Shawarma Inn III
Troubled record — failed 6 of 15 inspections for sanitation, documentation & training
2023-02-09 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AN FILTERS. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
2023-02-02 Fail Canvass 2 ▾
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AN FILTERS. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2552216 DATED ON 02/24/22 NOT CORRECTED-#40 NO HAIR RESTRAINT WORN BY FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WHILE PREPARING FOOD. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WH...
2022-02-24 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
2-402.11 NO HAIR RESTRAINT WORN BY FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WHILE PREPARING FOOD. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
2022-02-15 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection 6 ▾
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND BASEMENT. CLEAN THE WALL NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11 REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES NEXT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2549444 ON 2/4/22 NOT CORRECTED: 60 -PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2472455 ON 1/8/21: 55 - OBSERVED COVING DETACHED FROM WALL IN KITCHEN (IN BETWEEN COOLER AN...
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
OBSERVED NO SIGNAGE POSTED AT THE FRONT DOOR AND INSIDE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT INFORMING CUSTOMERS THAT FACE MASKS MUST BE WORN INSIDE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT REGARDLESS OF VACCINATION STATUS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO POST SIGNAGE. CITATION ISSUED 2-112-...
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORD ON THE PREMISES DESCRIBING THE PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING PROOF OF VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. SEE VIOLATION #64 ABOVE FOR CITATION.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORDS ON THE PREMISES RELATING TO EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. SEE VIOLATION #64 ABOVE FOR CITATION.
2022-02-04 Fail Canvass 6 ▾
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND BASEMENT. CLEAN THE WALL NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES NEXT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2472455 ON 1/8/21: 55 - OBSERVED COVING DETACHED FROM WALL IN KITCHEN (IN BETWEEN COOLER AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME. 57 - OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FO...
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
OBSERVED NO SIGNAGE POSTED AT THE FRONT DOOR AND INSIDE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT INFORMING CUSTOMERS THAT FACE MASKS MUST BE WORN INSIDE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT REGARDLESS OF VACCINATION STATUS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO POST SIGNAGE.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORD ON THE PREMISES DESCRIBING THE PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING PROOF OF VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORDS ON THE PREMISES RELATING TO EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
2021-01-08 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 5 ▾
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED CLEAR LIQUID ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT NEXT TO WALLS. INSTRUCTED MUST KEEP FLOORS CLEAN AND DRY AT ALL TIMES.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED COVING DETACHED FROM WALL IN KITCHEN (IN BETWEEN COOLER AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
2020-12-30 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 6 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN, RICE, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPPED/COOKED. OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD...
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED CLEAR LIQUID ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT NEXT TO WALLS. INSTRUCTED MUST KEEP FLOORS CLEAN AND DRY AT ALL TIMES.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED COVING DETACHED FROM WALL IN KITCHEN (IN BETWEEN COOLER AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 2382782 DATED 7/9/20 MUST CORRECT THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS: #56 6-501.14 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTILATION...
2020-07-09 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 2 ▾
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-501.14 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
2020-07-06 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 6 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITAT...
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL SUPPLIES LISTED ON THE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-501.14 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #54 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2382218 ON 6/24/20 NOT CORRECTED: 54 - OBSERVED A BROKEN LID ON THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE BROKEN LID WITH A TIGHT FITTING ...
2020-06-24 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 13 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE AT 207F) IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PR...
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL SUPPLIES LISTED ON THE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINERS STORED INSIDE OF THE HAND WASHING SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN THE HAND WASHING SINKS ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES. P...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER TO TAKE HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED A BROKEN LID ON THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE BROKEN LID WITH A TIGHT FITTING LID. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED ON THE PREMISES IN VIEW OF THE PUBLIC. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B). NO CITATI...
2019-10-30 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR CLEANING UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NECESSARY ITEMS NEEDED AND A DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE COUNTER, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINER WITH PROPER SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE TWO BURNER STOVE TOP NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
2018-04-12 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 6 ▾
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
Observed poor hygienic practices: food handler took out trash and touched dirty dishes and returned to prep area and handled food contact utensils and surfaces without washing hands. Instructed to wash hands at all possible points of contamination. F...
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
Observed a food handler washing dishes in soap and water, then rinsing in water and returning dishes to shelf without sanitizing. Instructed facility to wash, rinse, and sanitize dishes properly and to maintain. Facility corrected at time of inspecti...
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
Observed the exposed hand sink to be inaccessible due to a large bucket with water and wash cloths placed inside the sink. Instructed facility to maintain hand sinks accessible at all times. Facility removed bucket at time of inspection. Critical vio...
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Instructed facility to obtain and maintain 3 working sink stoppers for the three compartment sink. Instructed facility to install an exposed hand sink in the basement near the slicer (unless slicer is removed) with hot and cold running water under c...
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Observed an unused (covered and disassembled) slicer in the basement prep area. Instructed facility to remove or relocate to an approved prep area and to maintain.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
Observed food handler working without hair restraint. Instructed facility that all food handlers must maintain hair restraints while handling food or while working in prep areas.
2018-01-11 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Observed dishes hanging to dry directly adjacent/next to the exposed handsink. Instructed facility to relocate dishes to prevent contamination.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Observed the floor under the fryer to have grease accumulation on it. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
2017-01-19 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOODS ITEMS IMPROPERLY LABEL. MUST LABEL AND DATE ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A FOOD GRADE BAGS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT ON SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS LOCATED ON BASE...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO CEILING IN BASEMENT ABOVE STORAGE SHELVING. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
2016-02-26 Pass License 1 ▾
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
NOTED BATHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR THE BATHROOM DOOR
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