SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

SHIBAM CITY RESTAURANT, INC..

YOUR CALL. 57/100

4807 N ELSTON AVE · JEFFERSON PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected October 23, 2017 · passed

6 of 9 inspections passed, 1 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 3 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
9
6 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
39
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Sep 2013

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 23
2017
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT BULB INSIDE 2 DOOR SLIDING/REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR AREA BY EXIT DOOR.

OCT 16
2017
FAILED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSPest Activity
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1668212 ISSUED ON 03-15-2017. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 #33 - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLE, PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES, INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. #34 - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP/COOKING AREA, BEHIND BAR AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. #35 - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA.-------NOTED WALL BEHIND STEAM TABLE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX SMOOTHLY AND EASILY CLEANABLE.---------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP.-------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DUST AND DEAD INSECTS. #38 - INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR ALL (3) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. #40 - INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS. #41 - INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA INCLUDING BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. #45 - FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE ALL (4) WASHROOMS.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE INOPERABLE (1) LIGHT BULB ABOVE REAR PREP/COOKING AREA AND REPLACE MISSING LIGHT BULB INSIDE 2 DOOR SLIDING/REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR AREA BY EXIT DOOR.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET NECK AND HANDLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

MAR 15
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND FACILITIES (2 DOOR PREP COOLER) WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 44.5F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, COOLERS WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. ALSO 2 DOORS OF SAME COOLER IN POOR REPAIR WOULD NOT CLOSED PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. 2 DOOR PREP COOLER TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION'. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. NOTED THE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING FOOD PRODUCTS: HUMMUS AT 49.9F, CHICKEN AT 65.3F, DICED TOMATOES AT 45.8F/53.4F, TAHINI SAUCE AT 73.4F, LAMB AT 46.2F. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $100.00 TOTAL WEIGHT 20 LBS.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLE, PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES, INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP/COOKING AREA, BEHIND BAR AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA.-------NOTED WALL BEHIND STEAM TABLE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX SMOOTHLY AND EASILY CLEANABLE.---------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP.-------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DUST AND DEAD INSECTS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR ALL (3) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA INCLUDING BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.

SEP 26
2016
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS COMPRESSORS ALSO OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP ON SHELVES BEHIND BACK COUNTER ON 1ST FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

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

OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT BASEMENT WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY/CLEAN THROUGHOUT.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

CEILING LIGHT BULBS END CAPS LOOSE ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST ATTACH LIGHT COVERS/END CAPS TO PREP AREA LIGHT BULBS.

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

3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT PIPE LEAKING ALSO BASEMENT EXPOSED HAND WASH BOWL PIPE LEAKING (BEHIND COUNTER). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.

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

FLOOR CLUTTERED UNDER BASEMENT STAIRCASE, AT SOUTH WALL. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

AUG 7
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED.COMPLETELY CLOGGED.WATER,FOOD PARTICLES AND GREASE ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF POTS , PANS AND OTHER MULTI USE UTENSILS INSIDE THE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DIRTY WATER(GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES)INSIDE THE COMPARTMENTS.MANGER CALLED PLUMBER,WHICH THEY WERE ABLE TO FIX THE CAUSE.MANAGER WASHED,RINSED AND SANITIZED SAID SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030

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

ONE BURNER UNIT NOT STORED UNDER THE HOOD/VENTILATION IN PREP ARE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION AT SAID UNIT,OR REMOVE UNIT FROM PREMISES.

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

FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELF OF THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

NO LIGHT SHIELD PROVIDED AT LIGHT BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ABOVE EQUIPMENT.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHIELD AND END CAPS

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NOV 13
2014
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED DEEP GROOVES/DARK PITS ON SURFACE OF PREP AREA CUTTING BOARDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE DAMAGED CUTTING BOARD.

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

OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON SHELVES IN PREP AREA, ON EXTERIOR OF PREP AREA COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

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

OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT BULBS (X2) NOT COVERED/SHIELDED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERS FOR CEILING LIGHT BULBS.

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

EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL, BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, PIPE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

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

BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED (UNUSED EQUIPMENT, BOXES, ETC.) INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL ITEMS.

MAY 22
2014
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD SPRINKLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD SPRINKLERS.

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

OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT KITCHEN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NO STOPPPERS AT PREP AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ALSO LEFT SIDE FAUCET HOT WATER HANDLE MISSING AT SAME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE STOPPERS (X3) FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND PROVIDE HANDLE FOR HOT WATER.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO METAL STEM THEROMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

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

FLOOR CLUTTERD IN OFFICE (UNUSED ITEMS) UNDER STAIRCASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS OR ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT OFFICE.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

NOV 4
2013
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED UNUSED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT AND BEHIND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR INSTALL ACCESSIBLE EXPOSED HAND SINK.

SEP 10
2013
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED UNUSED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT AND BEHIND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR INSTALL ACCESSIBLE EXPOSED HAND SINK.

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