RAMA FAST FOOD.
3364 W OGDEN AVE · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO
Failed an inspection 10 years ago. 6 critical violations on the cumulative record. Recent enough to matter.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
SEP 162016PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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).
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.
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).
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.
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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.
REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM THE REAR DISH WASHING/PREP AREA.
NOV 242015PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
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.
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
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.
OBSERVED DUST DEBRIS ON THE VENTILATION ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENT IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS ON THE LIGHT BULBS LOCATED ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 162015FAILED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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).
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.
OBSERVED NO UP TO DATE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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.
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.
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.
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.
OBSERVED DUST DEBRIS ON THE VENTILATION ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENT IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS ON THE LIGHT BULBS LOCATED ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 122011PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLER.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 82010PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLER.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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