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Abyssinia Restaurant & Food Market

5842 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60660
Grocery / Market
Last inspected: Sep 24, 2013
86
Score
Low Risk

Abyssinia Restaurant & Food Market has been inspected three times since 2011. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 24, 2013. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The file hasn't been updated since Sep 24, 2013, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Abyssinia Restaurant & Food Market on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspection History
Sep 24, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NOTED OVER 30 FLYING INSECTS AT THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA (BAR) ON WALLS, CEILING AND BAGS OF ONIONS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020.
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Toxic items properly stored, labeled and used
Inspector notes: NOTED STORAGE SHELVES AT THE REAR KITCHEN CABINET WITH ASSORTED BRANDS OF TOXIC ITEMS (BLEACH, MR. CLEAN,LYSOL ETC) STORED ABOVE FOOD PRODUCTS BAGS OF FLOUR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREA TO STORE ALL CHEMICALS AWAY FROM FOOD ITEMS.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES START REMOVING ITEMS FROM SHELVES. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED WATER LEAKING FROM PIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.ALSO CLEAN FANS INSIDE REACH IN COOLER AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
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Aug 21, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STOPPERS (X2) AT POT WASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON SHELVES AT PREP AREAS AND INSIDE PREP COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS/COOLER DOOR HINDGES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN PREP AREAS AND STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND ALONG CORNERS THROUGHOUT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE CEILING LIGHT COVER ABOVE REAR PREP AREA CUTTING TABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MENS WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL FAUCET LOOSE. MUST TIGHTEN/REPAIR SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
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Feb 25, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT CLEAN UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN STORAGE ROOM AT REAR,CLAEN AND REPAIR PAINT PEELING ON FLOOR IN HALL TO THE ALLEY.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMTER INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Abyssinia Restaurant & Food Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Abyssinia Restaurant & Food Market on file is from Sep 24, 2013. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Abyssinia Restaurant & Food Market?

Across the inspection record, “refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Abyssinia Restaurant & Food Market.

Has Abyssinia Restaurant & Food Market's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Abyssinia Restaurant & Food Market have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Abyssinia Restaurant & Food Market means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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