JUN 20
2016
PASS · 0 violations
SHAWARMA GARDEN.
Chicago Health Dept
1951 W DIVISION ST · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2016.
8 inspections on record since 2013 · Last inspected Jun 2016.
Last inspected Jun 2016. Records may not reflect current conditions.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
VIOLATIONS
23
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JUN 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
JUN 9
2016
FAIL 4 violations 2 CRITICAL
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
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
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.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
DEC 15
2015
PASS 7 violations
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
PASS · 0 violations
JAN 6
2015
FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
PASS 1 violation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR UNDER FRONT COUNTER.
NOV 14
2013
PASS 1 violation
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
FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
Inadequate refrigeration on premises. Instructed to provide more refrigeration to accommodate extensive menu.
* 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.
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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