Som Masha Allah Grill — Soma Grill

6319 N Ridge Ave, Chicago, IL 60660
African
Last inspected: Sep 3, 2013
95
Score
Low Risk

Som Masha Allah Grill — Soma Grill has been inspected four times since 2012. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 3, 2013. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Som Masha Allah Grill — Soma Grill's record stops at Sep 3, 2013, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about six violations before that.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up four times.

Som Masha Allah Grill — Soma Grill's latest score of 95 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspection History
Sep 3, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE RUSTY SHELVING UNDERNEATH GRILL TABLE AT PREP KITCHEN. MUST ALSO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN HEAVY ICE BUILT UP INSIDE UPRIGHT FREEZER.
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Aug 15, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES WASHING UTENSILS (POTS,PANS,BOWLS ETC) AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT PROPERLY SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS SET UP THE COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE WHEN WASHING DISHES AND UTENSILS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NOTED OVER 15 RAT DROPPINGS INSIDE EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE ELECTRICAL COMPARTMENT OF UNUSED DEEP FRYER AT THE REAR STORAGE AREA BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZER NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH DATE AND NAME OF PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS LABEL FOOD PRODUCTS DURING STORAGE INCLUDING BULK ITEMS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE RUSTY SHELVING UNDERNEATH GRILL TABLE AT PREP KITCHEN. MUST ALSO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN HEAVY ICE BUILT UP INSIDE UPRIGHT FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN FREE OF GREASE,DIRT, AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE UTILITY SINK USED AS EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER (UNUSED EQUIPMENT AT THE REAR STORAGE BY REAR EXIT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Dec 13, 2012
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN MULTI USE UTENSILS,POTS AND PANS,DISHES MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DEFROST THE REACH IN FREEZER (WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED). PROVIDE 3 DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMNET SINK.(NO DRAIN STOPPERS FOUND).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE GRILL AND STOVE; INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE; DISPLAY SHELVE FOR THE PASTIES; CHOPPING BOARD; BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE COFFEE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA, REAR AREA UNDER THE REACH IN COOLER AND REACH IN FREEZER, INSIDE THE WASHROOM,INSIDE THE CLOSET WITH MOP SINK(UNDER THE MOP SINK) UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN. MISSING PART OF THE COVING/BASEBOARD INSIDE THE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR,INSTALL 4" COVING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND HOT HOLDING UNIT. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT. MUST CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FILTER AND HOOD WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD ON THE HOOD.MUST SEAL HOLES ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Dec 12, 2012
License
7 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK UNDER CERTIFIED PEST CONTROL COMPANY.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN MULTI USE UTENSILS,POTS AND PANS,DISHES MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DEFROST THE REACH IN FREEZER (WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED). PROVIDE 3 DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMNET SINK.(NO DRAIN STOPPERS FOUND).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE GRILL AND STOVE; INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE; DISPLAY SHELVE FOR THE PASTIES; CHOPPING BOARD; BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE COFFEE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA, REAR AREA UNDER THE REACH IN COOLER AND REACH IN FREEZER, INSIDE THE WASHROOM,INSIDE THE CLOSET WITH MOP SINK(UNDER THE MOP SINK) UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN. MISSING PART OF THE COVING/BASEBOARD INSIDE THE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR,INSTALL 4" COVING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND HOT HOLDING UNIT. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT. MUST CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FILTER AND HOOD WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD ON THE HOOD.MUST SEAL HOLES ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Som Masha Allah Grill — Soma Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Som Masha Allah Grill — Soma Grill on file is from Sep 3, 2013. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Som Masha Allah Grill — Soma Grill?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Som Masha Allah Grill — Soma Grill.

Has Som Masha Allah Grill — Soma Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Som Masha Allah Grill — Soma Grill have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Som Masha Allah Grill — Soma Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.