GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FOIL AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD CONTACT AND FOOD EQUIPMENT SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED A CARDBOARD BOX BEING USED AS A GARBAGE CAN NEAR THE FRONT GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A NON-POROUS, EASILY CLEANABLE RECEPTACLE FOR GARBAGE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DRY WALL MISSING FROM THE APPROX. 2 SQ. FT. AREAS SURROUNDING THE PIPES UNDER THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND UNDER THE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE WALL TO BE WHOLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED A GAP BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE LEFT SIDE BASIN OF THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CAULK THE GAP. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE MISSING CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THAT THE GOOSE NECK FAUCET ATTACHMENT AT THE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKS WHEN THE MAIN FAUCET LINE IS TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP BEING STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER FOR THE ICE SCOOP.
MAY 262016FAILED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 26
2016
FAILED
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FPOTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING PREPARATION: CHICKEN, 90 DEGREES, 4 LBS/$15; SHREDDED CHICKEN, 81 DEGREES, 2 LBS/$8; GYROS, 80 DEGREES, 1 LBS/$5; CHEESE, 78 DEGREES, 1 LB/$5. THESE PRODUCTS WERE VOLUNATARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE OPERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT PROPER TEMPERATURES DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE: HOT FOODS AT 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE AND COLD FOODS AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER IN THE ONLY EMPLOYEE RESTROOM ON PREMISES. WATER TEMPERATURE WAS OBSERVED TO BE 56 DEGREES. MUST PROVIDE WARM OR TEMPERED WATER OF AT LEAST 85 DEGREES TO THE HAND SINK AND INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN UNTIL THE RESTROOM SINK IS REPAIRED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OBSERVED THE LID ON THE GREASE RECEPTACLE TO BE DAMAGED SUCH THAT A MAJORITY OF THE BIN IS NO LONGER COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LID THAT COMPLETEY COVERS THE GREASE RECEPTACLE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED TO LINE THE FRONT GRILL AND THE KABOB ROASTING BLOCKS AT THE REAR GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FOIL AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD CONTACT AND FOOD EQUIPMENT SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED A CARDBOARD BOX BEING USED AS A GARBAGE CAN NEAR THE FRONT GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A NON-POROUS, EASILY CLEANABLE RECEPTACLE FOR GARBAGE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DRY WALL MISSING FROM THE APPROX. 2 SQ. FT. AREAS SURROUNDING THE PIPES UNDER THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND UNDER THE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE WALL TO BE WHOLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED A GAP BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE LEFT SIDE BASIN OF THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CAULK THE GAP. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE MISSING CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THAT THE GOOSE NECK FAUCET ATTACHMENT AT THE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKS WHEN THE MAIN FAUCET LINE IS TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP BEING STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER FOR THE ICE SCOOP.
JAN 202015PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violationsDETAILS
JAN 20
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO VALID PROOF OF CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR EMPLOYEES ON DUTY AT THIS TIME.(CHICKEN,GYRO MEAT,ETC)MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL STORAGE CABINETS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE EXTERIOR OF COOLERS AND THE VENTILATION HOODS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE SINK, TOILET AND FLOORS IN THE WOMENS EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AND SERVICE AREAS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE REAR PREP AREAS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE FOUL ODORS COMING FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN THE REAR NEAR THE MOP SINK AND IN THE REAR HALLWAY LEADING TO THE RESTROOMS. MUST ALSO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVING RACKS TO PROPERLY STORE MULTI USE ITEMS. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
MUST PROVIDE THE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED BY IDPH FOR NECESSARY EMPLOYEES.
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JAN 122015FAILED9 violationsDETAILS
JAN 12
2015
FAILED
9 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO VALID PROOF OF CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR EMPLOYEES ON DUTY AT THIS TIME.(EGGS,ETC)MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
DISHWASHING FACILTIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NOTED THE FAUCET AT THE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WRAPPED IN PLASTIC,LEAKING PROFUSELY AND SHOOTING OUT WATER WHEN THE HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE IS TURNED ON. ADDITIONALLY, NOTED THE COLD WATER TURNED OFF AT THE SOURCE TO PREVENT EXCESSIVE LEAKING UNDERNEATH. ONCE THE COLD WATER SOURCE WAS TURNED ON AT THE SINK WATER WAS NOTED RUNNING ALL OVER THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH. MUST REPAIR BROKEN COLD WATER LINE AND THE BROKEN FAUCET AT THE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL STORAGE CABINETS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE EXTERIOR OF COOLERS AND THE VENTILATION HOODS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE SINK, TOILET AND FLOORS IN THE WOMENS EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AND SERVICE AREAS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE REAR PREP AREAS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE FOUL ODORS COMING FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN THE REAR NEAR THE MOP SINK AND IN THE REAR HALLWAY LEADING TO THE RESTROOMS. MUST ALSO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVING RACKS TO PROPERLY STORE MULTI USE ITEMS. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
MUST PROVIDE THE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED BY IDPH FOR NECESSARY EMPLOYEES.
SEP 42014PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 4
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER OR VALID PROOF OF CERTIFICATION ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(RICE, BEEF,SOUP, CHICKEN AND HUMMUS)ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN VENTS ABOVE GRILL AND STOVE AT REAR OF GREASE BUILD-UP. REPAIR/REPLACE MISSING TILE AT REAR PREP AREA AND PATCH/SEAL OPENINGS INTO WALL AT REAR WHERE NECESSARY.
AUG 262013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 26
2013
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SOME AREAS OF WALL IN REAR KITCHEN BEHIND STORAGE RACK AND BY UTILITY SINK NOT FINISHED; DRY WALL OBSERVED. OWNER STATES HE WILL TILE THE AREAS LIKE THE OTHER WALLS BUT STORE WAS OUT OF STOCK ON TILE. TILE HAS BEEN ORDERED.
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