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Sistah's

2239 W 95Th St, Chicago, IL 60643
African
Last inspected: Jun 15, 2012
86
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2010, Sistah's has six inspections in the public record. Sistah's was last inspected on Jun 15, 2012. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Note that Sistah's's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jun 15, 2012; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “food in original container, properly labeled” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Sistah's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 15, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.OBSERVED DESERTS NOT PROPERLY LABELED GIVEN STATE CODE SHEET ON PROPER LABELING COMMON NAME, BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS,ETC.
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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.OBSERVED SOME RAW WOOD IN THE KITCHEN INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
32
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.NEED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS FRONT DINING AREA.
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86
Oct 28, 2011
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL SHELVES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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95
Apr 7, 2011
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL ALL PREPARED FOOD IN COOLERS AND CONTAINERS IN DRY STORAGE AREA.
30
95
Apr 22, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 19, 2010
License
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR. REPLACE DAMAGED SCREEN ON REAR DOOR.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. REMOVE PLUMBER'S PUTTY AROUND DRAINS INSIDE ALL COMPARTMENTS OF 3-COMP SINK.
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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. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR.
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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. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER ALL SINKS, ALONG BASEBOARDS IN WASHROOM, WHERE WALLS AND CEILINGS MEET IN KITCHEN, ETC. REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR.
35
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
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78
Apr 15, 2010
License
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sistah's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sistah's on file is from Jun 15, 2012. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sistah's?

Across the inspection record, “food in original container, properly labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sistah's.

Has Sistah's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sistah's have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sistah's 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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