SHAWARMA INN III.
2011 N DAMEN AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Failed 6 of 15 inspections. 16 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
FEB 92023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AN FILTERS. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
FEB 22023FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AN FILTERS. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
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 WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
FEB 242022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
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.
FEB 152022FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND BASEMENT. CLEAN THE WALL NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYER.
6-501.11 REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES NEXT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR.
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 AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME. 57 - OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES 58 - OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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 2-112-340.
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.
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.
FEB 42022FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND BASEMENT. CLEAN THE WALL NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYER.
REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES NEXT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR.
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 FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES 58 - 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. CITATION ISSUED.
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.
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORD ON THE PREMISES DESCRIBING THE PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING PROOF OF VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORDS ON THE PREMISES RELATING TO EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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JAN 82021PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED CLEAR LIQUID ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT NEXT TO WALLS. INSTRUCTED MUST KEEP FLOORS CLEAN AND DRY AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED COVING DETACHED FROM WALL IN KITCHEN (IN BETWEEN COOLER AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES
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.
DEC 302020FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED, COOKED. AND/OR SERVED. MUST HAVE VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANTITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED CLEAR LIQUID ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT NEXT TO WALLS. INSTRUCTED MUST KEEP FLOORS CLEAN AND DRY AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED COVING DETACHED FROM WALL IN KITCHEN (IN BETWEEN COOLER AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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 HOOD AND FILTERS. #58 2-102.13 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.
JUL 92020PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
6-501.14 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
JUL 62020FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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. CITATION ISSUED.
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.
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
6-501.14 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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 LID. PRIORITY 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
JUN 242020FAILED13 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
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 PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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.
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.
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. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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.
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.
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.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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 CITATION ISSUED.
OCT 302019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR CLEANING UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NECESSARY ITEMS NEEDED AND A DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE COUNTER, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINER WITH PROPER SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
OBSERVED THE TWO BURNER STOVE TOP NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
APR 122018PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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. Food handler washed hands and sanitized surfaces. Critical violation 7-38-010(a).
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 inspection. Critical violation 7-38-030.
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 violation 7-38-030.
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 city pressure and soap and paper towels and to maintain.
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.
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.
JAN 112018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
Observed dishes hanging to dry directly adjacent/next to the exposed handsink. Instructed facility to relocate dishes to prevent contamination.
Observed the floor under the fryer to have grease accumulation on it. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
JAN 192017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOODS ITEMS IMPROPERLY LABEL. MUST LABEL AND DATE ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.
OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A FOOD GRADE BAGS.
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 BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO CEILING IN BASEMENT ABOVE STORAGE SHELVING. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 262016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOTED BATHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR THE BATHROOM DOOR
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