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Sikia Restaurant

740 W 63Rd St, Chicago, IL 60621
African
Last inspected: Nov 22, 2021
100
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Sikia Restaurant has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2012. On Nov 22, 2021, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Sikia Restaurant dates to Nov 22, 2021.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Nov 22, 2021
License
No violations found.
100
Jul 27, 2021
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE STORAGE ROOM TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING WHICH IS REQUIRED.
58
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE TOP ABOVE THE SERVICE COOLER AT THE WAITRESS STATION, THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND THE COUNTER TOPS IN THE BAKERY STATION. ALSO DEFROST AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE CREAM FREEZER.
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82
Sep 6, 2019
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.
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90
Jun 20, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PLASTIC LINING ON EXTERIOR FRONT AND SIDES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO REMOVE SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING LINE NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
90
Oct 20, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BOTTOM INTERIOR OF FRYER.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND STOVE, SINKS, DISH MACHINE AND BEVERAGE STATION AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE HOODED SYSTEM.
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86
May 10, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP IN WALK-IN FREEZER AT FLOOR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AT CORNERS UNDER DISHMACHINE AND WALK-IN COOLERS/FREEZERS.
34
90
Apr 13, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REACH-IN FREEZER DOOR GASKET IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. REMOVE PLASTIC LINING FROM EXTERIOR BOTTOM PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, SINKS, FAUCETS HANDLES, AND EXTERIOR OF SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL DISPENSERS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP ON WALK IN FREEZER. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Jun 5, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINETS OF FRYERS AND ALL EQUIPMENT IN UNUSED BAKERY AREA NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN THE TOILET IN THE CUSTOMERS WASHROOM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE WALKIN COOLER ANS WALKIN FREEZER.ALSO CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE TOILET ROOM.
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90
Jun 5, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINETS OF FRYERS, EXTERIOR SIDES OF ICE MACHINE, AND ALL EQUIPMENT IN UNUSED BAKERY AREA NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
33
95
May 4, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE AND INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH LIME BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sikia Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sikia Restaurant on file is from Nov 22, 2021. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sikia Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Sikia Restaurant.

Has Sikia Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sikia Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sikia 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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