RAMA FAST FOOD.

Chicago Health Dept

3364 W OGDEN AVE · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2016.

5 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Sep 2016.

Last inspected Sep 2016. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

SEP 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 16

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. AIR TEMP RECORDED AT 62.5F. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FOOD ITEMS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES AND HAVE UNIT SERVICED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES:CUT LETTUCE-48.1F, POLISHES-61.0F,GYRO MEAT-68F, CHICKEN GIZZARDS-57.1F, CHICKEN TENDERS-55.1F, CHICKEN WINGS-59.9F, CHICKEN LEGS-59.6F, TALAPIA-62.1F, BUFFALO CHICKEN-60.8F. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED UNDER REFRIGERATION MUST BE HELD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). ALL PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES WERE DISCARDED.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP FROM THE INTERIORS OF DEEP FREEZERS. CIGARETTE BURNS OBSERVED ON SHELVES IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, PAINT ALL UN-CLEANABLE SURFACES(INCLUDING EXTERIOR OF RUSTY GREASE TRAP).

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CABINET INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS, ALL STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP TALBES, INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS(INCLUDING ALL DOOR TRACKS OF SLIDING DOORS) AND FREEZERS.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

REMOVE ALL DIRT, STAINS, AND GREASY BUILD-UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN DIRT AND DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELD'S WHERE PRESENT.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM THE REAR DISH WASHING/PREP AREA.

NOV 24

2015

PASS 6 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED CHICKEN IN A CONTAINER IN THE REFRIGERATOR, LOCATED AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, WITHOUT A LABEL CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ARE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS; TOP AND BOTTOM OF GRILL, INSIDE OF THE ONE DOOR REFRIGERATOR, AND INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A CUTTING BOARD, ATTACHED TO THE PREP COOLER LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND ANOTHER CUTTING BOARD LOCATED IN THE REAR NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, BOTH STAINED WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER REFRIGERATORS IN THE FRONT PREP AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED DUST DEBRIS ON THE VENTILATION ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENT IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS ON THE LIGHT BULBS LOCATED ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 16

2015

FAIL 10 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (FRIED CHICKEN) IN A CONTAINER AT ROOM TEMPERATURE 4 LBS AT 86.8F VALUED AT $75. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID ITEM AND TO KEEP ALL HOT FOODS AT 140F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, ALSO OBSERVED NO SOAP AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED NO UP TO DATE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SLICED TOMATOES, HAMBURGER) ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER REFRIGERATORS IN THE FRONT PREP AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED DUST DEBRIS ON THE VENTILATION ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENT IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS ON THE LIGHT BULBS LOCATED ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 12

2011

PASS 7 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Inspector Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. KNIVES MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON PREP REACH IN COOLER DOORS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Inspector Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, STOVE, STORAGE SHELVES UNDER FRONT SERVING COUNTERS, AND SHELVES THRU-OUT STORAGE ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES, AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM WALLS AND REPAINT, MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES NEAR CEILINGS, MUST CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

Inspector Comments: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT STORAGE ROOMS, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

SEP 8

2010

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER HANDLING MONEY AND RETURNING TO PREP FOOD BUT, NOT WASHING HIS HANDS BEFORE HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED HANDS MUST BE WASHED AFTER ANY CONTAMINATING CONDITION, AT EXPOSED SINK WITH WARM WATER AND SOAP. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010[A] CRITICAL.

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. MUST POST REPORT SUMMARY TO BE VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010[B] SERIOUS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. KNIVES MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

Minor Sanitation

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. MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON PREP REACH IN COOLER DOORS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, STOVE, STORAGE SHELVES UNDER FRONT SERVING COUNTERS, AND SHELVES THRU-OUT STORAGE ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

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 CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES, AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM WALLS AND REPAINT, MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES NEAR CEILINGS, MUST CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT STORAGE ROOMS, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

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