Ya Mberry's Kitchen
Last inspected: Nov 20, 2012
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Score
Going back to 2010, Ya Mberry's Kitchen has four inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Nov 20, 2012. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Public records show no inspections at Ya Mberry's Kitchen since Nov 20, 2012, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around five violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, showing up three times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspection History
Nov 20, 2012
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL CABINETS, SHELVES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENTILATION HOOD.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. FLOORS NEED REPAIR IN PREP AREA. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND WASHROOM AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. REPAIR AND PAINT WALLS IN PREP AREAS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ALONG ELECTRICAL OUTLETS AND BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT, ARTICLES, ETC INSIDE UTILITY CLOSET AND STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. REMOVE PROPANE TANKS, GRILL, ETC FROM PREMISES.
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Nov 13, 2012
Routine
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: OBSERVED 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CABINET UNDER WASHBOWL AND 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR INSIDE UTILITY CLOSET IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL CABINETS, SHELVES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENTILATION HOOD.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND WASHROOM AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. REPAIR AND PAINT WALLS IN PREP AREAS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ALONG ELECTRICAL OUTLETS AND BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT, ARTICLES, ETC INSIDE UTILITY CLOSET AND STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. REMOVE PROPANE TANKS, GRILL, ETC FROM PREMISES.
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Jul 27, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 6, 2010
License
9 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS MUST HOLD AT 40F OR BELOW. FREEZERS AT 0F OR BELOW. STRONGLY RECOMMENDED COMMERCIAL UNITS.
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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 HANDSOAP AND HANDTOWELS AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN KITCHEN FOR HANDWASHING.
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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: RODENT PROOF REAR EXIT DOOR AT BOTTOM TO SEAL LIGHT. DOOR MUST BE TIGHT FITTING TO AVOID POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY. LOG BOOK WITH NECESSARY DOCUMENTS (MSDS SHEETS, COPY OF STATE OF ILLINOIS LICENSE AND INVOICES) NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME; MUST PROVIDE.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE TALL WEEDS ALONG FENCE IN REAR YARD AND FROM GROUND WHERE NOTED.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: NO FAUCET NECK AT THREE COMP SINK IN KITCHEN; MUST PROVIDE. FAUCET NECK MUST EXTEND TO ALL COMPARTMENTS OF SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED. REMOVE DUST FROM VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM CLOSEST TO KITCHEN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE FOR WASHROOM DOOR CLOSEST TO THE KITCHEN. MUST REATTACH SELF-CLOSING DEVICE FOR WASHROOM DOOR ON THE OTHER SIDE OF KITCHEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CHECK VENTILATION SYSTEM OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT. UNIT WAS ON BUT RUNNING LOW. ADVISED TO HAVE CHECKED/CLEANED TO ENSURE IT IS WORKING PROPERLY. COLD RUNNING WATER AT EXPOSED SINK IN KITCHEN COMING OUT OF VALVE UNDER SINK, NOT THE FAUCET; MUST CORRECT. MUST CLEAN GREASE RECEPTOR UNDER THREE COMP SINK AND MAINTAIN. MUST PROVIDE THREE METAL DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THREE COMP SINK FOR PROPER WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE SET UP.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR INTERIORS OF ALL REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ya Mberry's Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ya Mberry's Kitchen on file is from Nov 20, 2012. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ya Mberry's Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ya Mberry's Kitchen.
Has Ya Mberry's Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Ya Mberry's Kitchen have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ya Mberry's 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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