REZA'S RESTAURANT.

Chicago Health Dept

5255-5259 N CLARK ST · UPTOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2023.

7 inspections on record since 2020 · Last inspected Jun 2023.

Last inspected Jun 2023. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUN 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 27

2023

PASS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINKS BEHIND THE FRONT BAR AND IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS ON WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP SURFACES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM ON THE LOWER LEVEL. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE FOR THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT BUILD-UP ON FLOORS IN THE REAR PREP AND BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXPOSED BRICK WALLS IN THE DINING AREA OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO COVER AS WALLS SHOULD BE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THREE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH EXPIRED ALLERGY AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 6

2022

PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT FRONT EXTERIOR ENTRANCE/EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP ON REACH IN COOLERS DOOR CORNERS/DOOR HINDGES AT MAIN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

DISHWASH AREA HANDWASH BOWL DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR TILES WITH LOW GROUT AT DISHWASH AREA AND LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REGROUT FLOOR TILES AT SAID LOCATIONS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE ALL DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

CEILING LIGHT BULBS MISSING COVERS ABOVE LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL CEILING LIGHT BULBS MUST BE COVERED/SHIELDED.

SEP 7

2021

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14 MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

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

4-201.11 BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO-DOOR REACHIN COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN BY THE HANDWASHING SINK, ALSO AT THE EAST TWO-DOOR COOLER ACROSS EQUIPMENT, UNDER TRAYLINE. REPAIR/REPLACE

Minor Sanitation

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

4-202.16 BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON COLD-PLATE INSTALLED ABOVE ICE BIN AT BAR AREA. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST RELOCATE COLD-PLATE FROM CONSUMABLE ICE.

AUG 27

2021

FAIL 11 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: COOKED COUSCOUS AT TEMP OF 53.2F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN A TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

FOUND THREE-DOOR COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH AIR TEMP OF 53F.STORED INSIDE COUSCOUS.COLD UNIT MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT REAR STORAGE AREAS. ALSO, MICE DROPPINGS BEHIND THE BAR AREA ON THE FIRST FLOOR ON THE TOP COUNTER WHERE WINE RACKS IS LOCATED.OVER 50 DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT OUT. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE THE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

WE OBSERVED CONDENSATION FROM THE OVERHEAD HVAC DUCT ABOVE THE STEAM TABLE. WATER DRIPPING FROM HVAC DUCT ON THE TOP TABLE BY THE PANS STORED ON THE STEAM TABLE. FOOD WAS COVERED. MUST CORRECT THE ISSUE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

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

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO-DOOR REACHIN COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN BY THE HANDWASHING SINK, ALSO AT THE EAST TWO-DOOR COOLER ACROSS EQUIPMENT, UNDER TRAYLINE. REPAIR/REPLACE

Minor Sanitation

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

SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN,BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS

Minor Sanitation

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

BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON COLD-PLATE INSTALLED ABOVE ICE BIN AT BAR AREA. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST RELOCATE COLD-PLATE FROM CONSUMABLE ICE.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND EXHAUST VENT NOT WORKING INSIDE STAFF WASHROOM IN BASEMENT AREA. MUST REPAIR.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

BROKEN PROTECTIVE LIGHT IN BASEMENT PREP AREA IN FRONT OF WALK-IN COOLERS, RELACE

Serious Employee Hygiene

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 7-16-2020, REPORT#2382996 #10)6-301.14 FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS. MUST PROVIDE. #37) 3-302.12 FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELS: FLOUR, SPICES, INGREDIENTS ETC. MUST PROVIDE. #49)4-601.11(B) FOUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PIPING BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN AT 1ST FLOOR MAIN KITCHEN, ACCUMULATED GREASE, AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #53)5-501.17 FOUND TRASH CANS INSIDE WOMEN'S AND UNISEX RESTROOMS WITH NO COVERS. MUST PROVIDE. #55) 6-201.11 FOUND FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT FOLLOWING AREAS: BY REAR STAIRWELL BEHIND THE MAIN KITCHEN (CHIPPING PAINT), LOWER LEVEL FLOOR WORN GROUTING IN DISHWASHING AND FOOD PREP AREAS, CEILING RIGHT SIDE OF STOVES AT LOWER LEVEL, AND CEILING AT DRY STORAGE AREAS IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR. #56)6-304.11 FOUND EXHAUST VENT NOT WORKING INSIDE ACCESSIBLE RESTROOM. MUST REPAIR. #57)2-102.13 FOUND NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090, NO CITATION ISSUED

