Reef Kitchens

Chicago Health Dept

135 N KEDZIE AVE · NEAR WEST SIDE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2021.

2 inspections on record since 2021 · Last inspected Apr 2021.

Last inspected Apr 2021. Records may not reflect current conditions.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS
2
VIOLATIONS
17
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
APR 2021

Inspection history

APR 6
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

Minor Documentation & Training
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LETTERS ON BOTH SIDES OF TRUCK FOR (LICENSE #)MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 16
2021
FAIL 14 violations 6 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(NO CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Documentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(NO CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(NO CITATION ISSUED)

Minor Food Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED NO HOT COOKING EQUIPMENT TURNED ON (NO PROPANE TANK CONNECTED)NOR HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT AT 135.0F. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(NO CITATION ISSUED)

Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED MISSING LETTERS ON BOTH SIDES OF TRUCK FOR (NAME,ADDRESS,PHONE NUMBER,ETC)MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED REAR SCREEN ON DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING ALONG TOP.MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK.MUST PROVIDE A COPY OF STATE LICENSE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)(NO CITATION ISSUED)

Minor Food Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED SEVERAL BOXES OF WET DISPOSABLE PLASTIC WEAR STORED INSIDE OF MOPSINK BASIN.MUST DISCARDED AND STORE PROPERLY AT ALL TIMES.

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

MUST SECURE LARGE PIECES OF EQUIPMENT(COOLERS,ETC)

Minor Other
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,HAND SINK.MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER ON TRUCK AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(NO CITATION ISSUED)

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST CAP OFF MOP SINK TO PREVENT USAGE.

Critical Plumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED WASTE WATER TANKS HIGHER THAN INLET VALVE FOR FRESH WATER .MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED VENTILATION UNIT NOT ON NOR ABLE TO LOCATE SWITCH.MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Other
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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