Sofra Turkish Kitchen

3134 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
Greek / Mediterranean
Last inspected: Jul 25, 2014
74
Score
Medium Risk

Sofra Turkish Kitchen, located at 3134 N Lincoln Ave in Chicago, IL, had a moderate risk inspection on July 25, 2014, with a score of 74. This inspection identified six minor violations related to food labeling, equipment cleanliness, ventilation, and plumbing. Across seven recorded inspections, the facility has primarily maintained a low-risk status.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 25, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Sep 27, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
May 3, 2012
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
78
Apr 24, 2012
Routine
10 minor violations.
61
Apr 29, 2011
Suspected Food Poisoning
4 minor violations.
82
Feb 10, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 7, 2011
License
5 minor violations.
78
Violations — Jul 25, 2014 Inspection
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.
33
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK AT FRONT BAR IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
40
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.
42
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE BIN AT FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
43
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)