Sami Swoi

3550 N Austin Ave, Chicago, IL 60634

Asian / Fusion

Last inspected: Apr 6, 2011

Score

Medium Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Sami Swoi. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 6, 2011. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. The file hasn't been updated since Apr 6, 2011, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately compared to roughly five violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up two times.

That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 6, 2011

Routine

7 minor violations.

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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector notes: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: Exterior between cooking equipment, coolers and sinks not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and around grease trap not maintained. Instructed to detail clean and repair and seal floor around floor grease trap.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: Light covers throught-out prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: Light bulb not shielded inside walk-in cooler. Instructed to shield bulb.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: Thermometer not visible inside all coolers. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside coolers.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: Unnecessary articles stored in utility closet. Instructed to remove all unused articles and elevate supplies 6inches or higher.

Jan 14, 2010

Routine

5 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. 1 HANDSINK NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR,MUST BE REPAIRED,PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER; INSTRUCTED TO USE THE ADJACENT HANDSINK NEAR COFFEE MACHINE FOR HANDWASHING

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. ATTACHED MOTOR/COMPRESSOR(NOT COVERED) IN 2 SMALL COOLERS AND 1 REFRIGERATOR WITH ACCUMULATED DUST ,MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FOOD IN WALKIN FREEZER MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR, MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL RACKS/SHELVES TO STORE FOODS

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DUST,MUST BE CLEAN

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT FIXTURES IN PREP AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sami Swoi last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sami Swoi on file is from Apr 6, 2011. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sami Swoi?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sami Swoi.

Has Sami Swoi's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Sami Swoi have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sami Swoi means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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