SAFARI LOUNGE AND ETHIOPIAN CUISINE.

Chicago Health Dept

7124 N CLARK ST · ROGERS PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2024.

10 inspections on record since 2016 · Last inspected May 2024.

Last inspected May 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 14

2024

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

4-501.12 OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP STEAMS AND STAIN ON TOP OF PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

6-501.19 (2) TOILET ROOM DOORS (IN SECOND FLOOR) MUST BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING/CERTIFICATE

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

MAY 7

2024

FAIL 13 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINK ON PREMISES (PREP, BAR, WASHROOMS)

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND UPPER PANEL WITH CALCIUM BUILD-UP.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (RICE, FLOUR ETC)

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND OVER 50 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS UNDER AND BEHIND COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP STEAMS AND STAIN ON TOP OF PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK IN SECOND FLOOR BAR AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT HAND SINK INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM (FIRST AND IN SECOND FLOOR)

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

(2) TOILET ROOM DOORS (IN SECOND FLOOR) MUST BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM (1ST AND 2ND FLOOR) TRASH RECEPTACLES MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING/CERTIFICATE

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

MAR 24

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE ON SITE. NO CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST HAVE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON SITE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND FOOD SANITATION MANAGER NEEDS TO SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

FEB 8

2022

PASS 1 violation

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

: 2-102.13-- FOUND FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

JAN 27

2022

FAIL 6 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(O)--FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

: 2-501.11-- FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEN UP PROCCEDURE WITH SPILL KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

Critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-205.11-- FOUND HANDWASHING SINKS NOT OPERATIONAL/NO HOT WATER AT MEN'S. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE NOTED AT 47F. NO HOT/COLD WATER AT LEFT WASHBOWL IN WOMENS 2ND FLOOR RESTROOMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-030C.MUST PROVIDE HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER WITH A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT HAND SINKS AT 2ND FLOOR RESTROOMS.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

: 2-102.13-- FOUND FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

NO RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STAUS OR WEEKLY TESTING. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

NO WRITTEN PROTOCAL FOR IMPLEMENTING AND ENFORCING THE ORDER.

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DEC 30

2021

FAIL 5 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES.7-38-010. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.MUST PROVIDE.

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEN UP PROCCEDURE WITH SPILL KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND HANDWASHING SINKS NOT OPERATIONAL/NO RUNNING WATER AT MEN'S AND WOMEN 2ND FLOOR RESTROOMS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-030C.MUST PROVIDE HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINKS AT 2ND FLOOR RESTROOMS.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER AT BUSINESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

JUN 13

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 12 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.NO CITATION ISSUED. -

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABELED FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS ON TCS FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND SUCH ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED - -

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

BULK FOOD, OR FOOD REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER, MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. -

Minor Sanitation

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

POP GUN DISPENSER AT FIRST FLOOR BAR WITH BLACK SLIME BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

NO DRAIN STOPPERS PROVIDED AT BOTH BARS THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(1ST AND 2ND FLOOR),INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. NO DISCHARGE DRAIN HOSE PROVIDED AT POP GUN HOLDER INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT FIRST FLOOR BAR AREA

Minor Sanitation

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

TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TALL TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER TWO DOOR COOLER AND INSIDE THE DOORS OF REACH-IN COOLER BY THE LONG PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN,REPLACE

Minor Sanitation

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

LONG CUTTING BOARD AT PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN WITH DEEP CUTS,BLACK STAINS .MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARD

Serious Employee Hygiene

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MINERAL BUILD-UP AT KNIFE RACK BY THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. - -

NOV 15

2017

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED FRYER CABINET UNDER FRYER GREASY IN KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FRYER CABINET AND MAINTAIN

MAR 2

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED CARPET ON SECOND FLOOR NEEDS CLEANING. NOTED MISSING FLOOR TILES AT SECOND FLOOR BEHIND BAR AND NOTED MISSING FLOOR TILES AT DRY STORAGE AND AT MOPSINK AREA FIRST FLOOR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.

Minor Sanitation

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

LIGHT SHIELDS NEED CLEANING UNDER HOOD AT HOT LINE IN THE KITCHEN.

Minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED HOOD AND FILTERS GREASY AT HOT LINE AREA IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MAR 29

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON 3-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT 2ND FLOOR WITH UNKNOWN DEBRIS; FLOOR BEHIND BAR ON 2ND FLOOR IS DAMAGED. FLOOR NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR ON 1ST FLOOR NEEDS REPAIRS, SO FLOOR IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. SEAL FLOOR INSIDE DJ BOOTH ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DETACHED WALL BASE ON NORTH WALL ON THE 2ND FLOOR. DETACHED WALLPAPER AND WALLBASE BEHIND THE BAR ON THE 2ND FLOOR. ALSO, DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENT IN WOMENS 1ST FLOOR TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN 2ND FLOOR MENS & WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. SAME TOILET ROOMS HAS SLOW DRAINS IN ALL HAND SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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