Farafina's

8725 S Commercial Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
African
Last inspected: Jul 1, 2013
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Score
Low Risk

Farafina's has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. Farafina's was last inspected on Jul 1, 2013. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Farafina's's record stops at Jul 1, 2013, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about nine violations before that.

“Premises maintained free of litter” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 1, 2013
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN BASEMENT AND REAR STORAGE ROOM OF DEBRIS
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST STILL INSTALL MOP SINK ON PREMISES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: BASEMENT AREAS TOO CLUTTERED MUST ORGANIZE,TOO CLUTTERED.REMOVE ANYTHING NOT USING.
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Jun 25, 2013
License
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND FRONT COUNTER ADJUCENT TO COFFEE AREA IN DINING ROOM.MUST INSTALL (COLD/HOT WATER).
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.MUST CONTACT LICENSE PEST CONTROL.MUST PROVIDE LOG BOOK AT NEXT INSPECTION.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: ALL COMPARTMENT AT 3- COMP SINK AT FRONT COUNTER SLOW DRAINING.MUST REPAIR.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: NO WATER AT HAND SINK IN MENS WASHROOM.MUST REPAIR.
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Toilet rooms enclosed clean, provided with hand cleanser, sanitary hand drying devices and proper waste receptacles
Inspector notes: NO DOORS ON WASHROOMS.MUST INSTALL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN BASEMENT AND REAR STORAGE ROOM OF DEBRIS.
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO MOP SINK ON PREMISES.ALSO NO GREASE TRAP AT 3-COMP SINK AT FRONT COUNTER.MUST INSTALL.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLER.MUST PROVIDE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: BASEMENT AREAS TOO CLUTTERED MUST ORGANIZE,TOO CLUTTERED.REMOVE ANYTHING NOT USING.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Farafina's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Farafina's on file is from Jul 1, 2013. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Farafina's?

Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Farafina's.

Has Farafina's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Farafina's have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Farafina's means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.