Hema's Kitchen

2439 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60659
Indian
Last inspected: Dec 2, 2021
100
Score
Low Risk

Public records show 21 inspections at Hema's Kitchen stretching back to 2010. The most recent report on file is from Dec 2, 2021. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Public records show no inspections at Hema's Kitchen since Dec 2, 2021, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately and about 13 violations before that.

“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded 12 times in the inspection record.

Hema's Kitchen's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 2, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 17, 2021
Reinspection
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2200301 DATED 7/30/2018: #57 " NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES OR PROOF OF IDENTIFICATION. MUST PROVIDE." #58 " NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATTION ISSUED.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2538207 DATED 11/15/2021: EVIDENCE OF PESTS. #59: OBSERVED 11 LIVE ROACHES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. ADDITIONALLY OBSERVED 10 RODENT DROPINGS IN DRY STORAGE ROOM AND 20 RODENT DROPPINGS IN OFFICE AND 13 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT PREP AND FOOD STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, HAVE PREMISES SERVICED BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORTIY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL CONTAINERS OF BULK INGEDIENTS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK INGREDIENTS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD CONTENTS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL CRACKS AND GAPS AROUND SIDES OF REAR EXIT DOORS TO ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 GLUEBOARDS COVERED IN APPROXIMATELY 15 DEAD ROACHES AND MULTIPLE DEAD ROACHES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF DEAD PESTS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT FACILITY COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY, LEAKING HOSE CONNECTED TO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 UNUSED OVENS FOR BAKING NAAN AND A NONFUNCTIONAL REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE, GRIME, DIRT, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF FRYER AND ON FLOOR OF COOK LINE, AND ON WALLS, FLOORS, STORAGE RACKS, AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED, DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA, DAMAGED CEILING PANELS IN PREP AREA, AND WATER DAMAGE WITH ACTIVE LEAK IN DINING ROOM. ADDITIONALLY OBSERVED SEVERAL CRACKED AND BROKEN BASE BOARDS AND CRACKS IN WALLS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPALCE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST ON ALL VENTS THROUHGOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE HOT LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDTION.
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Nov 15, 2021
Reinspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2200301 DATED 7/30/2018: #57 " NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES OR PROOF OF IDENTIFICATION. MUST PROVIDE." #58 " NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATTION ISSUED.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2537728 DATED 11/3/2021: #38 OBSERVED 2 LIVE ROACHES NEAR HAND SINK IN PREP AREA, 1 LIVE ROACH BEHIND 3 DOOR COOLER, AND 5 LIVE ROACHES UNDERNEATH AND ON WHEELS OF 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ROACHES, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN FACILTY FREE OF PESTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE, GRIME, DIRT, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF FRYER AND ON FLOOR OF COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Nov 3, 2021
Reinspection
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 LIVE ROACHES NEAR SOAP DISPENSER IN KITCHEN, 1 LIVE ROACH ON BOX STYLE FREEZER, AND 4 LIVE ROACHES ON WALL AND ELECTRIC OUTLET BEHIND 3 DOOR COOLER. ADDITIONALLY, OBSERVED 10 RODENT DROPPINGS IN CABINET UNDERNEATH DUMP SINK BEHIND DINING ROOM AND 3 RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEXT TO DUMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND ROACHES, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2200301 DATED 7/30/2018: #57 " NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES OR PROOF OF IDENTIFICATION. MUST PROVIDE." #58 " NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATTION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK COMING FROM FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND FLOOR DRAIN FLOODS FLOOR WITH WATER WHEN LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER IS RELEASED FROM SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE, GRIME, DIRT, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF FRYER AND ON FLOOR OF COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Oct 27, 2021
Complaint
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS AT THE STATED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: PREPARED CHICKEN ON COUNTER IN SERVER AREA AT 67.8F AND CURRY SAUCE IN PREP COOLER AT 47.8F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 30LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $75. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2200301 DATED 7/30/2018:#37 " ALL BULK FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED." #49 " EXTREMELY DIRTY INTERIOR OF THE UTILITY MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN." #56 " INSUFFICIENT LIGHTING IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE CLOSET. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING." #57 " NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES OR PROOF OF IDENTIFICATION. MUST PROVIDE." #58 " NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATTION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS CURRY AND CHICKEN WERE BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION FOR TAKING INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS LINER ON COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STYROFOAM CUPS USED TO FREEZE SOUP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AND USE ONLY FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR FREEZING.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER CONNECTED TO UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RULES, LAWS, AND REGULATIONS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK COMING FROM FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND FLOOR DRAIN FLOODS FLOOR WITH WATER WHEN LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER IS RELEASED FROM SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE, GRIME, DIRT, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF FRYER AND ON FLOOR OF COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Jul 30, 2018
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 15 minor violations.
