Chicago
58
YOUR CALL

Shawarma Garden

1951 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622 · Wicker Park · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
58/100

Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record

Inspections
8
5 passed
Last Inspected
2016-06-20
Pass Rate
63%
3 failures
Score
58/100
YOUR CALL
Passed most recent inspection (2016-06-20)
Failed 3 inspections (2016, 2015, 2013)
Pest Activity issues found across 3 inspections
Food Temperature issues found across 1 inspection
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor 15×
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Pest Activity critical
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Documentation & Training serious
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Food Temperature critical
2016-06-20 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2016-06-09 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE GROUND GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED,OBSERVED USED GLOVES FOOD ETC. ALSO WASTE OIL CONTAINER WITH GREASE ON TOP THE LID,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GROUND AND WASTE OIL CONTAINER TO MINIMIZE INSECT AND RODENT ACTIVITIES. SERIOUS VIOLATIO...

minor Sanitation

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

SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK(RIGHT SIDE)BETWEEN THE SINK AND SHELF WERE CLEAN POTS ARE STORED. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT NO STOPPERS PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

critical Pest Activity

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

REMOVE DEAD ROACHES FROM FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT SOUTH WALL.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

2015-12-15 Pass Canvass
7
minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR OF CABINET WHERE POP MACHINE IS LOCATED ALL RAW WOOD MUST BE SEALED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: CHAR GRILL, FRYERS, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, POP MACHINE AND ALL NOZZLES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

WALLS IN FRONT PREP LINE AND REAR PREP LINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

HOOD VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN REAR AREA IN NEED OF REMOVAL. MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

2015-01-13 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2015-01-06 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND APPROXIMATELY 35 RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT IN VARIOUS AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY

minor Sanitation

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

TABLE TOP WITH CHIPPING PAINT AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND REPLACE TOP.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. FRYERS, GRILL AND PREP TABLES TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN SODA DISPENSOR TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

WALLS IN PREP AREA AND BY SODA DISPENSOR IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. FAUCET LEAKS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

2014-06-10 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR UNDER FRONT COUNTER.

2013-11-14 Pass License Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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

Coving along wallbase not sealed in rear storage room. Instructed to seal coving along wallbase.

2013-11-12 Fail License
CRITICAL 3
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

Inadequate refrigeration on premises. Instructed to provide more refrigeration to accommodate extensive menu.

serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

No certified food manager on premises or certificate posted. Instructe4d to provide city of chicago certificate.

minor Sanitation

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

Coving along wallbase not sealed in rear storage room. Instructed to seal coving along wallbase.

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