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Masada

2204-2206 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Greek / Mediterranean
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2016
100
Score
Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Masada stretching back to 2014. The most recent report on file is from Jan 6, 2016. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Public records show no inspections at Masada since Jan 6, 2016, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around three violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement”, showing up two times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2016
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Oct 23, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 16, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNSAFE AND UNWHOLESOME PRODUCE AND FOOD STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED SEVERAL BOXES EACH OF MOLDY EGGPLANT, CAULIFLOWER AND TOMATOES AND A MOLDY CONTAINER OF TOMATO PASTE. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 50# OF FOOD WORTH $100. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005B
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 2 DRAWER PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 60F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS YOGURT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE 2 DRAWER PREP COOLER AND 3 DOOR PREP COOLER. THE FOLLOWING ITEM WAS STORED INSIDE OF THE 2 DRAWER PREP COOLER: YOGURT AT 59.5F. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE STORED INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER: HUMMUS AT 54.3F, BABA GHANOUSH AT 52.7F, CUT TOMATOES AT 43.7F, BEEF AT 43.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 15# OF FOOD WORTH $56. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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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 LIVE FRUIT FLIES BEHIND THE BAR AND IN THE LOWER LEVEL DISHWASH AND PREP AREA. APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS BEHIND THE BAR AND DISHWASH AREA TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE LOWER LEVEL EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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74
Oct 17, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 45 POUNDS OF CHICKEN AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 52.1F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AND ALL HOT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 140F OR ABOVE AND TO MAINTAIN. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN UNLABELED BULK CONTAINER OF RICE IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO KEEP ALL FOODS IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER WHEN POSSIBLE AND IF NOT TO STORE IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS THAT ARE LABELED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE ALL CLEAN MULTI USE UTENSILS INVERTED TO HELP PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ENSURE THAT LIDS ARE ON ALL ICE BINS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION ON UPPER INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY 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: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL UNDER THE 1ST FLOOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED FAICLITY TO COVER AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON CEILING ABOVE FIRST FLOOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 7, 2014
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD DOOR FRAME AT (CUSTOMER) MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS INSIDE BOILER AND ELECTRICAL/MECHANICAL ROOM
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Masada last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Masada on file is from Jan 6, 2016. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Masada?

Across the inspection record, “potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Masada.

Has Masada's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Masada have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Masada 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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