Amani — Gorets Restaurant

2949 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

African

Last inspected: Jun 28, 2016

Score

Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Amani — Gorets Restaurant stretching back to 2014. On Jun 28, 2016, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Amani — Gorets Restaurant's record stops at Jun 28, 2016, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 28, 2016

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL ALL PREPARED FOODS ON PREMISES. FOUND SMALL CONTAINERS OF POTATO SALADS AND BEET SALAD CONTAINERS NOT DATED OR LABELED AT THE FRONT REACH-IN COOLER.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE FRONT SERVICE AREA SINK. ALSO REPAIR LEAK AT PIPE ACROSS FROM ABOVE STATED HAND SINK. MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: MUST BETTER ORGANIZE AND DECLUTTER THE REAR BACK ROOM STORAGE AREA SO AS TO HAVE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OF THE FLOOR.

Oct 21, 2015

Routine

6 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: USING CARRYOUT BAGS FOR FROZEN FOOD STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT AND INVEST IN FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR STORAGE, FOIL LINED ON STOVE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE,

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE AND 2 DOOR COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN REAR KITCHEN AREA, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN DAILY,

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: LIGHT BULB OUT IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: SMELLY SEWER GAS ODORS IN BATHROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

Food handler requirements met

Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,

Oct 28, 2014

License

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Amani — Gorets Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Amani — Gorets Restaurant on file is from Jun 28, 2016. The public record contains three inspections in total.

Has Amani — Gorets Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Amani — Gorets Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Amani — Gorets Restaurant 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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