Sarajevo Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 15, 2018
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The health department has logged eight inspections at Sarajevo Restaurant, the earliest from 2011. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 15, 2018. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Note that Sarajevo Restaurant's inspection history hasn't been updated since Feb 15, 2018; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored”, showing up six times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Feb 15, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN UTENSILS POTS,PANS, FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN FOOD AND FRESH PRODUCE. MUST REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING ON THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 19, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS VEAL, CHICKEN, SALAD ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE,WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012. TWO CHICAGO CERTIFICATE OF SANITATION POSTED ON THE WALL,BUT THE SAID PERSONS ARE NOT ON SITE.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING PART OF THE FILTER IN THE HOOD IN THE COOK LINE/KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE MISSING PART OF THE FILTER AND MAINTAIN. WALLS BEHIND THE DEEP FRYER WITH GREASE STAINED. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTH ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Sep 29, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR PROPER STORING OF FOODS AND REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS ON COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND FAN COVERS INSIDE COOLERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA/DRY STORAGE AREA IN NEED FOR A DETAIL CLEANING 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 HOLE ON LOWER WALL NEAR THE BASEMENT EXPOSED HANDSINK.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE AND MAINTAIN.
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May 27, 2015
Routine
4 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 WRAP UTENSILS STORED ON TABLES OR PLACE WHEN CUSTOMER IS SEATED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WATER PRESSURE LOW AT HAND SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE WATER PRESSURE, AND LEAKING PIPES UNDER BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EXCESS DEBRIS AND CLUTTER IN BSMT STORAGE AREAS SHALL BE REMOVED. STOCK ITEMS MUST BE STORED SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
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Nov 7, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOODS INSIDE FREEZER NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED STORE IN FOOD GRADE FREEZER AND STORAGE BAGS.
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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 PROEPRLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO WRAP UTENSILS STORED ON TABLES OR PLACE WHEN CUSTOMER IS SEATED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDSINK IN BASEMENT INSTALL NEXT TO UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SHIELD BETWEEN BOTH SINKS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OVEN, STORAGE CABINETS, AND COOLERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WATER PRESSURE LOW AT HANDSINKS IN TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE WATER PRESSURE.
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Feb 11, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods inside cooler not labele or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
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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 wrap utensils on tables and invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Interior deep fryer cabinet not cleaned. Instructed to remove grease built-up on interior parts.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Unnecesary articles stored in basement. Instructed to remove all unused articles and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
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Jan 3, 2013
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED, CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SERVICE ARTICLES MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON TWO DOORS PREP REACH IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; STORAGE CABINETS AND FRYER IN THE KITCHEN, AND UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AT BAR AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED, ARTICLES THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE PROPERLY STORED, OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALL TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OPENINGS NOTED AROUND PIPES UNDER HAND BOWLS IN WASHROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET FOR 3PART SINK IN THE KITCHEN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THEMOMETER FOR PREP REACH IN COOLER.
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Sep 14, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.
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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. MUST REPLACE BROKEN DOOR HANDLES FOR PREP REACH IN COOLER IN KITCHEN AND SMALL COOLER AT BAR AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE CABINETS IN KITCHEN.
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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. MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
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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. MUST CLEAN HOOD AND FILTER ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPES UNDER 3PART SINK IN KITCHEN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sarajevo Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sarajevo Restaurant on file is from Feb 15, 2018. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sarajevo Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Sarajevo Restaurant.
Has Sarajevo Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sarajevo Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sarajevo 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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