I - Cafe Sukur's Place Pide Ve Lahmacun — I - Cafe Pide Ve Lahmacun

1814 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60613
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jan 25, 2018
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Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged 11 inspections at I - Cafe Sukur's Place Pide Ve Lahmacun — I - Cafe Pide Ve Lahmacun, the earliest from 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 25, 2018. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. Public records show no inspections at I - Cafe Sukur's Place Pide Ve Lahmacun — I - Cafe Pide Ve Lahmacun since Jan 25, 2018, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing seven times across the record.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so I - Cafe Sukur's Place Pide Ve Lahmacun — I - Cafe Pide Ve Lahmacun trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 25, 2018
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH BARE HANDS CUTTING BREAD AND PUT IT TO A SERVING DISH TO BE SERVED TO COSTUMER.NO HAND WASHING AFTER MANY TASKS INCLUDED HANDLING DIRTY DISHES. INFORMATION GIVEN: NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD,USE FOOD GLOVES OR UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THE PIZZA OVEN AND PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE.COMPLETELY COVERED WITH TWO STACKS OF SERVING/CARRY OUT FOAM PLATES, TWO STACKS OF SMALL PLASTIC CUPS,BOXES,LINENS ETC ON TOP THE SINK,IN FRONT OF THE SINK BUCKET WITH CLEANING SOLUTIONS PAPER ETC.. NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT SAID SINK, PUMP SOAP DISPENSER WAS INSIDE THE SINK WITH ALL ITEMS MENTIONED.EMPLOYEE STATING WE DON'T USE SINK BY THE PIZZA OVEN. EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN,WHEN I TURNED ON HOT WATER HANDLE WATER WAS BROWN/RUSTY IN COLOR. AFTER MY REQUEST ALL ITEMS WAS REMOVED FROM SAID SINK. RUNNING HOT/COLD WATER PROVIDED,ALSO PAPER TOWELS AND SOAP.INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING,AND KEEP EXPOSED HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR HAND WASHING TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE HANDLED:MEAT,CHEESE, VARIOUS KIND OF SALADS ETC. AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE HANDLED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(A)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INDIVIDUALLY SWEETS INSIDE THE DISPLAY COOLER FOR SALE MUST HAVE SOURCE AND FOOD INGREDIENTS LIST.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE CUTTING BOARDS STORE UP WARDS ON FLOOR BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR. CUTTING BOARD WITH BLACK DEEP CUTS NEED TO BE REPLACED/REFINISHED, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. HANDLES AT TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENTS REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPES WHICH PRESENTLY BROKEN,UNABLE TO CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. DUCT TAPE IS PROHIBITED
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: BEGGING OF MINERAL BUILD-UP AT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,NEED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.TWO DOOR COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES AND UNDER THE SHELVES.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS AND UNUSED EQUIPMENTS,CHEMICALS AND OTHER ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE THE OUTSIDE STORAGE SHED MUST BE MAINTAINED CLEANED,AND ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCET LEAKING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE,REPAIR CAUSE.
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Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUSTOMERS SERVING THEM SELF AT FRONT PREP/COFFEE STATION,ALSO RINSING CUPS AND SPOONS.INSTRUCTED THAT A PHISICAL BARRIER IS NEEDED BETWEEN SERVING COOLER AND WALL.PROVIDE/POST A SIGN STATING: Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area.
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Apr 5, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND EXHAUST HOOD NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN.
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Oct 24, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS AND MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORED UTENSIL IN FOOD PREP AREAS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN HANDLER DOOR AT THE 2-REACH-IN COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOODS AND FILTERS ABOVE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT INSIDE PANNELS OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE FRONT DESSERT COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 9, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE UPRIGHT FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A FOOD GRADE BAGS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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May 22, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK CONTAINERS (RICE, SUGAR, ETC.) NOT LABELED AT DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MAANGER TO KEEP FLOOR DRY.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: METAL STEM THERMOMETER NOT CALIBRATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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Oct 29, 2014
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE MEAT IN THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERTOR. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO PROPERLY STORE FOODS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOODVENTS SERVICED TO REMOVE GREASE ACCUMULATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND BROKEN GLASS UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GLASS AND CLEAN FLOORS.
