Ina's Restaurant

1738 W 47Th St, Chicago, IL 60609

American

Last inspected: Sep 1, 2021

Score

Low Risk

The inspection history at Ina's Restaurant is still short, with only two visits logged. On Sep 1, 2021, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Ina's Restaurant dates to Sep 1, 2021.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly 20 violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible”, showing up three times.

Ina's Restaurant's latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 1, 2021

Reinspection

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON COFFEE MACHINE.

Aug 4, 2021

License

2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 12 minor violations.

View 20 violations

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER ON PREMISES THAT WILL BE USED TO SANITIZE MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-025)

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF SMALL GLASS REACH IN COOLER AT 49.5F AND WALK IN COOLER AT 56.1F.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.MUST PROVIDE ANY OTHER MISSING EQUIPMENT TO BE USED AND HAVE AT 41.0F FOR COLD OR HOT AT 135.0F(PRIORITY 7-38-005).

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA HAND SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT MIDDLE JUICING/FOOD PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BARRIER AT FRONT ENTRY TO PREP AREA AND TO MIDDLE PREP AREA AND AT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST PROVIDE BARRIER FOR FOOD PROTECTION FROM CUSTOMERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN OVERFLOWING AND POOLING WATER ON TO FLOOR.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH AN APPX."3-4" GAP IN CENTER OF DOUBLE LIDS.MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR REAR 1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX. "3/4-1" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR AND EXTERIOR FRONT DOOR FRAME. MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM IN TOILET AREA.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON FRONT 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER & WALK IN COOLER.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: MUST PLACE FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESS CAULKING INSIDE OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK BASIN.MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD PREP SINK AT JUICING/COFFEE PREP AREA.MUST INSTALL A DUMP SINK AND MAINTAIN.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: MUST SEAL GAPS BETWEEN WALL AND BASE UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR WALK IN COOLER,LEAKING WATER FROM CEILING IN BASEMENT.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE UNUSED EQUIPMENT(GRILL, COOLERS) FROM REAR YARD TO PREVENT HARBORAGE AREA FOR RODENTS.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGN AT REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ina's Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ina's Restaurant on file is from Sep 1, 2021. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ina's Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ina's Restaurant.

Has Ina's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Ina's Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 20 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ina's 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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