Shilas Restaurant
Last inspected: Aug 29, 2019
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Score
Across the available record, Shilas Restaurant has 16 inspections on file, the first dated 2014. The most recent report on file is from Aug 29, 2019. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. The most recent inspection at Shilas Restaurant is from Aug 29, 2019, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near eight violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged 10 times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 29, 2019
Reinspection
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOUND READY-TO-EAT, (TCS FOODS) HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (POTATOES ETC) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, (TCS FOODS) HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE BUT IN-COMPLETE CLEAN-UP ITEMS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. - -
5
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND NO WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASH ROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASH ROOMS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD DEBRIS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Aug 22, 2019
Routine
5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE BUT IN-COMPLETE CLEAN-UP ITEMS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. - - -
5
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOUND READY-TO-EAT, (TCS FOODS) HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (POTATOES ETC) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, (TCS FOODS) HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 40 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS ON LOWER SHELF IN REAR CLUTTERED STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO WALK-IN-COOLER AND ALONG WALL BASE FLOOR BEHIND UNUSED ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL,PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF STOVE/OVEN,UNDERNEATH THE GRILL,BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS,SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS TO REMOVE SPLASHED FOOD GREASE DEBRIS AND INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE TO REMOVE DRIED UP FOOD DEBRIS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND SMALL WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND NO WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASH ROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASH ROOMS.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND DRY STORAGE ROOM.MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY CLUTTER AT REAR STORAGE AREAS UNUSED EQUIPMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE. MUST UPGRADE HOUSING KEEPING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS BEHIND UNDER AND AROUND THROUGHOUT EQUIPMENTS THE KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREAS AND STORAGE AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHT FIXTURE IN KITCHEN AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD DEBRIS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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37
Nov 19, 2018
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Nov 1, 2018
Complaint
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13 (B4) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED ISSUED ON 07-16-2018 INSPECTION REPORT# 2184604 #55 - 6-201.11 - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/COOKING AREA AND IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. #55 - 6-501.114 - INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST REORGANIZE. #58 - PA 100-0367 - FOUND NO APPROVED EMPLOYEE ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11 (B) INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (GRILL, FRYER, STOVE ETC) WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 FOUND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DUST AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA INCLUDING FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/COOKING AREA AND STORAGE AREA
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-204.12 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: UPGRADED TO VIOLATION #60
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER HAND WASHING SIGN FOR ALL HAND SINK IN PREP AREA AND IN WASHROOMS.
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55
Jul 18, 2018
Reinspection
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (A) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO APPROVED EMPLOYEE ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/COOKING AREA AND IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST REORGANIZE.
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Jul 16, 2018
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA IN POOR REPAIR. UNABLE TO USE THE FIRST COMPARTMENT DUE TO LARGE HOLE IN IT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE. (IF REPAIR, MUST BE WELDED SMOOTHLY, NO PLUMBERS PUTTY OR ANY CHEMICAL BASED COMPOUND ALLOWED). INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON HOW TO WASHED/RINSED AND SANITIZED AT THE SAID SINK. (LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT IN USED/OUT OF SERVICE FOR SEVERAL MONTHS NOW). ISSUED A TWO DAY NOTICE PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (A) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO APPROVED EMPLOYEE ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY USE PRE-PACKAGED STRAWS FOR CUSTOMER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/COOKING AREA AND IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST REORGANIZE.
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Nov 20, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTED EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPT SINK AND UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REMOVE RUST, REPAINT OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SLOW DRAINING OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK. MISSING ONE MORE DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
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Nov 13, 2017
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FRONT EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOF WITH OVER 1/4/OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOFED THE DOOR. ALSO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK INCOMPLETE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE INSPECTION REPORT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LABEL(NAME OF TE PRODUCT ) AND DATE ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTED EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPT SINK AND UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REMOVE RUST, REPAINT OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: MOP SINK, INSIDE CABINET UNDER THE WASHBOWLS SINK INSIDE BOTH WASHROOMS, INSIDE CABINET OF THE WATER SERVICE STATION, ALL THE CABINETS BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SLOW DRAINING OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK. MISSING ONE MORE DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE HELPING IN THE PREP AREA PREPARES FOOD MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE CHOPPING BOADRS,PREP TABLES,COOLERS,ETC, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE FOR THE TWO EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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67
Jan 10, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DEFROST ALL CHEST FREEZERS AND REACH IN FREEZER,WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT SERVICING AREA AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER,BEHIND AND UNDER THE COOLERS IN THE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPE CLOSE TO THE CEILING THRU-OUT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN, REMOVE DUST BUILD UP ON BOTH CEILING VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN. FILTER ON THE HOOD/CANOPY WITH DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND GREASE AND MAINTAIN.
