MAY 9
2023
PASS · 0 violations
Makkah Cafe
Chicago Health Dept
6349 N CLAREMONT AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2023.
5 inspections on record since 2021 · Last inspected May 2023.
Last inspected May 2023. Records may not reflect current conditions.
The numbers
INSPECTIONS
5
VIOLATIONS
22
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAY 2023
Inspection history
MAY 2
2023
FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
FOUND NO REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS INSIDE MENU FOR UNDERCOOKED FOOD BEING SOLD.(HAMBURGERS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.MUST PROVIDE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 10 RAT DROPPINGS ALONG INSIDE GAS METER ROOM AT LOWER LEVEL.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020A.MUST NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR AND REMOVE RAT DROPPINGS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND CLUTTER INSIDE GAS METER ROOM AND ROOM NEXT TO IT AT LOWER LEVEL.(GARBAGE,BOXES,ETC.)MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.
OCT 17
2022
PASS 7 violations
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED SALT, SUGAR, AND OTHER SPICES OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN PLASTIC CONTAINERS ON SHELVING UNIT NEXT TO THE FREEZER WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON PREP TABLE WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED FOIL BEING USED AS LINER ON UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL FOIL FROM PREP TABLES. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVES IN REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HOLE IN FLOOR NEAR UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO SEAL HOLE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT ON FLOOR AND IN CORNERS ALONG THE WALL UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUUIPMENT. INSTRCUTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED TWO BURNTOUT LIGHTBULBS UNDERNEATH HOODED VENT ABOVE STOVE IN REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTBULBS AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 14
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(O)-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13-OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING PROVIDED ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
APR 30
2021
FAIL 9 violations 2 CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT 78.6F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE WATER TEMPERATURE AT 100.0F OR HIGHER THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT 87.8F. WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 110.0F OR HIGHER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON BATHROOM DOOR IN BASEMENT. MUST INSTALL.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN UNISEX BATHROOM IN BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WALL IN PREP AREA ON FIRST FLOOR NOT ENCLOSED TO THE CEILING. MUST ENCLOSE. ALSO OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL ABOVE HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT BATHROOM. MUST SEAL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED VENT HANGING FROM WALL IN BATHROOM BASEMENT. ALSO OBSERVED THREE HANGING RECESS CAN LIGHTS FROM CEILING IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THREE STORAGE ROOMS IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING PROVIDED ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
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