Benjyehuda
Last inspected: Mar 8, 2018
86
Score
Across the available record, Benjyehuda has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2011. Benjyehuda was last inspected on Mar 8, 2018. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Benjyehuda's record stops at Mar 8, 2018, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up four times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Mar 8, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CAULKING AROUND HAND SINK IN STAFF TOILET 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 DUST ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS IN PREP AREA.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Mar 3, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY WIRED SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL/REPLACE,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR DINING AREA NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, INSTRUCTED PROPERLY SEAL AND MAINTAIN FLOOR SURFACES,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CHIPPING PAINT FRONT PREP AREA ON COLUMN ATTACHED TO WALL, BY COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT,
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Jun 24, 2016
Routine
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: VENTILATION FAN NOT CLEAN,(DUSTY) ABOVE MOP SINK AND IN WASHROOM.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM NOT WORKING.MUST REPAIR.
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Apr 23, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MOP SINK. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF FRYERS.
33
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
38
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Dec 8, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ORGANIZE CLUTTER/EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS IN THE WASHROOM.
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Dec 3, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED LARGE PREP COOLER AT 58 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR OR ADJUST COOLER TO MAINTAIN 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
2
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 10LBS OF BABA GHANOUSH, SLICED TOMATOES AND HUMMUS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 47.6-52.5 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
3
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ORGANIZE CLUTTER/EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS IN THE WASHROOM.
41
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Aug 15, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 15LBS OF HUMMUS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 50-57 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW OR 140 DEGREES F. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
3
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Sep 30, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: WALK IN COOLER AT 46 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR COOLER SO THAT IT MAINTAINS 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION.
2
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS.
33
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD COVER FOR LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER WHERE MISSING.
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Sep 26, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST DATE AND LABEL ALL FOODS WHICH ARE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS THAT HAVE BEEN PREPARED, COOKED, REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER ETC., IN ALL COOLERS.
30
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST EVEN OUT FLOOR AT ENTRANCE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUSR REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FRONT PREP COOKING LINE. MUST REPLACE MISSING VENT COVER OVER UTILITY SINK AREA.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS AT ALL COOLERS, REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 25, 2011
License
No violations found.
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Feb 16, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Install a splash guard between the front exposed hand sind and the prep table
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Clean the dirty grout on the rear tile floor and reseal the gaps in the baseboard tiles left of the walk-in cooler
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Benjyehuda last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Benjyehuda on file is from Mar 8, 2018. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Benjyehuda?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Benjyehuda.
Has Benjyehuda's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Benjyehuda have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Benjyehuda 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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