F & K Trading Inc. — Top Middle Eastern Restaurant
Last inspected: Oct 31, 2023
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Score
Across the available record, F & K Trading Inc. — Top Middle Eastern Restaurant has three inspections on file, the first dated 2022. F & K Trading Inc. — Top Middle Eastern Restaurant was last inspected on Oct 31, 2023. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for F & K Trading Inc. — Top Middle Eastern Restaurant dates to Oct 31, 2023.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about 16 violations before that.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, showing up eight times.
F & K Trading Inc. — Top Middle Eastern Restaurant's latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Oct 31, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR GUARD OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL WHO HAS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE OBTAINS ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND RECEIVES A CERTIFICATE.
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May 20, 2022
Reinspection
12 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVINGS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEP SEAMS AND STAIN ON TOP OF PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPINT OR REPLACE METAL RACKS WITH RUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE REACH IN COOLER BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINIAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS IN FRONT AND IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND IN COFFEE MACHINE BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND REORGANIZE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHTSHIELDS ABOVE KITCHEN AND CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE WASHROOMS.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINK (PREP/WASHROOMS)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (RICE, BEANS ETC)
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May 3, 2022
License
6 major violations. 15 minor violations.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING INTERNAL HOT AND COLD HOLDING OF FOOD PRODUCTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON AVAILABLE SITE WHEN TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SANITIZING TEST STRIPS (FOR CHLORINE) AVAILABLE FOR DETERMINING SANITIZING CONCENTRATION AT 3 COMPARTMENT SANITIZING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINK (PREP/WASHROOMS)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (RICE, BEANS ETC)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVINGS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEP SEAMS AND STAIN ON TOP OF PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPINT OR REPLACE METAL RACKS WITH RUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE REACH IN COOLER BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINIAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS IN FRONT AND IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND IN COFFEE MACHINE BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM ONE COMPARTMENT, WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM ONE COMPARTMENT INTO ANOTHER COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND REORGANIZE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHTSHIELDS ABOVE KITCHEN AND CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE WASHROOMS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was F & K Trading Inc. — Top Middle Eastern Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at F & K Trading Inc. — Top Middle Eastern Restaurant on file is from Oct 31, 2023. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at F & K Trading Inc. — Top Middle Eastern Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at F & K Trading Inc. — Top Middle Eastern Restaurant.
Has F & K Trading Inc. — Top Middle Eastern Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at F & K Trading Inc. — Top Middle Eastern Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 16 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at F & K Trading Inc. — Top Middle Eastern Restaurant 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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