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Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO CONTAINERS OF RAW CHICKEN BEING STORED ON THE TOP SHELVING INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER STORED ABOVE UNCOVERED COOKED POTATOES, FRESH CHOPPED GARLIC AND BULK CHEESE. MANAGEMENT REMOVED CHICKEN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENT ON PREMISES AND ALL THE NECESSARY EQUIPMENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED FOODS INSIDE COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP FOUND STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE.
43
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR VITAMIX BLENDER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT.----MUST NOT USE PAPER OR TINFOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING AT FRONT CASHIER, SERVER STATION, KITCHEN PREP SHELVING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF MICROWAVE OVEN FOUND DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXTREMELY DIRTY INTERIOR OF THE UTILITY MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BROKEN FLUSH HANDLE ON THE TOILET IN THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER INSIDE THE WOMANS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: HOLE IN WALL AT THE SERVER STATION SEALED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE TO SEAL WALL. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR.----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST REPLACE.----DIRTY, BLACKENED WALL AT THE UTILITY MOP SINK.----FLOORS UNDER THE COOKS LINE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MISSING WALL BASEBOARD COVING UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. PEELING COVING AT THE UTILITY MOP SINK. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE DIRTY UNUSED ATM MACHINE AND MUST REMOVE POTTED IN SOIL PLANTS FROM KITCHEN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSUFFICIENT LIGHTING IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE CLOSET. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES OR PROOF OF IDENTIFICATION. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Nov 13, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKETS AT THE FOLLOWING REFRIGERATION UNITS:- SERVICE COOLER PREP TABLE BY THE COOKING STOVE, 3 DOOR REFRIGERATION AND MILK/DAIRY REFRIGERATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE INNER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES, DIRTY AND DUSTY VENTS AND CEILING THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DIRTY AND DUSTY VENTS, WALLS AND CEILINGS WHERE EVER NECESSARY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 8, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS IN REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS
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Jan 31, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES IMPROPERLY WASHING DISHES WITHOUT PROPERLY SANITIZING.NOTED WASHING DISHES WASHED AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHILE SINK IS NOT SET UPPER FOR WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS SET THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PROPERLY USING THE SANITIZER. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN, BEEF, SOUPS ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #1734826 DATED 3/25/2016 NOT CORRECTED:-#32) OBSERVED GASKETS OF REACH IN REFRIGERATORS WHEN ENTERING KITCHEN TORN. REPLACE TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN. #33) CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REFRIGERATOR. OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD USED AT MAIN COOKING AREA WITH DARK GROOVES. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND REMOVE DARK GROOVES OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD.#35)OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN MAIN KITCHEN AREA WHEN YOU FIRST ENTER KITCHEN. OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE REFRIGERATOR IN REAR OF RESTAURANT. OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN STORAGE ROOM CONTAINING MOP SINK.#43)OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTER. ALL WIPING CLOTHS NEED TO BE STORED WITHIN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. #45) OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER LIST PROVIDED. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER LIST AT NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION. MUST CORRECT ALL ABOVE VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS IN REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE WAITERS STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 25, 2016
Complaint
10 minor violations.
