Old Jerusalem Restaurant
Clean record — passed all 19 inspections
2025-04-14 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE GASKETS ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT DOOR OF THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN AREA BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED A LARGE OPENING AROUND THE CIRCLE VENTILATION PIPING OVER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA THAT LEADS TO THE A/C VENT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE OPENING AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE METAL SHELVING INSIDE OF THE TWO DOOR REACH IN REFRIGERATOR WITH RUST BUILDING UP ON THE SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR PAINT AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING FURTHER RUST BUILD UP.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE URINAL IN THE MENS TOILET ROOM LEAKS FROM THE HANDLE WHEN FLUSHED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE ON THE SYSTEM AND GREASE FORMING UP ON THE EDGES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES BELOW AND OR FOODS COOKED ...
2024-08-01 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST ON THE SIDES OF THE COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE METAL SHELVING IN THE REAR NEXT TO THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD SERIVCE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2023-08-15 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED PLASTIC CONTAINERS USED AS SCOOPS WITHOUT A HANDLE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NON FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS USED TO STORE RAW CHICKEN AND RAW BEEF. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS TO STORE FOOD INSIDE.
2022-11-29 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED MINOR PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP AT VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
2021-07-15 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 8 ▾
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
OBSERVED TWO FOOD HANDLERS USING THEIR BARE HANDS TO PREPARE READY-TO-EAT FOODS; (PITA BREAD, SLICED TOMATOES, LETTUCE, AND COOKED LAMB). INSTRUCTED TO NOT HAVE BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. USE GLOVES OR TONGS. ...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINER (RICE) IN BASEMENT WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAME AND MAINTAIN.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
GLOVES USED PROPERLY
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT USING GLOVE WHILE HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR GLOVES AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS ON MULTIPLE REFRIGERATION & FREEZERS IN THE REAR PREP AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF REACH-IN REFRIGERATORS & FREEZERS ,INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH CAN IN THE LADIES TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION ON HOOD FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2020-04-29 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBASERVED CLUTTER AND UNNCESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF FLOOR/WALL.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2019-07-25 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
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.NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND MATERIALS FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY ...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS IN 2 OUT OF 2 EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED TCS FOODS (HUMMUS, TAHINI, COOKED RICE & LENTILS, BABA GANOUSH) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-005. NO CITATION ISS...
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
2018-06-11 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
Found retail food establishment making own yogurt on premises. Instructed to contact the Illinois Department of Public Health for approval at DPH.dairy@illinois.gov . Instructed to cease making yogurt until approved by IDPH. If found making yogur...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Observed potentially hazardous food, chicken, cucumber and tomato salad, stored in 2 door refrigerator with no labels or dates. Informed manager that potentially hazardous stored for more than 24 hours must have proper labels and dates. Instruct...
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Observed pre set table ware, forks and knives, throughout dining room area. Instructed manager that utensils/ flat ware must be covered or set upon guest arrival. Maintain at all times.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Observed chipped and peeling paint on wire shelving racks throughout all cold holding units. Instructed manager to replace/resurface and maintain at all times.
2017-06-12 Pass Complaint 1 ▾
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FOUND GREASE BUILD-UP AT THE EXHAUST HOOD CANOPY IN THE KITCHEN. MUST DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
2017-01-24 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.FOUND 2 LARGE GRAY PLASTIC CONTAINERS HOLDING FLOUR AND RICE NOT LABELED. MUST PROVIDE. ALSO MUST ALWAYS USE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS...
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST USE PROPER UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO SCOOP FLOUR AND RICE FROM LARGE GRAY CONTAINERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AREA. FOUND MEDIUM SIZED PLASTIC CONTAINER BEING USED A FOOD SCOOPER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE EXHAUST HOOD VENTS AT THE EXHAUST HOOD CANOPY IN THE KITCHEN. ALSO THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF BOTH DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE.
2016-01-05 Pass Complaint 6 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
COOKED/PREPARED FOODS INSIDE THE KITCHEN COOLERS MUST HAVE A LABEL AND DATE AND MAINTAIN.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS,DISHWARE,POTS/PANS NOT PROPERLY STORED.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CUTTING BOARDS WORNED-OUT WITH DEEP CUTS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. TORN GASKETS AT KITCHEN 2 DOOR COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIORS OF COOLERS, INTERIOR OF MICROWAVES,REAR DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS,UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND BEHIND/UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DAILY AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ICE DISPENSING UTENSIL NOT PROPERLY STORED.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER AND INVERTED, NOT INSIDE THE ICE MAKER.
2015-07-14 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED RUSTY SHELVES BELOW PREP TABLES ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT ON THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE. ALSO NOTED SHELVES AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE LINED WITH...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY BEHIND COOKING STOVE WITH GREASE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN HOOD OF THE STOVE AT THE PREP AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
NOTED BURNT OUT LIGHT ABOVE STOVE AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
NOTED EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS ON SHELVES WITH FOODS ITEMS AT THE FOOD PREP AREA BY THE HAD WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THE PROPERTY.
2014-12-15 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
2014-04-09 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST AND GREASE.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ON PREMISES TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE.
2013-09-16 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN THE FAN INSIDE THE UPRIGHT COOLERS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.
2012-11-29 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MISSING LABELS AT BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
STAND UP COOLER DOOR WITH DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO STORE OFF FLOOR.
2011-08-26 Pass Complaint 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, WIRE RACKS IN THE PREP COOLER, VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST INSTALL A LIGHT SHIELD AROUND THE MIDDLE LIGHT FIXTURE THAT IS ATTACHED TO THE VE...
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. MUST PROVIDE A VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE DISPLA...
2010-10-27 Pass Complaint 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. STAND UP PREP COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. OBSERVED BOTH COOKS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
2010-03-15 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FAN GUARDS IN THE BASEMENT REACH IN COOLER AND REMOVE HEAVY DUST BUILD UP.
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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND ON THE SIDES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG THE SOUTH WALL BASE IN BASEMENT.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. MUTST PROVIDE LIGHT SHEILDS ON LIGHTS UNDER VENTILATION HOOD OVER COOK...
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND CLEAN VENT COVER IN WOMENS WASHROOM.
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