Arabesk Cafe
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2014
78
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Arabesk Cafe stretching back to 2010. On Mar 19, 2014, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The most recent inspection at Arabesk Cafe is from Mar 19, 2014, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded seven times.
Arabesk Cafe's latest score of 78 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Mar 19, 2014
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Cooking equipment, exhaust hood and filters, coolers and storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sAnitize daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor in storage room, behind equipment and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light bulbs in prep area not shielded. Instructed to install shatter proof bulbs or install shields or light covers.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Unnecessary articles stored in storage closet. Instructed to remove all unsued articles and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
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Mar 12, 2014
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent activity found on premises. Observed rodent droppings(rat) in storage room next to storage cart-approximately 20 plus and in storagr room next to bait box-approximately 5 droppings. Instructed to have licened pest control service premises, remove and detail clean area. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: No Certified Food Manager on premises or City of Chicago certificate posted or available while potentially hazardous foods are being served and prepared. Instructed that City of Chicago certified food manager certificate must be posted conspicuously. Serious citation issued 7-38-012.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While draining water in middle of three compartment sink, water-cloudy with grease and food debris coming up left side. Instructed to detail clean and drainline to prevent inadequate disposal of drain water. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Cooking equipment, exhaust hood and filters, coolers and storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sAnitize daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor in storage room, behind equipment and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light bulbs in prep area not shielded. Instructed to install shatter proof bulbs or install shields or light covers.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Unnecessary articles stored in storage closet. Instructed to remove all unsued articles and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
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Jul 19, 2013
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE RUST ON SHELVES INSIDE 4 DOORS REACH IN COOLER AND GASKETS ARE BROKEN FOR SAME COOLER; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SHELVES AND GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING CEILING PANELS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN THE PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING PANELS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NO LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP TABLES; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 12, 2013
Routine
9 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY NOTED ON FLOOR AND STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. FOUND OVER 30 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND 10 RAT DROPPINGS ON STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. ALSO TO SEAL OPENING AT BOTTOM OF WALL SAME ROOM. ALSO NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CONTRACT PEST CONTROL SEVICES AND PROVIDE LOG BOOK UPON RE-INSPECTION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CITY CERTIFICATE POSTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. MANAGER STATED, HE IS ON VACATION. INSTRUCTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND CITY CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-012.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: NO PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED THE INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY MUST BE POSTED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-42-010(B).
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1188417, DATED 12-5-12. VIOLATIONS #30,: MUST PROVIDE LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT ON FOOD CONTAINERS THAT IS NOT THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS INSIDE THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER. #33,: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: ALL THE CHOPPING BOARD; EXPOSED HAND SINK; MOP SINK; PREP TABLE; ALL SHELVINGS IN THE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. #34, MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT(GRILL,DEEP FRYER AND STOVE). AND UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS IN THE STORAGE ROOM. #35,MUST CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE DEEP FRYER,AND GRILL (WITH GREASE BUILD UP)AND THE WALLS CLOSE TO THE 3 DOOR COOLER. MUST SEAL THE HOLES ON THE WALLS CLOSE TO THE KNIFE RACK. CLEAN THE VENT COVER INSIDE THE MENS WASHROOM (WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD UP)AND CLEAN THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE PREP TABLE. #36, MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS (x2) ON THE HOOD. #38, NO BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE. HEAVY LEAK ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR OF THE MOP SINK FAUCET AND THE PIPE UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE RUST ON SHELVES INSIDE 4 DOORS REACH IN COOLER AND GASKETS ARE BROKEN FOR SAME COOLER; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SHELVES AND GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FOLLOWIN EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SANITIZE; COOKING EQUIPEMT, COOLERS, FREEZERS AND MICROWAVE OVEN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING CEILING PANELS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN THE PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING PANELS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NO LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP TABLES; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT KITCHEN, STORAGE ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Dec 5, 2012
Routine
8 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-012.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT ON FOOD CONTAINERS THAT IS NOT THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS INSIDE THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: ALL THE CHOPPING BOARD; EXPOSED HAND SINK; MOP SINK; PREP TABLE; ALL SHELVINGS IN THE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT(GRILL,DEEP FRYER AND STOVE). AND UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS IN THE STORAGE ROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE DEEP FRYER,AND GRILL (WITH GREASE BUILD UP)AND THE WALLS CLOSE TO THE 3 DOOR COOLER. MUST SEAL THE HOLES ON THE WALLS CLOSE TO THE KNIFE RACK. CLEAN THE VENT COVER INSIDE THE MENS WASHROOM (WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD UP)AND CLEAN THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE PREP TABLE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS (x2) ON THE HOOD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE. HEAVY LEAK ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR OF THE MOP SINK FAUCET AND THE PIPE UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: FOUND ASHTRAY WITH CIGARETTE BUTTS ON THE CHAIR IN FRONT OF THE GAME MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL ASHTRAYS MUST BE REMOVED FROM ANY AREA WHERE SMOKING IS PROHIBITED. CITATION ISSUED 7-32-020C CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE. MANAGER TOOK THE ASHTRAY AND DISCARDED IT ON THE TRASH CAN.
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Jan 6, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 29, 2010
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. VIOLATION STILL PRESENT FROM 12-20-10,12-22-10 AND TODAY DATE
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: 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. VIOLATION STILL REMAINS.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. OWNER ONLY HAS A COPY OF ONE OF HIS EMPLOYEE FOOD SANITATION. INST NEEDS TO HAVE ORGINAL ON SITE WITH PERSON ID.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. VIOLATION STILL PRESENT
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. VIOLATION STILL PRESENT.
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Dec 22, 2010
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #391322
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: 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.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #391322
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #391322
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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.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #391322
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #391322
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #391322.
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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.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #391322.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.//MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALL UNDER 3COMP SINK & REAR STORAGE AREA OR REPAINT .
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.// 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.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #391322.
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Dec 20, 2010
License
11 minor violations.
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles.//OBSERVED BLACK MOLD IN TOP AREA OF ICE MACHINE WERE ICE IS MADE
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: 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 DOORS NOT RODENT & INSECT PROOF,REAR DOOR MEASURED AT 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM SIDE/FRONT OUTER DOOR MEASURED AT 1/4" AT BOTTOM/INCOMPLETE EXTERMINATOR LOG BOOK.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.//NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE OR POSTED
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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.//MUST INVERT ALL POTS & PANS IN STORAGE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.//MUST REMOVE ALL ALUMINUM FOIL & PAPPER LINING FROM DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN KITCHEN AREA/,MUST REPAINT RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER 3COMP SINK./NEED STOPPERS FOR 3COMP.SINK UNABLE TO STOP WATER FROM DRAINING OUT OF SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.SOME SHELVES IN COOLERS ,DRY STORAGE, INTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING
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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.//MUST REPAIR GAP BETWEEN WALLS & FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES RESTROOM DINNING ROOM KITCHEN AREA EXT./MUST SEAL HOLE UNDER MOP SINK IN REAR AREA
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.//NEED TO REMOVE STAIN CEILING TILE IN WOMEN RESTROOM
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.MUST REPLACE LIGHTS OUT IN AREA FRONT OF RESTROOMS CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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 REMOVE THREADS FROM FAUCET ON MOP SINK IN REAR AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.//NEED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES OFF PREMISES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Arabesk Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Arabesk Cafe on file is from Mar 19, 2014. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Arabesk Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Arabesk Cafe.
Has Arabesk Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Arabesk Cafe have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Arabesk Cafe 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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