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Lake Langano Ethiopian-Chine

1023-1025 W Wilson Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
African
Last inspected: Jul 21, 2015
78
Score
Low Risk

Lake Langano Ethiopian-Chine has been inspected five times since 2012. The most recent report on file is from Jul 21, 2015. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Lake Langano Ethiopian-Chine's record stops at Jul 21, 2015, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous”, showing up two times.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Lake Langano Ethiopian-Chine's 78 doesn't quite reach. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
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Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 21, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MEATS STORED DIRECTLY IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE REACH-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO PROPERLY STORE MEATS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE BROKEN PLATES, SPIDER WEBS, AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DUST BUIILDUP IN THE CEILING VENTS ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE INTERIOR THERMOMETER FOR WALK-IN COOLER. THE WALK-IN COOLER CONTAINED A LARGE OUTDOOR THERMOMETER IN THE COOLER AT TIME OF INSPECTION- CANNOT USE OUTDOOR THERMOMETER FOR REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA MUST WEAR APPROPRIATE HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES.
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78
Apr 8, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN MESH AT REAR SCREEN DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR KEEP MAIN DOOR CLOSED AT ALL TIMES. NEED TO PROVIDE LONG HANDLES FOR UTENSILS USED FOR DEEP CONTAINERS TO SCOOP FOOD OUT
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXCESS WATER INSIDE THE DISPLAY PREP COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WATER.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD IN CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FLOOR,INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATED SAID CONTAINERS 6"OFF THE FLOOR
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VERY LITTLE COLD WATER FLOWS AT WASHBOWL INSIDE THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ADD MORE WATER FLOW. COLD WATER HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR, NOT ABLE TO TURN OFF AND ON ,KEEPS TURNING,IN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OVEN THERMOMETER INSIDE THE TWO DOOR DISPLAY PREP COOLER, WRONG THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FREEZER / COOLER THERMOMETER FOR THE SAID COOLERS.
40
78
Feb 19, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED/UNCLEAN CHEST FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN OR REMOVE UNUSED FREEZER.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STAINS/FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS/COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGOUT PREMISES AND MAINTAIN.
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL WATER PRESSURE LOW. MUST INCREASE WATER PRESSURE.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: UPPER LEVEL STORAGE ROOM CLUTTERED. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
41
78
Jan 27, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 25, 2012
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. NO PEST CONTROL SERVICE FOR PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND LOGBOOK FOR PREMISES FROM A LICENSED STATE OF ILLINOIS PEST CONTROL OPERATOR.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lake Langano Ethiopian-Chine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lake Langano Ethiopian-Chine on file is from Jul 21, 2015. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lake Langano Ethiopian-Chine?

Across the inspection record, “refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Lake Langano Ethiopian-Chine.

Has Lake Langano Ethiopian-Chine's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lake Langano Ethiopian-Chine have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lake Langano Ethiopian-Chine 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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