Middle East Bakery & Grill

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Inspections

1. Aug 27, 2026 Suspected Food Poisoning · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-CHEESE 70.3F, CHICKPEAS 69.6F, YOGURT 60.4F, GARLIC SPREAD 60.7F, VEGETABLE SALAD (CUCUMBER, LETTUCE, TOMATOES) 60.4F MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 15 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $90.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

     EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 64.6F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     NOTED BOXES OF FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR ON RACKS AND SHELVES.

   • Severity not stated

     WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

     NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT THE SERVICE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AT THE BASE DRY STORAGE AREA.

2. May 13, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

     NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER AT THE FOOD PREP AREA OF THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF THE SERVICE PREP COOLERS AND WHERE EVER NECESSARY.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     NOTED CRACKS ON WALL AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA BY THE BAKERY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

3. May 9, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     OBSERVED BOXES AND PLASTIC CONTAINERS OF RAW MEAT STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF THE FLOOR TO PROTECT FROM POSSIBLE SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED CARDBOARD AND ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS A LINER ON THE BOTTOM SHELF IN THE DELI PREP AREA AND ON COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE GRILL STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM SURFACE SO THAT SHELVING IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS IN THE UPSTAIRS DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT BAKERY AREA AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED WET MOP STORED IN THE BUCKET IN THE UTILITY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.

4. Feb 28, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS (MAIN PREP AREA, DISHWASHING AREA, BASEMENT PREP AREA, WASHROOMS ETC).

   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL PREP COOLERS AND REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE PREP/COOKING AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER (TOMATO SAUCE) INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET HANDLE AT HAND SINK INSIDE MEN'S CUSTOMER WASHROOM.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     EMPLOYEE (BASEMENT) TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN REAR (HOT WATER TANK) AREA AND THE STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO IT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

5. Jan 9, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTEDTHE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED SOME DIRT ON FLOORS THROUGHTOUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HOLDS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE COMPLETES AND RECEIVES ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE.

6. Apr 26, 2022 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     BASEMENT PREP AREA WALLS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN WALLS.

7. Feb 2, 2022 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

8. Jan 26, 2022 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVES SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE AROUND PLASTIC WATER TUBES. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED 4 LIVE ROACHES AT COOK PREP AREA UNDERNEATH FRONT COUNTER AND 1 LIVE ROACH ON BASEMENT PREP AREA FLOOR. MUST REMOVE ALL ROACH ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA COOLERS AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS/AROUND SINKS HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

   • Severity not stated

     MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

     NO WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING PROTOCOL FOR IMPLEMENTING AND ENFORCING THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS ORDER. MUST PROVIDE SAID PROTOCOL ON PREMISES.

   • Severity not stated

     MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

     NO RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING PER OSHA. MUST PROVIDE.

9. May 19, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: TWO TRAYS OF FETA CHEESE IN WATER AT TEMP OF 46.8F,TO 47.6F, STORED INSIDE THE DISPLAY COOLER.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     DRY FOOD CONTAINERS IN STORAGES AREA MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     FRONT DOOR WITH 1/4" TO 1/2" GAP BETWEEN DOORS AND BOTTOM.REPAIR ISSUE TO MINIMZE PEST ENTRY

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN MOP SINK AND CLEAN POTS IN DISHROOM. ALSO AT HANDWASHING SINK BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND MENTIONED IN PREP BASEMENT AREA. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. .

   • Severity not stated

     IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

     OBSERVED KNIVES BEING STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN CEILING WALL AND PIPES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA PROVIDE A KNIFE RACK/HOLDER TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS AT FRONT PREP AREA. REPAIR/REPLACE

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     CUTTING BOARDS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT, PIPE IS LEAKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. NO FOOD UNDER THE UNIT.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS A LINER FOR SHELVES AND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,SPECIALLY IN FOOD STORAGE AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     NO COVER PROVIDED AT BASEMENT STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     SEAL OPENED PLASTIC BASEBOARD IN BESEMENT PREP AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER

10. Sep 9, 2020 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE 1ST FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND CLUTTER AT BASEMENT TOOLS, ETC.MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TOOL STORAGE ROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT LOWER LEVEL PREPARATION AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN.

