SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

SHAWARMA GARDEN.

YOUR CALL. 58/100

1951 W DIVISION ST · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected June 20, 2016 · passed

5 of 8 inspections passed, 3 failed. 4 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
8
5 passed · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
23
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Nov 2013

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 20
2016
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 9
2016
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest 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 VIOLATION:7-38-020

MINORSanitation
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

CRITICALPest 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.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

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

DEC 15
2015
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

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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.

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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.

MINORSanitation
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.

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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.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

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

JAN 13
2015
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 6
2015
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest 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

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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.

MINORSanitation
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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

MINORPlumbing & 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.

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JUN 10
2014
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR UNDER FRONT COUNTER.

NOV 14
2013
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

NOV 12
2013
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

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

SERIOUSDocumentation & 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.

MINORSanitation
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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