Barakah Foods Inc.

2739 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60659

African

Last inspected: Nov 14, 2017

Score

Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 14, 2017. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The most recent inspection at Barakah Foods Inc. is from Nov 14, 2017, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around four violations per visit versus roughly one violation earlier in the record.

Barakah Foods Inc.'s latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 14, 2017

Routine

4 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: NOTED RUSTY SHELVES AT THE FRONT AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE....NOTED LARGE POTS ON PREMISES USED FOR COOKING THAT CANNOT FIT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE POTS, PROVIDE A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH LARGER COMPARTMENTS OR INSTALL A DISH WASHER...INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS AND DIRT.

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

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INSIDE MICRO WAVE WITH DIRT AND FOOD SPILLS.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector notes: NOTED BATHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR THE DOOR.

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

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE HOOD OF THE STOVE WITH GREASE AND MAINTAIN.

Apr 14, 2017

License

1 minor violation.

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

Inspector notes: NOTED NO UTILITY SINK ON PREMISE ART THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A UTILITY SINK.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Barakah Foods Inc. last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Barakah Foods Inc. on file is from Nov 14, 2017. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Barakah Foods Inc.'s inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Barakah Foods Inc. have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Barakah Foods Inc. 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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