SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

YEMEN RESTAURANT.

EAT. 84/100

4750 N KENNETH AVE · JEFFERSON PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected December 6, 2011 · passed

3 of 4 inspections passed, with 1 critical violation on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
4
3 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
17
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since Sep 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 6
2011
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

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

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

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

Exhaust fan in kitchen prep area needs detailed cleaning.

APR 20
2011
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical 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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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).

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

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

Light shields in kitchen prep area need detailed cleaning.

MINORSanitation
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).

OCT 5
2010
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 28
2010
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest 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-INSIDE OF THE DRAWER OF THE CABINET IN FRONT OF THE COOKING STOVE WITH FOOD CRUMBS/FOOD STAINED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #34-FLOOR BY THE REAR AREA CLOSE TO THE WASHROOM NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. #35-SEAL THE HOLES ON THE WALLS INSIDE THE WASHROOM.#41-CLUTTER IN THE CABINET /SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND DISCARD UNNECESSARY ITEMS/ARTICLE NOT BEING USED TO PREVENT INSECTS/RODENT HARBORAGE. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.

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

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

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORFacility 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

MINOREmployee 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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