AUG 13
2015
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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SUPER FALAFEL CAFE.
BEAT. 40/100
5324 N KEDZIE AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 13, 2015 · passed
Failed 4 of 9 inspections. 6 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
4 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
36
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Mar 2012
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CUTTING BOARD STAINED AND PITTED, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, OR REPLACE,
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FILTERS ON EXHAUST HOOD AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FREQUENTLY.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE ROOM NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FRONT SERVICE BAR, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR HAND WASHING,
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
AUG 62015FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 6
2015
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY FOUND ON PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 MICE DROPPING IN REAR STORAGE ALONG WALL AREAS, DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX., 1/4 GAP INSTRUCTED AT BOTTOM OF ALL DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SEAL, TO DETAIL CLEAN AREA, REMOVE ALL ACTIVITY AND CLOSE ALL OUTER OPENING, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CUTTING BOARD STAINED AND PITTED, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, OR REPLACE,
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FILTERS ON EXHAUST HOOD AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FREQUENTLY.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE ROOM NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FRONT SERVICE BAR, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR HAND WASHING,
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
OCT 142014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 14
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
STORAGE SHELVES AND RACKS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO APPLY NON-TOXIC SEALANT TO SURFACE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
BASEBAORD ALONG WALL IN REAR ENCLOSED GARAGE NOT SEALED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAP ALONG FLOOR AND WALLBASE.
OCT 72014FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 7
2014
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY FOUND ON PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 PLUS MICE DROPPING IN REAR STORAGE ROOM ALONG EAST WALL AND NORTH EAST CORNER NEAR STORAGE RACK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AREA, REMOVE ALL ACTIVITY AND HAVE LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE PREMISES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
STORAGE SHELVES AND RACKS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO APPLY NON-TOXIC SEALANT TO SURFACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FILTERS ON EXHAUST HOOD AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FREQUENTLY.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE ROOM NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
BASEBOARD ALONG WALL IN REAR ENCLOSED GARAGE NOT SEALED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAP ALONG FLOOR AND WALLBASE.
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MAR 52014FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 5
2014
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
Evidence of rodent activity found on premises. observed mice droppings in electrical room in left corner and in garage storage area behind walk-in cooler and along west wall-approximately 50 plus rodent droppings. Instructed to remove all activity and have licensed pest control company service premises and provide service invoice, Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Multi use utensils not properly stored. instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Filters above exhaust hood and cutting board not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor along wallbase, behind equipment and storage room not cleaned. Insstructed to detail clean daily
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Sprayer not maintained at 3 compartment sink. Instructed to install holder to keep sprayer elevated above waterline. Drainline under 3 compartment sink leaking. Instructed to repair to prevent leak.
JUL 92013PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 9
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
NO SOAP OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE FOR THE PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED, MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS FOR EXPOSED SINK AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
NO PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED; INSTRUCTED THE INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-42-010(B).
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
PREP FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS/BINS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED; INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED/INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SLICER, GREASE TRAP, STORAGE SHELVES AND CABINETS AT BAR AREA, AND TO REMOVE FOIL COVERING FROM EQUIPMENT AT PREP AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS; MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AT PREP AREA, BAR AND REAR STORAGE ROOM/GARAGE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AT PREP AREA/KITCHEN AND WASHROOMS; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE PANELS. MISSING FILTERS UNDER THE HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FILTERS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTER NOTED AT REAR STORAGE ROOM/GARAGE; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
NO HAIR RESTRAINT; INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ICE SCOOPS AND TOWELS IMPROPERLY STORED; INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED ICE SCOOPS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION, AND CLEANING TOWELS IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER.
MAR 202012FAILED2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 20
2012
FAILED
2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK AT DISH WASHING AREA CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →