MAR 26
2025
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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MAJANI FOOD EMPORIUM.
EAT. 84/100
7167 S EXCHANGE AVE · SOUTH SHORE, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 26, 2025 · passed
8 of 10 inspections passed, with 4 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
8 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
30
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since May 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
FOUND BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS ON THE SHELF NOT LABELED AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE OF CONTAINER.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK CONTAINERS. CORRECTED ON SITE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTILATION FAN ON THE CEILING OF THE WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST. CORRECTED ON SITE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NEW EMPLOYEES MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
MAY 12024PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 1
2024
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FRYERS AND PREP COOLER WHERE NEEDED. ALSO CLEAN BOTTOM AREA OF THE FRYERS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER COOKING AND OTHER EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE GREASE AND STANDING WATER. ALSO CLEAN THE VENT FAN COVER ON THE WASHROOM CEILING TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. ONE CERTIFICATE POSTED WAS EXPIRED.
SEP 212023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SEP 21
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR GREASE.
JUN 212022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 21
2022
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE REACH IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN. MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE
JUN 162022FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 16
2022
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL WITH PRODUCTS COMMON NAME.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A SMALL BLACK MOUSE RUN FROM UNDERNEATH THE STORAGE SHELVING TO THE 2 -DOOR COOLER. NO DROPPINGS NOTED AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CATCH AND REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(A).
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE REACH IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN. MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOOR MATS AT THE COOKING AREA VERY DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDERNEATH STORAGE RACK AND IN THE DISH WASHING AREA TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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NOV 102021PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NOV 10
2021
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED INSIDE THE BOTTOM OF THE DEEP FRYER UNITS WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE SIDES ON THE COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST, GREASE AND SOME FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE FACILITY UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND GREASE. OBSERVED THE MOP SINK AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING INSECT HARBORING.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM AND ON THE OUTSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED AND OR COOKED.
DEC 92020PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 9
2020
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING HOT WATER FAUCET ON HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 222019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 22
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SIGN IS NEEDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
4-904.13 OBSERVED TABLEWARE PRE-SET AT THE CUSTOMER DINING TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO COVER MOUTH PORTIONS OF UTENSILS IN ORDER TO PREVENT ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
MAY 82018PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 8
2018
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AREA BY MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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