SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

OMAKIN RESTAURANTS.

YOUR CALL. 59/100

6900 S LAFAYETTE AVE · ENGLEWOOD, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 3, 2023 · passed

8 of 11 inspections passed, 3 failed. 4 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
11
8 passed · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
35
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Feb 2020

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 3
2023
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.11 OBSERVED MULTIPLE LEAKS AT THE PIPES OF THE SODA MACHINE STORED IN THE BASEMENT, CREATING A POOL OF WATER IN THE STORAGE AREA WHERE THE HOT WATER TANK IS ALSO LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID LEAKS AND REMOVE STANDING WATER IN THE AREA AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.17 OBSERVED THE WALLS BEHIND THE HOT HOLDING UNIT THAT HOLDS THE HASH BROWNS AND FRENCH FRIES WITH GREASE RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID WALLS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND THE LAST SERVICE WINDOW WITH TRASH AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11 OBSERVED TWO BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 27
2023
FAILED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND ON THE ICE PANEL ABOVE THE ICE. THE ICE MACHINE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED MULTIPLE LEAKS AT THE PIPES OF THE SODA MACHINE STORED IN THE BASEMENT, CREATING A POOL OF WATER IN THE STORAGE AREA WHERE THE HOT WATER TANK IS ALSO LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID LEAKS AND REMOVE STANDING WATER IN THE AREA AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE WALLS BEHIND THE HOT HOLDING UNIT THAT HOLDS THE HASH BROWNS AND FRENCH FRIES WITH GREASE RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID WALLS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND THE LAST SERVICE WINDOW WITH TRASH AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED TWO BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 13
2022
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED HEAVILY SOILED TOLIET BOWLS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED MUST KEEP RESTROOMS CLEANED AND SANITIZED. MUST MAINTAIN SAME. VIOLATION CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED TOLIET PAPER ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT RESTROOMS. MUST KEEP FLOORS CLEAN AND DRY. VIOLATION CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.

APR 12
2022
PASSED
0 violations
APR 11
2022
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT TWO HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROVIDE A HAND DRYING PROVISION SUCH AS PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

5-103.11(B) OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY RANGING FROM 75F-80F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ADEQUATE HOT WATER AT LEAST 110F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT LEAST 100F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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OCT 22
2021
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CARD BOARD BEING USED AS A LINER FOR SHELVING UNIT IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING INSECT HARBORING.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED A SYRUP LOOKING SUBSTANCE ON FLOOR BEHIND THE OIL TANKS IN THE BASEMENT AND OBSERVED RED SUBSTANCE ON FLOOR BY THE SODA DISPENSER BOTH LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF STANDING OIL ON THE FLOOR BEHIND DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE DRAIN PIPE OF THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED JUST LEFT OF THE REAR OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS, FRONT SERVICE AREA, REAR FOOD PREP AREA, REAR DRIVE THROUGH AREA, EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM AREA AND IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND INSECT ACITIVITY AND POSSIBLE HARBORING.

JUL 20
2021
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE INSIDE OF THE PREP STORAGE COOLERS IN THE FRONT SERVING AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS.

MINORPest Activity
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

MUST CLEAN THE GROUND AROUND THE DUMPSTERS IN THE OUTSIDE CORRAL TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE VENT COVERS AT THE FRONT SERVING COUNTER TO REMOVE DUST.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE PREP AREA AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN THE MEN WASHROOM AND THE WALK IN COOLER ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNER TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FILTER NEED CLEANING UNDERNEATH THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

OCT 29
2020
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 9
2020
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 1
2020
FAILED
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS (EGGS,HAM,SAUSAGE,ETC) IS BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED.MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 9:50 A.M.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2363035 2/27/20 NOT CORRECTED.#36- MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR LATTE COOLER. #55-MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,WALK IN FREEZER,DRIVE- THRU,THROUGHOUT INCLUDING ALL FLOOR DRAINS.#55- MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE AND WALL BASE IN BASEMENT POP STORAGE AREA.#55- MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)

FEB 27
2020
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR LATTE COOLER.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP LINE,GRILL,CARTS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTS AND CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,WALK IN FREEZER,DRIVE- THRU,THROUGHOUT INCLUDING ALL FLOOR DRAINS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN WALL IN BREAK ROOM.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT DRIVE-THRU,PREP AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.LOOSE AND MISSING WALL BASE IN BASEMENT POP STORAGE AREA.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN BREAK ROOM,MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN 1ST FL. DRY STORAGE AREA.

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