Bolat African Cuisine
Last inspected: Aug 19, 2016
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Score
Public records show five inspections at Bolat African Cuisine stretching back to 2013. Bolat African Cuisine was last inspected on Aug 19, 2016. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Note that Bolat African Cuisine's inspection history hasn't been updated since Aug 19, 2016; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Aug 19, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND POTS/FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: ALL SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND INTERIOR OF COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL MENTIONED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT FOLLOWING AREAS: BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AT MAIN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT STORAGE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BAR. MUST PROVIDE. FOUND LOOSE FAUCET AT WOMEN'S RESTROOM. MUST REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER AT BASEMENT STORAGE. OLD EQUIPMENT,ETC. MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AT ORGANIZE BASEMENT.
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Jul 23, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT ABOVE THE 2 DOOR COOLER IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE KITCHEN TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Aug 29, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST THE DEEP FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE HEAVY FROST BUILDUP.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOODVENTS SERVICED TO REMOVE GREASE ACCUMULATION.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE DRY FOOD STORAGE RACK IN THE BASEMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND A SLOW LEAK AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 4, 2013
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE OF CONTAINER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR RUBBER GASKET AT TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR. UNIT AT PROPER TEMPERATURE AT THIS TIME. CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN AND FREEZER IN BASEMENT. CLEAN INTERIORS AND EXTERIOR OF PLASTIC CONTAINERS ON KITCHEN SHELF STORING DRY PRODUCT. CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE. CLEAN BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. PAINT AREAS WHERE PAINT WORN OR PEELING IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DRAIN STOPPERS NEEDED AT THREE COMP SINK FOR PROPER SET UP FOR WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZING OF DISHES AND UTENSILS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND STORE ITEMS AWAY FROM WALL SO THAT PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN CAN SERVICE PROPERLY.
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Oct 4, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE OF CONTAINER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR RUBBER GASKET AT TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR. UNIT AT PROPER TEMPERATURE AT THIS TIME. CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN AND FREEZER IN BASEMENT. CLEAN INTERIORS AND EXTERIOR OF PLASTIC CONTAINERS ON KITCHEN SHELF STORING DRY PRODUCT. CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE. CLEAN BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. PAINT AREAS WHERE PAINT WORN OR PEELING IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DRAIN STOPPERS NEEDED AT THREE COMP SINK FOR PROPER SET UP FOR WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZING OF DISHES AND UTENSILS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND STORE ITEMS AWAY FROM WALL SO THAT PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN CAN SERVICE PROPERLY.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bolat African Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bolat African Cuisine on file is from Aug 19, 2016. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bolat African Cuisine?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Bolat African Cuisine.
Has Bolat African Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bolat African Cuisine have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bolat African Cuisine 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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