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Jan 14, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: THE WISK IS HUNG ON THE GREASY GAS LINE SHUT OFF VALVE, STORE THE FOOD UTENSILS IN A SANITARY PLACE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE FRONT COUNTER SHELVING IS DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE SHELVING.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS DIRTY AND THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET IS FULL OF SPILLED RICE, CLEAN THE FLOORS FROM CORNER TO CORNER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: THE LIGHTING ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS NOT SHIELDED, INSTALL A LIGHT SHIELD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE TOILET TANK LID IS BROKEN, REPLACE THE TANK LID.
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Apr 30, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND AROUND UTILITY SINK.
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Oct 29, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED FOODS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR SMALL ONE DOOR COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: UNUSED WOOD ON REAR PATIO MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Apr 23, 2010
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTED SCREEN DOOR FOR REAR DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.CLEAN BUILD UP DUST AT VENT COVER ABOVE TELEVISION.
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Apr 16, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
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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 A HALF POT OF COOKED BEANS STORED ON TOP THE STOVE AT TEMP OF 98.7F TO 107.7F,(POT HAD A LADLE INSIDE THE POT WHICH WAS COVERED WITH A LID).ALSO PEPPERONI CUT SASAUGE AT TEMP OF 55F,STORED IN COOLER, UNIT MAINTAINS TEMP OF 32F.PRODUCTS DISCARDED AND DENATURED POUND 5, VALUE 10.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)HOOOO59659-18
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Potentially hazardous food properly thawed
Inspector notes: Thawing frozen food for further processing shall be accomplished by storage in a refrigerator at 40?F or less, or by other approved method.FOUND A POT OF WATER AND CHICKEN BREAST STORED UNCOVERED ON FLOOR UNDER THE GRILL.WATER TEMPERATURE OF 66.4F,AND CHICKEN BREAST AT TEMP OF 64.6F.(EMPLOYEE STATED THAT CHICKEN WAS THAWING,AND PRODUCTS WAS STORED FROM LAST NIGHT).INFORMATION GIVEN ON THAWING PROCESS. PRODUCTS WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED POUNDS 8, VALUE 15.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO59659-18
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 4-29-09.REPORT#156908. (#33)MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING:STORAGE SHELVES BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER.(#34)MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS,UNDER STORAGE RACKS, UNDER COOLERS(NOTED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION AND DUST). (#38)MUST PROVIDE PROPER DRAIN STOPPERS (3) AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. (#37)MUST REPAIR BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT TOILET ROOM DOOR.SERIOS VIOLATION:7-42-090 HOOOO59660-10
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTED SCREEN DOOR FOR REAR DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roof line.CLEAN BUILD UP DUST AT VENT COVER ABOVE TELEVISION.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was I - Cafe Sukur's Place Pide Ve Lahmacun — I - Cafe Pide Ve Lahmacun last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at I - Cafe Sukur's Place Pide Ve Lahmacun — I - Cafe Pide Ve Lahmacun on file is from Jan 25, 2018. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at I - Cafe Sukur's Place Pide Ve Lahmacun — I - Cafe Pide Ve Lahmacun?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at I - Cafe Sukur's Place Pide Ve Lahmacun — I - Cafe Pide Ve Lahmacun.

Has I - Cafe Sukur's Place Pide Ve Lahmacun — I - Cafe Pide Ve Lahmacun's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at I - Cafe Sukur's Place Pide Ve Lahmacun — I - Cafe Pide Ve Lahmacun have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at I - Cafe Sukur's Place Pide Ve Lahmacun — I - Cafe Pide Ve Lahmacun means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.