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Wazobia African Cuisine

6221 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60660
African
Last inspected: Sep 23, 2013
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Score
Low Risk

Wazobia African Cuisine appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2012. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 23, 2013. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Public records show no inspections at Wazobia African Cuisine since Sep 23, 2013, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Chicago restaurants. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 23, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN GASKET AT DOOR ON LINING INSIDE REACH IN COOLER AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SHELVES UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLE AND AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN FREE OF DIRT, OLD FOOD PARTICLE AND DEBRIS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAINED.MUST ALSO CLEAN FANS INSIDE REACH IN COOLER AT THE PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER ON SHELVING AT DRY STORAGE AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEA, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 28, 2012
License
No violations found.
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May 15, 2012
License
6 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,NOR A SERVICE PROVIDED ON PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN IT. SERIOUS VIOLATION:NO CITATION ISSUED , NOT OPERATING.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ATTACHED DRAIN BOARD AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE RUBBER GASKET FOR INSIDE OF THE TWO REACH DOOR COOLER
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL HOLES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, INCLUDING STORAGE. REMOVE ALL PAPER LINER ON SHELVES AND WALL, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT STAFF/CUSTOMERS WASHROOM
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET FOR THR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ORGANIZE BASEMENT AREA,SWEEP SAID AREA AND ELEVATE ITEMS NEEDED 6" OFF THE FLOOR. HOT WATER TANK IS STORED IN BASEMENT. ALSO ELEVATE ITEMS NEEDED AT REAR HALLWAY .
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wazobia African Cuisine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wazobia African Cuisine on file is from Sep 23, 2013. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wazobia African Cuisine?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Wazobia African Cuisine.

Has Wazobia African Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wazobia African Cuisine have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Wazobia African Cuisine 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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