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Wash and rinse water: clean and proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK REACHING A HIGH TEMPERATURE OF 97.0F AND DROPPING TO A LOW TEMPERATURE OF 72.0F. WATER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 110.0F-120.0F FOR ADEQUATE DISHWASHING AT ALL TIMES. MUST REPAIR HOT WATER HEATER SO THAT 110F-120F WATER IS CONTINUOUS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 HOT WATER WAS RESTORED DURING INSPECTION.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARRED COOKED AND SERVED INCLUDING COOKED VEGETABLES AND CHICKEN. CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED . SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKETS OF REACH IN REFRIGERATORS WHEN ENTERING KITCHEN TORN. REPLACE TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REFRIGERATOR IN WAITER SERVICE AREA UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REFRIGERATOR. OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD USED AT MAIN COOKING AREA WITH DARK GROOVES. CLEAN AND ASNITIZE AND REMOVE DARK GROOVES OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD.CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL OVENS AND INTERIOR OF FRYERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS IN KITCHEN UNDER SHELVING CONTAING GLASSES AND PLATES UNCLEAN IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING CONDITION IN DINING ROOM AREA IN SOUTHEAST CORNER OF RESTAURANT. OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN MAIN KITCHEN AREA WHEN YOU FIRST ENTER KITCHEN. OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE REFRIGERATOR IN REAR OF RESTAURNAT. OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN STORAGE ROOM CONTAINING MOP SINK. ALL CEILING TILES MUST BE REPLACED AND MAINTAINED IN A CLEAN CONDITION AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED ALL VENTS AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENT ABOVE STOVES OVENS AND FRYERS WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION. DEGREASE AND MAINTAIN ALL VENTS ABOVE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED WALLS OF MOP SINK ROOM WITH EXPOSED PLASTER. RESTORE WALLS TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING CONDITIONS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BELOW EXPOSED HAND SINK, BELOW 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN LEAKING CONDITIONS. OBSERVED WATER LINE OF ICE MACHINE LEAKING. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NEEDED AT MOP SINK. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS DRAINED IT BACKS UP ONTO FLOOR. LINE MUST BE CLEARED AND MAINTAINED SO THAT SINK DRAINS FREELY AND THERE IS NO BACK UP ONTO FLOOR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER BEHIND CASH REGISTER AREA. REMOVE CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTER. ALL WIPING CLOTHS NEED TO BE STORED WITHIN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
43
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER LIST PROVIDED. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER LIST AT NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION
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Sep 21, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Caulk around 3 compartment sink, and exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Prep table lower shelving that had rust/hole, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of ice machine, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep tables lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), kitchen storage shelving, and rear storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under cooking equipment, heavy equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear kitchen storage area under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls that had peeling paint, exposed plaster, gaps in kitchen prep area shall be repaired/sealed. Walls in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning. Missing ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, shall be provided.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.
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Oct 20, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL SPICES BEING STORED ACROSS FROM THE EXHASUT HOOD CANOPY. ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE EXTENSIVELY WORN OUT CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN AREA. ALL CUTTING BOARDS ON PREMISES HAVE DEEP GROVES AND DARK STAINS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS AND DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE EXHAUST HOOD CANOPY TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING. FOUND STANDING PUDDLE OF WATER UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE/REPAIR ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN AREA.
