The Mukase Restaurant & Africa Foods
Last inspected: Oct 18, 2024
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Score
Going back to 2017, The Mukase Restaurant & Africa Foods has nine inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 18, 2024. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around seven violations to closer to 10 violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up six times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting The Mukase Restaurant & Africa Foods on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspection History
Oct 18, 2024
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING PROCEDURE ON FROZEN FISH IN THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, THAWING MUST OCCUR UNDER REFRIGERATION THAT MAINTAINS THE FOOD TEMPERATURE AT 41.0F OR LESS OR COMPLETELY SUBMERGED UNDER RUNNING WATER OR THAWED IN A MICROWAVE OVEN AND IMMEDIATELY TRANSFERRED TO CONVENTIONAL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH NO INTERRUPTION IN THE PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CORRECT THAWING PROCEDURES.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 6-501.19 (2) WASHROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.115 OBSERVED DEBRIS AND SOME GREASE ON GROUND UNDER AND AROUND GREASE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, BED/CLUTTER STORED IN REAR SIDE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM AND IN REAR STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11 ADDITIONAL LIGHTING NEEDED IN REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE SIDE ROOM
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE SHALL COMPLETE AN APPROVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROGRAM.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Oct 10, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND TCS FOODS (COOKED RICE AND BEANS) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT STORED A PLASTIC CONTAINER ON TOP OF PREP TABLE WITH AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 65.8F INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135.0F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $ 75.00 TOTAL WEIGHT 10 LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES (CORRECTED ON SITE - PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDED HANDSOAP) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPERTOWEL PROVIDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWEL AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. (CORRECTED ON SITE- PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDED PAPERTOWEL) PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED. (CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE CITATION).
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, GOAT MEAT, FISH ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES THAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOOD IS BEING PREPARED, HELD FOR SERVICE, OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2575269 ISSUED ON 05-02-2023 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #10 - OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK ADJACENT TO THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN. #10 - OBSERVED HANDSOAP DISPENSOR ON WALL ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE HANDSOAP DISPENSOR AND ENSURE THAT EMPLOYEES ARE ONLY WASHING THEIR HANDS AT HANDWASHING SINKS. #49 - OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN REFRIGERATORS AND REACHED IN FREEZERS IN REAR PREPARATION AREA UNCLEAN WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF REACH-IN FREEZERS AND REACH-IN REFRIGERATORS. #53 - OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE CAN IN THE UNISEX TOILET ROOM, LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN. #55 - OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND PREP TABLES TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP, AND-OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL LIGHTING NEEDED IN REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE SIDE ROOM.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE SHALL COMPLETE AN APPROVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROGRAM.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING AND LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH HANDSINK IN THE KITCHEN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: (2) WASHROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING PROCEDURE ON FROZEN FISH IN THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, THAWING MUST OCCUR UNDER REFRIGERATION THAT MAINTAINS THE FOOD TEMPERATURE AT 41.0F OR LESS OR COMPLETELY SUBMERGED UNDER RUNNING WATER OR THAWED IN A MICROWAVE OVEN AND IMMEDIATELY TRANSFERRED TO CONVENTIONAL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH NO INTERRUPTION IN THE PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CORRECT THAWING PROCEDURES.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED NOT USE PLASTIC SODA CRATES MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST USE PROPER RAISED SHELVES 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS AND SOME GREASE ON GROUND UNDER AND AROUND GREASE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, BED/CLUTTER STORED IN REAR SIDE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM AND IN REAR STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHTSHIELDS ABOVE KITCHEN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
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May 2, 2023
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK ADJACENT TO THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSOAP DISPENSOR ON WALL ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE HANDSOAP DISPENSOR AND ENSURE THAT EMPLOYEES ARE ONLY WASHING THEIR HANDS AT HANDWASHING SINKS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN REFRIGERATORS AND REACHED IN FREEZERS IN REAR PREPARATION AREA UNCLEAN WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF REACH-IN FREEZERS AND REACH-IN REFRIGERATORS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE CAN IN THE UNISEX TOILET ROOM, LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND PREP TABLES TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP, AND-OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Sep 13, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS-FISH, COOKED RICE, ETC.- ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP AREA STAND UP 1-DOOR REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER FOR SAID COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND VENTILATION FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT BUILD-UP ON WALLS AND FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AND DISHWASHER AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS, FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON-PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON-PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON-PREMISES.
