SARAJEVO RESTAURANT.
2701 W LAWRENCE AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Passed all 8 inspections (1 with conditions).
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INSPECTION HISTORY
FEB 152018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
ALL CLEAN UTENSILS POTS,PANS, FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
MUST REPLACE GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN FOOD AND FRESH PRODUCE. MUST REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.
LEAKING ON THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 192017PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS VEAL, CHICKEN, SALAD ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE,WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012. TWO CHICAGO CERTIFICATE OF SANITATION POSTED ON THE WALL,BUT THE SAID PERSONS ARE NOT ON SITE.
LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
MISSING PART OF THE FILTER IN THE HOOD IN THE COOK LINE/KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE MISSING PART OF THE FILTER AND MAINTAIN. WALLS BEHIND THE DEEP FRYER WITH GREASE STAINED. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTH ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
SEP 292016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR PROPER STORING OF FOODS AND REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS ON COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
DETAIL CLEAN HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND FAN COVERS INSIDE COOLERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA/DRY STORAGE AREA IN NEED FOR A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED HOLE ON LOWER WALL NEAR THE BASEMENT EXPOSED HANDSINK.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 272015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO WRAP UTENSILS STORED ON TABLES OR PLACE WHEN CUSTOMER IS SEATED.
WATER PRESSURE LOW AT HAND SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE WATER PRESSURE, AND LEAKING PIPES UNDER BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
EXCESS DEBRIS AND CLUTTER IN BSMT STORAGE AREAS SHALL BE REMOVED. STOCK ITEMS MUST BE STORED SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
NOV 72014PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
FOODS INSIDE FREEZER NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED STORE IN FOOD GRADE FREEZER AND STORAGE BAGS.
MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROEPRLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO WRAP UTENSILS STORED ON TABLES OR PLACE WHEN CUSTOMER IS SEATED.
EXPOSED HANDSINK IN BASEMENT INSTALL NEXT TO UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SHIELD BETWEEN BOTH SINKS.
OVEN, STORAGE CABINETS, AND COOLERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
WATER PRESSURE LOW AT HANDSINKS IN TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE WATER PRESSURE.
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FEB 112014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Foods inside cooler not labele or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to wrap utensils on tables and invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
Interior deep fryer cabinet not cleaned. Instructed to remove grease built-up on interior parts.
Unnecesary articles stored in basement. Instructed to remove all unused articles and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
JAN 32013PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL.
INSTRUCTED, CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SERVICE ARTICLES MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON TWO DOORS PREP REACH IN COOLER.
DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; STORAGE CABINETS AND FRYER IN THE KITCHEN, AND UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AT BAR AREA.
INSTRUCTED, ARTICLES THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE PROPERLY STORED, OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALL TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
OPENINGS NOTED AROUND PIPES UNDER HAND BOWLS IN WASHROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET FOR 3PART SINK IN THE KITCHEN.
MUST PROVIDE A THEMOMETER FOR PREP REACH IN COOLER.
SEP 142011PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
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.
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 DOOR HANDLES FOR PREP REACH IN COOLER IN KITCHEN AND SMALL COOLER AT BAR AREA.
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE CABINETS IN KITCHEN.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN HOOD AND FILTER ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPES UNDER 3PART SINK IN KITCHEN.
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