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82
Apr 11, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Observed all plates and bowls (clean multi use items) improperly stored in kitchen. Instructed must invert all plates and bowls to protect from dust build up during storage.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed heavy grease build up on lower interior of fryer. Instructed to clean and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed several cracked floor tiles in dining room. Instructed to repair/replace 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 grease build up on interior of hood. Instructed to clean and maintain. Observed several stained ceiling tiles in dining room and kitchen. Instructed to replace and maintain.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Found ice scoop stored inside ice bin in service station. Instructed ice scoop must be properly stored in separate clean container.
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78
Jun 29, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 19, 2015
Routine
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES AT ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS. NO PAPER TOWELS AT ALL THREE EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN ALL PREP AREAS AND NO SOAP AT FRONT PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT SINKS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED. KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOUND WITH NO COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FRONT PREP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR ALL WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING AND PROVIDE COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOT HOLDING WINDOW LEDGE ON COOKS LINE IN POOR REPAIR BURNT AND WITH OPEN CRACKS, CREVICES AND SEAMS. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. INTERIOR METAL BOTTOM OF THE COOKS LINE THREE DOOR COOLER REPAIRED WITH TAPE.MUST PROPERLY REPLACE/REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DIRTY INTERIOR OF UNUSED STEAM TABLE WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND OLD STANDING WATER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE AND REMOVE OLD WATER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: RAW WOODEN DOORWAY ENTRANCE INTO KITCHEN MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED. OPEN WALL ELECTRICAL PANEL IN KITCHEN AND OPEN ELECTRICAL SOCKET ON COOKS LINE MUST BE SEALED. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE. MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT THE NOZZLE OF THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. LEAK UNDER THE FRONT COFFEE MAKER STATION INTO A BUCKET. MUST REPAIR ALL.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS UNDER THE FRONT PREP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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58
Dec 4, 2014
License
No violations found.
100
Oct 17, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (IE BEEF, CHICKEN, HAM, EGGS, HAMBURGER MEAT ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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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 ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP AREA AND IN REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.--------MUST RESEAL UNSEALED FLOOR BASEBOARD AROUND REAR PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER IN REAR (BY EXIT DOOR) TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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86
Mar 6, 2014
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE BOX WITH RUST BUILD-UP AND METAL STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF STORAGE CABINETS IN FRONT AND IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE ON WALL BASEBOARD BETWEEN PREP COOLER AND 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.---------MUST REPLACE MISSING AND HEAVY WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREMISES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT (2) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA.
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78
Mar 5, 2014
License
10 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER/OWNER, ALL COOLING EQUIPMENT WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 40F. AND FREEZER BELOW 0F.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE EQUIPPED WITH SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWEL IN FRONT PREP AREA (ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA).
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE AT EVERY HAND SINK.
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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: FOUND REAR EXIT BOTTOM DOOR WITH 1/4 INCH OPENING/GAP. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOOR.----------MUST REMOVE 6 RAT DROPPINGS IN REAR AREA BY HOT WATER TANK. RECOMMEND TO CALL LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE BOX WITH RUST BUILD-UP AND METAL STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF STORAGE CABINETS IN FRONT AND IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE ON WALL BETWEEN PREP COOLER AND 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.---------MUST REPLACE MISSING AND HEAVY WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREMISES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT (2) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAP PREP/STORAGE AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Shilas Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Shilas Restaurant on file is from Aug 29, 2019. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Shilas Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Shilas Restaurant.
Has Shilas Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Shilas Restaurant have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Shilas Restaurant 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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