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Benjyehuda

2485 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614
Other
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2017
86
Score
Low Risk

Benjyehuda has been inspected six times since 2014. The most recent visit was on Feb 24, 2017. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Benjyehuda dates to Feb 24, 2017.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Benjyehuda is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 24, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN THE REAR PREP AREA, WATER PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR NOT CLEAN, UNKNOWN DEBRIS INSIDE. ALSO, BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AND IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SHIELDS, INSTALL WORKING LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 1, 2016
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE PAINT CANS OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
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90
Jan 27, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL SMALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM INTERIOR CABINET OF FRYERS AND WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.
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78
Aug 11, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 4, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1490586 DATED7/14/14. #35- MUST SEAL ALL THE GAP/OPENING AROUND THE PIPES BY THE MOP SINK, BEHIND AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND MAINTAIN. MUST SEAL ALL THE GAP BETWEEN THE CEILING AND WALLS IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
29
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK ON THE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OF THE MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL WASH CLOTHS USED FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
43
86
Jul 14, 2014
License
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: EXIT AND FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOORS. MANAGER/OWNER ASKED HIS EMPLOYEES TO GO TO HOME DEPOT AND BUY THE DOOR SWEEP DURING INSPECTION. DOORS ARE NOW RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
18
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RE CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE EXPOSED SINK BY THE PREP,(CAULK WAS WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE).
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL ALL THE GAP/OPENING AROUND THE PIPES BY THE MOP SINK, BEHIND AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND MAINTAIN. MUST SEAL ALL THE GAP BETWEEN THE CEILING AND WALLS IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE LIGHT SHIELD BY THE HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Benjyehuda last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Benjyehuda on file is from Feb 24, 2017. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Benjyehuda?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two 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 three 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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