11. Jul 2, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE 1ST FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND CLUTTER AT BASEMENT TOOLS, ETC.MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TOOL STORAGE ROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT LOWER LEVEL PREPARATION AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN.

12. Jun 25, 2020 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012.MUST PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-39-010.MUST PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEANUP PROCEDURE ALONG WITH SANITIZER APPROVED FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIOROTY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      FOUND TCS FOODS INSIDE REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. 40 POUNDS HUMMUS AT 53.2F, 10POUNDS TAHINNI SAUCE AT 52.5F, 5 POUNDS CHOPPED TOMATOES AT 54.3, AND 5 POUNDS BEEF AT 52.9F.PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. DISPOSED OF 60 POUNDS OF TCS FOODS. VALUE AT 150DOLLARS.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      FOUND REACH IN COOLER AT 54.5F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. TAGGED REACH IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT PREMISES. OBSERVED FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS AT DISHWASHING ROOM 1ST FLOOR. FOUND EVIDENCE OF RATS AT PREMISES. FOUND 10 RAT DROPPINGS AT LOWER LEVEL ALONG WALL AT DRY STORAGE AREAS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020A. MUST NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR AND REMOVE FLIES AND RAT DROPPINGS.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE 1ST FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT LOWER LEVEL PREPARATION AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND CLUTTER AT BASEMENT TOOLS, ETC.MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TOOL STORAGE ROOM.

13. Aug 15, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED SOME MISSING THERMOMETERS WITHIN COOLERS. MAKE SURE ALL COOLERS HAVE WORKING THERMOMETERS AND ARE 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED TIN FOIL COVERING COOKING EQUIPMENT IN GRILL AREA. REMOVE ALL TIN FOIL AND KEEP EQUIMENT CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED RAW WOOD BEAMS USED IN WRAPPING ROOM. MUST SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MOPS SHOULD BE HUNG TO DRY AFTER USE TO DETER SMALL FLY ACTIVITY.

14. Nov 6, 2018 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

15. Apr 18, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

16. Apr 11, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

      NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:-LAMB 57.4F, LENTIL 57.2F, BEEF 53.6F, CHICKEN 55.0F,GROUND BEEF 44.6F, CHICKPEA 46.3F, SOUP 44.8F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 63 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $193.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

      NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2009880 DATED 4/5/2017 NOT CORRECTED:- --#32) MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR PREP TABLES IN THE BASEMENT BRICK OVEN AREA. SHELVES DIRTY AT THE BULK SPICE CONTAINER STORAGE AND PLASTIC AND METAL RACK SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN. RAW WOODEN BOARDS USED TO PROP UP SPICE SHELVING IN THE DRY GOOD RE-PACKAGING ROOM. MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SHELVING. --#34) FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS, IN NEED OF CLEANING: UNDER THE BASEMENT TWO COMPARTMENT AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS AND AROUND BOTH GREASE TRAPS. UNDER BASEMENT PREP TABLES AND BULK SPICE STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR THE FLOORS AT THE BASEMENT BRICK OVEN. MUST NOT USE TAPE AS ELECTRICAL CORD COVER ON THE FLOOR AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE RESTAURANT PREP AREA. --#35) WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREA FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN: AT THE 1ST FLOOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, BASEMENT PREP AREA AT BRICK OVEN. --#36) MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD, SHATTER PROOF BULB OR PROOF OF BEING SHATTER PROOF ABOVE THE BASEMENT BAKERY METAL PREP TAB

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      NOTED SOME FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER STORED INSIDE TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      NOTED DIRT AND RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER, WALK IN COOLER AND FOOD DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY THE COOKING STOVE AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA WITH THICK GREASE, DIRT AND GRIME.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      NOTED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE HAND WASH SINK AND PREP TABLE AT THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASH SINK.NOTED HEAVY GREASE,DIRT AND DUST INSIDE THE EXHAUST HOOD OF STOVE AT THE BASEMENT KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

