APR 9
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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TBS AFRICAN RESTAURANT.
YOUR CALL. 55/100
2541 W LAWRENCE AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 9, 2013 · passed
3 of 6 inspections passed, 2 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
6
3 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
23
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since Dec 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZER, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES,(REMOVE CARDBOARD COVERINGS FROM EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALLS AT 2ND FLOOR DINING AREA.
APR 22013FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 2
2013
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
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM, OVER 60 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED ON THE FLOOR AND ALONG THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AREA AND SEAL ANY OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ADVICED TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZER, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES,(REMOVE CARDBOARD COVERINGS FROM EQUIPMENT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DEBRIS NOTED ON FLOORS, MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND, EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AT THE PREP AREA, CLOSETS/STORAGE ROOMS AND THRU-OUT 2ND FLOOR.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PAINT WALLS AT 2ND FLOOR DINING AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE 3PART SINK AT THE PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE WASHROOMS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AT THE 2ND FLOOR OR TO CLEAN AND COVER TO PREVENT CLUTTER AND PEST HARBORAGE.
SEP 52012PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 5
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER NOT MEETING PROPER TEMPERATURE SUCH, JOLLOF RICE AT 70F, MEAT PIE AT 68.9F, EGGS AT 68.6F, BEEF AT 68.2F, BEEF TRIPE AT 46.5F, COOKED CHICKEN AT 61.7F, GOAT AT 31.9F, SOUP WITH MEAT AND MELON SEED. INSTRUCTTED MANAGER THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID WORTH $500.00 TOTAL 80 LBS. 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 36.4F. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-005(A).
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH JOLLOF RICE, CAT FISH, MEAT WITH FRIED FISH, MARINATED OKRA SOUP, BLACK EYE PEAS ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. VICTORIA ONAMUSI ARRIVED ON SITE AT 2:30PM WHILE WE WERE STILL DOING THE INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 10/9/12.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 10/9/2012.
JUL 92012PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 9
2012
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: ALL WIRE RACK SHELVINGS IN THE PREP AREA, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL CART IN THE PREP AREA, ALL DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS, WASHBOWL SINK IN MEN'S WASHROOM,ALL PREP TABLE AND INSIDE ALL REACH IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE, ALL CORNER IN THE PREP AREA, STORAGE ROOM, REAR AREA CLOSE TO THE STAIR GOING TO THE 2ND FLOOR, FLOOR BY THE DISHWASHING AREA, BOTH STORAGE ROOM IN THE 2ND FLOOR. ELEVATE ALL ARTICLES IN BOTH STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS OUTSIDE BOTH WASHROOM 2ND FLOOR,NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. CEILING VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOM 2ND FLOOR,WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTER IN THE REAR AREA BY THE STAIR GOING TO THE 2ND FLOOR. EMPTY CONTAINERS, ALUMINUM DISHES,ETC. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGANIZE,ELEVATE ALL ITEMS FROM THE FLOOR AND PROVIDE SHELVINGS TO STORE ALL EMPTY CONTAINERS AND ALUMINUM DISHES.
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DEC 212011FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 21
2011
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND ALONG WALLS INSIDE CLOSET, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE AREA AND SEAL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ADVICED TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, MICROWAVE OVENS AND STORAGE CARTS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST RESEAL FLOORS IN KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREA AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES, INCLUDING 2ND FLOOR DINING AREA AND STORAGE AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPAINT WALLS THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREA, SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES SAME AREAS, AND REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT 2ND FLOOR DINING AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPES UNDER 3PART SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT CLOSET, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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