Sofra Turkish Kitchen

3134 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Jul 22, 2010

Score

Low Risk

Public records currently show only one inspection for Sofra Turkish Kitchen. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 22, 2010. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Note that Sofra Turkish Kitchen's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jul 22, 2010; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Sofra Turkish Kitchen trails the local norm.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 22, 2010

Routine

5 minor violations.

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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. MUST REPAINT THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS (WIRE RACKS AND BOTTOM OF COOLERS), VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, PREP TABLES, DUST ON UTENSIL HOLDER ABOVE PREP COOLER, DUST AND GREASE ON LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE DEEP FRYERS, STORAGE SHELVES AND CABINETS, DIRTY DISHES STORED UNDER PREP TABLE.

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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA AND BASEMENT. THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA IS NOT LEVEL AND THERE ARE BROKEN FLOOR TILES. MUST LEVEL THE FLOOR AND REPALCE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES.

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. DETAIL CLEAN AND REPAINT THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA, ESPECIALLY ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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. OBSERVED AN UNSHIELDED LIGHT BULB AT THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE GRILL AREA. MUST INSTALL A LIGHT SHIELD.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sofra Turkish Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sofra Turkish Kitchen on file is from Jul 22, 2010. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sofra Turkish Kitchen 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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