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Jul 3, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN METAL LEGS OF THE PREP TABLE ARE RAISED WITH DIRTY POP CRATES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CRATES AND PROVIDE A TABLE LEGS ABLE TO CLEAN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: DUST BUILD UPON LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Jun 26, 2014
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: NO SANITIZING SOLUTION PROVIDED AT THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING,RINSING AND STORING POTS,PANS AND GLASSES. SET UP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK: WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE,100ppm. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
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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: EVIDENCE OF RAT DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF PREP/DISH ROOM AND STORAGE. MORE THAN TWENTY TOTAL RAT DROPPINGS WAS OBSERVED UNDER SHELF IN STORAGE, ALONG THE SOUTH-WEST WALL AND CORNER OF REAR AREA BY THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER,UNDER THE SHELF IN DISH ROOM. OVER 30 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDED DINING AREA. REAR DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOF .GAPS OF 1/4 TO 1" ON TOP,BOTTOM AND SIDE DOOR OF MAIN REAR DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF SAID DOOR.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREA MENTIONED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN METAL LEGS OF THE PREP TABLE ARE RAISED WITH DIRTY POP CRATES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CRATES AND PROVIDE A TABLE LEGS ABLE TO CLEAN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: HOOD AND FILTERS ARE GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: DUST BUILD UPON LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING WATER PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.ONE STOPPER PROVIDED FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ADDITIONAL STOPPERS IS NEEDED, MOP SINK CLOGGED,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Oct 8, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN KITCHEN. MUST LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: VEGETABLE REACH IN 2-DOOR COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DUST BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF UNUSED STEAMTABLE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON TOP OF FLOOR GREASE TRAP ADJACENT TO PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL AND AT EMPLOYEES WASHROOM ALSO OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS. MUST KEEP FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY THROUGHOUT AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON WALLS BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN EMPOYEES WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN ALL WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST REPAIR DAMAGED DOOR SELF CLOSING DEVICE/DOOR MUST SELF CLOSE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THEROMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Dec 12, 2012
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 3/4/13.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 3/4/13.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 3/4/13.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 3/4/13.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 3/4/13.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 3/4/13.
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Dec 4, 2012
Complaint
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: A CONTAINER OF COOKED RICE STORED ON TOP THE SERVING TABLE AT TEMP OF 50F TO 51.1F;1/2 GALLON OF MILK STORED ON TOP PREP TABLE AT TEMP OF 52.1F.FOUND INSIDE THE TWO DOOR COOLER A CONTAINER WITH COOKED RICE AT TEMP OF 58.9F TO 60.8F, COOKED AND PUREED ONIONS AT TEMP OF 46.4F TO 48.2F. NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED AT PRESENT TIME. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 6 VALUE 25.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: NO SANITIZING SOLUTION USED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING AND RINSING POTS,PANS AND DISHES WITHOUT SANITIZE. PERSONALLY I SET UP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK:WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE,100PPM. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
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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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE SMALL FLIES IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF PREMISES:MOP STORAGE AND STORAGE ROOM,INSIDE THE EMPLOYEES' WASHROOM, REAR AREA SOUTH WALL OF THE KITCHEN,FRONT SERVING AREA ON WALL ABOVE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREA MENTIONED.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE BROKEN AND RUSTY BASE OF TABLE WERE CAN OPENER IS INSTALLED. REMOVE BROKEN FOOD CONTAINERS(WERE BREAD CRUMBS ARE STORED) PROVIDE FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS.PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS TO STORE RAW AND COOKED FOOD. REPLACE BROKEN BASE INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE RUSTY BLADE FROM THE CAN OPENER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE OVENS ALSO CLEAN BURNERS.CLEAN FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. NEED TO CLEAN INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER,DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP. REMOVE ACCUMULATE DEBRIS FROM INSIDE THE MOP SINK
