Dawali Jerusalem Kitchen

319 S Jefferson St, Chicago, IL 60661

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Sep 13, 2023

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Dawali Jerusalem Kitchen has five inspections on file, the first dated 2019. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 13, 2023. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. Note that Dawali Jerusalem Kitchen's inspection history hasn't been updated since Sep 13, 2023; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to two violations before.

Looking across the full record, “non-food/food contact surfaces clean” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Dawali Jerusalem Kitchen's latest score of 67 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 13, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE FOOD DISPLAY COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: BEEF (48.8F AND CHICKEN SHARWAMA (47.8F). MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 1 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $10.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPLASH IN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPLASH ON THE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN MAINTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

May 16, 2022

Complaint

1 minor violation.

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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Sep 9, 2021

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: NOTES CONTAINER OF CHICKPEAS WITHOUT LABELING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MANAGER CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE AT 1 of 1 HANDWASHING SINKS IN 1ST FLOOR PREP WHERE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS ARE PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.

Mar 12, 2020

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND-SINKS. MUST MAINTAIN.

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LABELS ON BULK CONTAINERS HOLDING FOOD ITEMS TAKEN OUT OF ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING STORED IN PREP AREA AND BASEMENT PREP AREA.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4 OR MORE GAP ON GARAGE DOOR IN REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO ADEQUATELY ENCLOSE TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.MUST MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF UNUSED KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, CARDBOARD BOXES AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS STACKED UP IN GARAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE , REMOVE ALL UNUSED ITEMS AND PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING RACKS FOR ELEVATION AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF GROUND TO PREVENT PEST HARBOR AGE. MUST MAINTAIN PREMISE.

Nov 12, 2019

License

1 minor violation.

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Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dawali Jerusalem Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dawali Jerusalem Kitchen on file is from Sep 13, 2023. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dawali Jerusalem Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “non-food/food contact surfaces clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dawali Jerusalem Kitchen.

Has Dawali Jerusalem Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Dawali Jerusalem Kitchen have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Dawali Jerusalem Kitchen 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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