17. Apr 5, 2017 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

      OBSERVED RAW MEATS BEING STORED DIRECTLY ABOVE PREPARED, READY TO EAT FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. BOWL OF RAW BEEF STORED ON THE TOP SHELVING OF THE WALK-IN COOLER OVER CUT, FRESH BROCCOLI. RAW GROUND LAMB STORED ABOVE READY TO EAT PREPARED ZUCCHINI SALAD AND RAW MEAT STORED ABOVE A CASE OF FRESH LEMONS. MANAGEMENT RE-ARRANGED COOLER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      BROKEN/MISSING COOLER DOOR HANDLE AT THE RESTAURANT PREP AREA REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR PREP TABLES IN THE BASEMENT BRICK OVEN AREA. SHELVES DIRTY AT THE BULK SPICE CONTAINER STORAGE AND PLASTIC AND METAL RACK SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN. RAW WOODEN BOARDS USED TO PROP UP SPICE SHELVING IN THE DRY GOOD RE-PACKAGING ROOM. MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SHELVING.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      DIRTY EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR DISH ROOM. FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS, IN NEED OF CLEANING: UNDER THE BASEMENT TWO COMPARTMENT AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS AND AROUND BOTH GREASE TRAPS. UNDER BASEMENT PREP TABLES AND BULK SPICE STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR THE FLOORS AT THE BASEMENT BRICK OVEN. MUST NOT USE TAPE AS ELECTRICAL CORD COVER ON THE FLOOR AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE RESTAURANT PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREA FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN: AT THE 1ST FLOOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, BASEMENT PREP AREA AT BRICK OVEN.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD, SHATTER PROOF BULB OR PROOF OF BEING SHATTER PROOF ABOVE THE BASEMENT BAKERY METAL PREP TABLE.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN THE WEIGHING AND RE-PACKAGING ROOM WHERE READY TO EAT FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THE RESTAURANT SIDE SMALL COOLER CONTAINING YOGURT DRINK AND REPLACE THE INACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THE FETA CHEESE DISPLAY COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT THE REAR BOILER ROOM STORAGE MUST BE REMOVED AND ALL OTHER ITEMS STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE. ALL SHELVING AND STORED ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AREA MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" FROM THE FLOORS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

18. Mar 4, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

      FOUND NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON SITE FROM REPORT #1537294 DATED 4/24/15. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED/POSTED ON SITE FOR THE CUSTOMER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). NEW SUMMARY REPORT PROVIDED TO POST.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COLER MUST HAVE A LABEL AND DATE.

    • Not serious Minor

      CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

      ALL CLEAN UTENSILS, FOOD CONTAINERS, POTS,PANS,TRAYS,ETC . MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND DUST BUILD-UP.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      FOUND GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO COVER ALL FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL GROCERY BAGS WITH FOOD GRADE BAGS CAULK AROUND THE MOP SINK WORN OUT. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE GROCERY SECTION,RIPPED OFF. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL,REMOVE STAINED ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      SEAL GAP AROUND THE PIPE ABOVE THE HOOD AND BETWEEN CEILING AND WALLS IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPE ABOVE THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA 1ST FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

19. Apr 24, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR ON THE 1ST FLOOR TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE BOTTOM SHELF AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      FOUND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND OUTSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      FOUND A BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE BAGS OF FOOD IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.

20. Jun 16, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

      WATER BOTTLE USED FOR COOLING STORED UNCOVERED ON TOP THE FROZEN VEGETABLE,INSIDE THE TWO DOOR COOLER. MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND COVERED.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      SOME BROKEN FLOOR TILE ON PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      BROKEN CEILING WALL IN PREP AREA,AND WASHROOM INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      NO STOPPERS PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. NO VENTILATION PROVIDED AT STAFF WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      NO THERMOMETER PROVIDE FOR COOLERS AND FREEZERS.ALSO STEM THERMOMETER IS NEEDED TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE IN PREP AREA

21. Sep 6, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS IN LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA BY 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      THERMOMETER BROKEN INSIDE DISPLAY COOLER (PIES COOLER). MUST PROVIDE WORKING THEROMOMETER FOR COOLER.

22. Mar 26, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS IN SLIDES OF COOLER DOOR RAILS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. NO END CAPS AT LIGHTS ABOVE BAKERY. MUST PROVIDE END CAPS FOR ALL LIGHT BULBS.