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR ALONG BASEBOARD WALL AND CORNERS, ALSO KEEP FLOOR DRY THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN OR RE-PAINT WALL IN PREP AREA AND EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM,REMOVE FOOD STAINS AND GRIMES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUST BUILD UP INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: EVERYONE MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT IN KITCHEN
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Jan 20, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 9, 2012
Routine
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: FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED WITH 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOF THE DOOR. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS. 7-32-020
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #462307 DATED 11/18/10. #30-FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY DATED IN COOLERS, FREEZERS,MUST DATE AND LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS IN COOLERS,FREEZERS. #32-CUTTING BOARD THAT HAD DEEP CUTS,SHALL BE REPAIR/REPLACED.#33-NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF COOLER SHELVING,ICE MACHINE,NOT CLEAN,NEED DETAILED CLEANING(CREVICES). #35-WALLS THAT HAD PEELING PAINT,GAPS BY 3 COMPT SINK,SHALL BE REPAIR. DAMAGED STAINED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN,PREP AREA,SHALL BE REPLACED.#38- EXHAUST CANOPY HAD EXCESS GREASE BUILD UP, NEEDS DETAILED CLEANING. VENTILATION IN PREP AREA,COOLERS NEEDS DETAILED CLEANING.CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS. 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE EXTERIOR OF THE CABINET UNDER THE 2 COMPT SINK IN THE WAIT STATION SERVING AREA.CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE CAN OPENER. CLEAN AND REMOVE RUST UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLE BOTTOM SHELVE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DAMAGED CEILING IN THE DINING AREA, MUST REPAIR. PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE DINING AREA, MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT.MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE LIGHT SHIELD BY THE HOOD,WITH GREASE BUILD UP.DAMAGED WALLLS INSIDE THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM AND DUST AND SPIDER WEBS ON THE SAME AREA. MUST REPAIR WALLS AND CLEAN IN DETAIL.FAN GUARD INSIDE THE 3 DOOR COOLER, WITH DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE BIKES(4 BIKES) IN THE PREP AREA KITCHEN AND SCATE BOARD IN THE WAIT STATION SERVING AREA.
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Nov 18, 2010
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: found food items not properly dated/labeled in coolers, freezers, must date and label all food items in coolers, freezers.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: cutting boaerds that had deep cuts, shall be replaced/repair. caulking of 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, ice machine, not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: walls that had peeling paint, gaps by 3 compartment sink, shall be repair. damaged, stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, shall be replaced.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: light shields in prep area not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: exhaust canopy had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in prep area, coolers, dining areas, and bathrooms not clean need detailed cleaning.
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May 24, 2010
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND A 2 DOOR PREP COOLER CONTAINING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOTED IN VIOLATION #3 IN REAR PREP AREA AT IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48.9 DEGREES F. ALSO NOTED A TWO DOOR FREEZER CONTAINING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN REAR PREP AREA NOTED IN VIOLATION #3 WITH AN IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 51.0 DEGREES F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE UNITS REPAIRED. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED 58427-10
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND WHOLE COOKED POTATOES, COOKED POTATO SALAD, COOKED CHICKEN, MILK, RAW EGGS, A VARIETY OF MIXED COOKED VEGETABLES, MARINATING RAW SHRIMP, CREAM, RICE IN 2 DOOR PREP COOLER NOTED IN VIOLATION # 2 AT TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 48.6 - 54.6 DEGREES F. ALSO FOUND ASSORTED BAGS OF FROZEN VEGETABLES, CUT TOFU, SHRIMP, LAMB AND CHICKEN KABOBS IN 2 DOOR PREP FREEZER AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 33.1 - 41.3 DEGREES F. ALL FROZEN FOODS WERE SOFT TO THE TOUCH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISPOSE AND DENATURE FOODS. MANAGER COMPLIED. TOTAL WEIGHT 125 LBS, VALUE $2000. ALL WEIGHTS AND VALUES ARE APPROXIMATIONS. CITATION ISSUE #58427-10.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITAIZE ALL PREP TABLES, EQUIPMENT ETC THROUGHOUT KITCHEN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS IN EANTIRE REAR KITCHEN. SEAL RODENT BURROW ON RIGHT SIDE OF REAR DOOR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR PROPER FOOD TEMPERATURE MONITORING.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hema's Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hema's Kitchen on file is from Dec 2, 2021. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hema's Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Hema's Kitchen.

Has Hema's Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Hema's Kitchen have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 13 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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