Chicago
84
EAT

Yemen Restaurant

4750 N Kenneth Ave, Chicago, IL 60630 · Jefferson Park · Restaurant · High risk
EAT
84/100

Passed most recently but 1 prior failure on record

Inspections
4
3 passed
Last Inspected
2011-12-06
Pass Rate
75%
1 failure
Score
84/100
EAT
3 consecutive passes, most recently 2011-12-06
Failed 1 inspection (2010)
Pest Activity issues found across 1 inspection
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor 13×
Chemical Safety minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Employee Hygiene minor
2011-12-06 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

New storage shelving unit needs detailed cleaning(crevices), cooler shelving needs cleaning.

minor Sanitation

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

Floors under storage shelving/rack, and by stove not clean need detailed cleaning.

minor Sanitation

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

Wall by exhaust canopy not clean needs detailed cleaning, broken ceiling tile by A/C unit in dining area shall be replaced, door frame in kitchen prep area had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.

minor Sanitation

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

Exhaust fan in kitchen prep area needs detailed cleaning.

2011-04-20 Pass Canvass
7
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Found food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in cooler, and reach in freezer, must date and label food items in reach in coolers, and reach in freezer.

minor Sanitation

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

Front counter storage shelving had exposed raw wood, shall be repair, exposed raw wood, peeling paint of counter cabinet shall be repair/sealed.

minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, cooler shelving, cooler doors, prep table,storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).

minor Sanitation

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, rear kitchen area, and dining areas not clean need detailed cleaning.

minor Sanitation

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

Walls, ceiling in kitchen prep area, by 3 compartment sink not clean need detailed cleaning, walls, ceiling in kitchen, bathroom, that had peeling paint shall be repair.Damaged, stained ceiling tiles in dining areas shall be replaced.

minor Sanitation

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

Light shields in kitchen prep area need detailed cleaning.

minor Sanitation

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

Exhaust canopy not clean needs cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep are, and dining areas need cleaning(detailed).

2010-10-05 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2010-09-28 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 165950 DATED 11/18/09.#33-...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST RE CAULK THE SPLASHGUARD OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. CAULKING WORN OUT.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND SHELVINGS OF THE REACH COOLER AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE EXTERIOR AND TOP OF THE STOVE AND GRILL, AND FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND SHELVINGS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WALLS IN THE PREP AREA BY THE STOVE. DAMAGED WALLS BEHIND THE 3 COMPT SINK, AND INSIDE THE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE CEILING AND WALLS BY THE EXHAUST FAN ABOVE THE WASHROOM.

minor Facility Condition

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

NO LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS ON THE LIGHTING FIXTURES IN THE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS

minor Employee Hygiene

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

MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING AND COOKING FOODS.COOK WAS NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.

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