Simi's
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2019
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Score
Going back to 2016, Simi's has five inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Feb 20, 2019. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. The file hasn't been updated since Feb 20, 2019, so take the current picture with that in mind.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around six violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Simi's on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 20, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO PERSON OR EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION THAT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES ARE INFORMED OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY DISEASE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (A) NO CITATION
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE FREEZER UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND/OR PREPARED BY DATE INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT MOP SINK FAUCET WITH GARDEN HOSE ATTACHED. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES .
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR PILING PAINT AND PATCH HOLES ON WALL ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Feb 11, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS ON SITE (RICE) WITH NO DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING ON ALL TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH A 7 DAY DISCARD DATE. PRIORITY VIOLATION.NO CITATION ISSUED)7-38-005
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) 7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO PERSON OR EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION THAT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES ARE INFORMED OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY DISEASE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (A) NO CITATION
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ACCURATE CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR CHECKING SANITIZING SOLUTION P.P.M.'S AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE FREEZER UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND/OR PREPARED BY DATE INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL ESTIMATED "1/4" OPENING AROUND REAR EXIT DOORS IN .MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
38
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT MOP SINK FAUCETE WITH GARDEN HOSE ATTACHED. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES .
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR PILING PAINT AND PATCH HOLES ON WALL ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHTS IN KITCHEN AREA
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Jan 9, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN FREEZERS AND COOLERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS. MOUTHPIECES OF THE TABLEWARE MUST BE COVERED, WRAPPED, PROTECTED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: METAL RACK SPICE SHELVING THE KITCHEN FOUND DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE GAS GRILL FOUND DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN THE KITCHEN MUST BE REPLACED.
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Jan 13, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT THE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER AND UPRIGHT FREEZER AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN ND MAINTAIN. MUST ALSO CLEAN THE COOKING STOVE WITH DIRT ENCRUSTED ON STOVE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED SLOW WATER AT THE BATHROOM HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 11, 2016
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD AT SERVER STATION IN MAIN DINING ROOM WITH SODA DISPENSER AND ICE BIN. MUST SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT MOP SINK IN KITHCEN. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COVER NEEDED FOR ICE BIN AT SERVER STATION IN MAIN DINING ROOM. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN COVER TO PROTECT ICE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHTS IN BASEMENT MUST BE SHILDED. MAINTAIN
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Simi's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Simi's on file is from Feb 20, 2019. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Simi's?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Simi's.
Has Simi's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Simi's have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Simi's 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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