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Jan 29, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND A METAL POT FULL OF COOKED GOAT MEAT AT TEMP OF 54.8F TO 55.6F,OIL WAS SEMI-SOLID. FOOD WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER.POUNDS 25,VALUE $99. MUST KEEP HOT FOOD AT 135F AND ABOVE,COLD FOOD 41F AND BELOW.ALSO INFORMATION GIVEN ON COOLING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: LIDS OF WHITE CHEST FREZEERS ARE RUSTY AND WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE AT EXTERIOR OF LIDS. NOT CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR / REPLACE SAID LIDS. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLOOD FROM MEAT ,STORED ON SHELVES SPILLED INSIDE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 7, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MEAT PIES LOCATED ON A SHELF IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. PIES WERE NOT PART OF A COOLING PROCESS. MANAGER STATED SHE WAS ATTEMPTING TO KEEP PIES COLD IN STORAGE ROOM BECAUSE IT WAS COOL. PIES WERE 56F. MEAT PIES WEIGHED APPROXIMATELY 15LBS AND VALUED AT $50. MEAT PIES WERE VOLUNTARILY DISARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENT CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. PROCEDURE GIVEN AND MANAGER MUST OBTAIN KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VIOLATION # 58 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2214120 DATED 9/10/18 NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING COULD BE PROVIDED FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN FISH SITTING IN COLD WATER IN SINK. WATER WAS NOT RUNNING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO THAW FISH UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN REFRIGERTORS AND INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZERS IN COOKING AREA UNCLEAN WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZERS ADN REACH IN REFRIGERATORS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING OF DRY STORAGE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CEILING OF DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: REFER TO VIOLATION #60
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Sep 10, 2018
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A)(2)(A) NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT THE PREP TABLES AND COUNTER TO BE IMPROPER:-BEEF 93F, RICE 66.6F, STEW 107.8F INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT, MEAT PIE 91.4F/86.9F ON FRONT DISPLAY AREA. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 60 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $100.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A) NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE THE PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PROCEDURE IN PLACE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12 NOTED DIRTY CUTTING BOARD WITH DISCOLORATION AT THE KITCHEN PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-102.11(A)2 NOTED FOOD ITEMS STORE IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE APPROPRIATE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11(A)(B)(C) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING:- - SHELVES INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. -HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE DEEP FREEZER ON THE HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-301.12(C) NOTED LARGE OVERSIZED POTS USED FOR COOKING UNABLE TO FIT INSIDE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A LARGE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO ACCOMMODATE THE LARGE POTS, INSTALL A DISH WASHING MACHINE OR REMOVE POTS FROM PREMISE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15(B). NOTED SLOW WATER DRAIN AT THE HAND WASH SINK AND LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 NOTED CLUTTER ON SHELVING AND FLOOR OR REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-202.18 NOTED DIRTY AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE COOKING STOVE EXHAUST HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Sep 28, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: ALL OPENINGS, HOLES IN EXPOSED BRICK WALLS AND CEILING AND AROUND PIPING INTO WALLS AND CEILING MUST BE SEALED THROUGHOUT THE 1363 SIDE STORAGE ROOM.
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Sep 20, 2017
License
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. COLD WATER ONLY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COLD AND HOT RUNNING WATER FOR THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ALL WASHROOM WASH BOWLS. 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: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK OR REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. MUST HAVE A LICENSED PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT AND PROVIDE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO CHECK CHLORINE SANITATION LEVEL AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: ALL OPENINGS, HOLES IN EXPOSED BRICK WALLS AND CEILING AND AROUND PIPING INTO WALLS AND CEILING MUST BE SEALED THROUGHOUT THE 1363 SIDE STORAGE ROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL UNUSED COOLERS AND EQUIPMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Mukase Restaurant & Africa Foods last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Mukase Restaurant & Africa Foods on file is from Oct 18, 2024. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Mukase Restaurant & Africa Foods?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at The Mukase Restaurant & Africa Foods.
Has The Mukase Restaurant & Africa Foods' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Mukase Restaurant & Africa Foods have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Mukase Restaurant & Africa Foods means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is The Mukase Restaurant & Africa Foods inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Mukase Restaurant & Africa Foods is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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