Barbakan Restaurant
Last inspected: Oct 15, 2018
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Score
The health department has logged 12 inspections at Barbakan Restaurant, the earliest from 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 15, 2018. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. Barbakan Restaurant's record stops at Oct 15, 2018, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing nine times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 15, 2018
Complaint
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-201.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROGRAM ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP PROGRAM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-202.12 OBSERVED NO HANDSINK ACCESSIBLE TO THE 3-COMP SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK NEAR THE 3-COMPARTMNT SINK. CORE 7-38-030(c)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 OBSERVED WORN OUT GASKET ON DOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER DOOR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR WORN OUT GASKET AT WALK-IN COOLER DOOR CORE
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.11 OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT SERVICE SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE. CORE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES NEXT TO HOT LINE HOOD .INSTRUCTD MANAGEMENT TOREPAIR OR REPLACE CEILING TILES. CORE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTD MANAGEMENT TO GET ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION, CORE
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Sep 26, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN FOOD AND PRODUCE. MUST REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE WASHROOMS WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. FILTER,HOOD AND CONNECTING TUBES ON THE HOOD IN THE COOK LINE WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND GREASE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE DOES NOT HAVE A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Sep 18, 2017
Routine
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: FOUND OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. WITH FRESH GREASE DRIPPING AROUND THE RIM OF THE LID AND TOP OF THE LID WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 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 SITE WILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS GOULASH, PORK CHOP, CHICKEN.ETC. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012. PAUL BOROWIEC ARRIVED ON SITE AT 1:00PM DURING INSPECTION.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1932164 DATED 6/3/16. #38- NO EXPOSED AND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL COOKED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE COOLER MUST HAVE A LABEL(NAME OF THE PRODUCT) AND DATE.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN UTENSILS,POTS, PANS, FOOD CONTAINERS, TRAYS ETC. MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND DUST BUILD-UP.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN FOOD AND PRODUCE. MUST REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE WASHROOMS WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. FILTER,HOOD AND CONNECTING TUBES ON THE HOOD IN THE COOK LINE WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND GREASE AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE BLANKET,PILLOW AND PERSONAL ITEMS IN THE PREP AREA. STORE THEM AWAY FROM THE PREP AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOOD,HELPING IN THE PREP AREA MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE DOES NOT HAVE A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jun 3, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: STAINED CEILING TILE VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, AND WALL NOT CLEAN BY THREE COMPARTMENT, COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND HOLE IN WALL BY DISH WASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
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May 27, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED 08/04/2015, REPORT #1561822, VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 32 INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE FREEZERS. 34 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT/COOKING LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION IN PREP/COOKING AREA AND FLOORS INSIDE EMPLOYEE CHANGING ROOM AND STORAGE ROOMS IN REAR. 36 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THROUGHOUT PREP/COOKING AREA. MUST INSTALL ADDITIONAL LIGHTING OR REPLACE DIMMED LIGHT BULB AND SHIELDS. 38 INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.------MUST FIX LOW (COLD) WATER PRESSURE AT 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK BEHIND FRONT BAR. 40 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING HOT AND COLD HOLDING OF FOOD PRODUCTS. 41 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.-------USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. SERIOUS CITATION: 7-42-090
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: STAINED CEILING TILE VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, AND WALL NOT CLEAN BY THREE COMPARTMENT, COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND HOLE IN WALL BY DISH WASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES DRESSING AREA CLUTTER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE, TOILET SEAT IN WOMEN BATHROOM IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MENS BATHROOM OFFENSIVE URINE ODOR, INSTRUCTED TO BETTER CLEAN AND SANITIZE,
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
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Aug 4, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE FREEZERS.----------MUST CLEAN, REPAINT AND MAINTAIN METAL STORAGE RACKS WITH RUST BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT/COOKING LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION IN PREP/COOKING AREA AND FLOORS INSIDE EMPLOYEE CHANGING ROOM AND STORAGE ROOMS IN REAR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING AND CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE 3 WASHROOMS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THROUGHOUT PREP/COOKING AREA. MUST INSTALL ADDITIONAL LIGHTING OR REPLACE DIMMED LIGHT BULB AND SHIELDS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.------MUST FIX LOW (COLD) WATER PRESSURE AT 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK BEHIND FRONT BAR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING HOT AND COLD HOLDING OF FOOD PRODUCTS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.-------USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING .
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Nov 25, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler and in reach in freezers, must properly date food items in walk in cooler and in reach in freezers.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear kitchen area, and rear storage closet not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Jun 16, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Rear storage room shelving that had exposed raw wood, peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floor in rear storage room under shelving not clean, need cleaning detailed.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Missing/damaged ceiling tiles in rear storage areas, shall be replaced, provided.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Observed one employee not wearing proper attaire in kitchen area, employee was wearing sleeveless t shirt, mag was advised of proper attire for employee's in kitchen areas, ie T shirts, blouses with sleeves, etc...
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May 13, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, reach in cooler, must date and label food items in walk in cooler, reach in cooler.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), rear storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Women's bathroom door self closing mechanism in state of disrepair(broken), must provide new self closing mechanism to women's bathroom door.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, kitchen areas not clean, need cleaning, exhaust fan in men's bathroom in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Jan 30, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 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. BOXES OF SNGLE SERVICE ARTICLES IN THE BAR AREA MUST BE PROPERLY COVERED
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RUBBER GASKET OF 2 DOOR PREP COOLER; INSTRUCTED COOKING HOOD NEEDS SERVICE FOR CLEANING
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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. GREASE TRAP UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNCLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; EXTERIOR SIDE OF FREEZER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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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. FOOD BOXES IN THE WALK IN COOLER MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR
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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. WALLS BEHIND STEAM TABLE,BEHIND FREEZER UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. 2 LIGHT SHIELDS MUST BE PROVIDED IN PREP AREA
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Jun 28, 2010
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
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Jun 21, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: 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 VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #165114,05-05-09,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,FOUND #33 SHELVES/RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;GIVEN 5 DAYS 06-28-10 TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. FOODS IN WALKIN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED
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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. TOP SIDE AREA OF COOKING HOOD WITH DUST ACCUMULATION,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; WOODEN PREP TABLE MUST BE CLEAN ALL THE TIME
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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. THE FOLLOWING MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED:AIR VENT COVER ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,AIR FAN IN KITCHEN,SHELVES UNDER COFFEE MACHINE,VENTS IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Barbakan Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Barbakan Restaurant on file is from Oct 15, 2018. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Barbakan Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Barbakan Restaurant.
Has Barbakan Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Barbakan Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Barbakan Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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