Hema's Kitchen

2439 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60659
Indian
Last inspected: Sep 26, 2022
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Score
Low Risk

The inspection history at Hema's Kitchen is still short, with only two visits logged. The most recent report on file is from Sep 26, 2022. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Hema's Kitchen dates to Sep 26, 2022.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited three times.

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Hema's Kitchen on the weaker side. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspection History
Sep 26, 2022
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOWLS AND OTHER UTENSILS STORED FACING UP ON SHELVING UNIT IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INVERT ALL EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP TABLES WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENT COVERS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ENSURE THAT ANYONE THAT HOLDS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE COMPLETES ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND RECEIVES ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE.
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Dec 2, 2021
License
4 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR LEAK BELOW MOP SINK AND AT HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR. ALSO OBSERVED NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR GREASE TRAP PAINTED OVER. GREASE TRAP MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MAINTAING AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DINING AREA. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES OR INSTALL A SEPARATE HAND WASHING SINK IF AREA IS BEING USED FOR FOOD OR DRINK DISPENSING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT BULBS AT VENTILATION HOOD WITHOUT ANY PROTECTIVE SHIELDING. MUST INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS OR INSTALL SHATTER PROOF BULBS.
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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 Sep 26, 2022. The public record contains two inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hema's Kitchen.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hema's Kitchen have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent 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.