JUL 16

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 12 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND MISSING ITEMS FOR VOMIT SPILL KIT SUCH AS FACE MASKS AND SANITIZER RATED FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE ALL SUPPLIES.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELS: FLOUR, SPICES, INGREDIENTS ETC. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PIPING BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN AT 1ST FLOOR MAIN KITCHEN, ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT FOLLOWING AREAS: FOR HOSE AT DISHMACHINE AREA LOWER LEVEL, HOSE BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOWER LEVEL AREA, AND HOSE AT DRY STORAGE AREA. ALSO, AIR GAP REQUIRED FOR DRAINAGE TUBING AT ICE MACHINE . MUST PROVIDED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES WHERE THEY CAN BE SERVICED/LOCATED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND LEAKY DRAINAGE PIPING AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT 1ST FLOOR BAR. FOUND LEAKY DRAINAGE PIPING AT LOWER LEVEL DISHMACHINE AREA HAND SINK AND DIRTY LIQUID DISCHARGING FROM PIPE UNDER LEFT SIDE OF DISHMACHINE IN CORNER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

FOUND TRASH CANS INSIDE WOMEN'S AND UNISEX RESTROOMS WITH NO COVERS. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT FOLLOWING AREAS: WALL BEHIND BAR 1ST FLOOR (EXPOSED BRICK), BY REAR STAIRWELL BEHIND MAIN KITCHEN (CHIPPING PAINT), LOWER LEVEL FLOOR WORN GROUTING IN DISHWASHING AND FOOD PREP AREAS, CEILING RIGHT SIDE OF STOVES AT LOWER LEVEL, AND CEILING AT DRY STORAGE AREAS IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND UNUSED ICE BIN AT BAR AREA 2ND FLOOR. MUST REMOVE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND EXHAUST VENT NOT WORKING INSIDE HANDICAP RESTROOM. MUST REPAIR.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

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JUN 24

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 12 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND MISSING ITEMS FOR VOMIT SPILL KIT SUCH AS FACE MASKS AND SANITIZER RATED FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE ALL SUPPLIES.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELS: FLOUR, SPICES, INGREDIENTS ETC. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PIPING BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN AT 1ST FLOOR MAIN KITCHEN, ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Minor Food Storage & Handling

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

FOUND TRASH CANS INSIDE WOMEN'S AND UNISEX RESTROOMS WITH NO COVERS. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND UNUSED ICE BIN AT BAR AREA 2ND FLOOR. MUST REMOVE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND EXHAUST VENT NOT WORKING INSIDE HANDICAP RESTROOM. MUST REPAIR.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

JUN 23

2020

FAIL 14 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND MISSING ITEMS FOR VOMIT SPILL KIT SUCH AS FACE MASKS AND SANITIZER RATED FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE ALL SUPPLIES.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HAND WASHING SINKS EASILY ACCESSIBLE AT LOWER LEVEL MEAT CUTTING AREA AND BY COFFEE STATION BEHIND SMALL 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030C. MUST INSTALL HAND SINK IN MEAT CUTTING AREA AND COFFEE STATION OR RELOCATE EQUIPMENT TO AREA WITH HAND SINK.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS. MUST PROVIDE.

Critical Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED

FOUND DENTED CAN OF TOMATOES AT STORAGE ROOM. FOUND GALLON OF EXPIRED MILK INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. DISPOSED OF A GALLON OF MILK AND A DENTED CAN OF TOMATOES.VALUE ABOUT 10 DOLLARS.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELS: FLOUR, SPICES, INGREDIENTS ETC. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PIPING BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN AT 1ST FLOOR MAIN KITCHEN, ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

FOUND TRASH CANS INSIDE WOMEN'S AND UNISEX RESTROOMS WITH NO COVERS. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND UNUSED ICE BIN AT BAR AREA 2ND FLOOR. MUST REMOVE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND EXHAUST VENT NOT WORKING INSIDE HANDICAP RESTROOM. MUST REPAIR.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

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