What is Antepli Turkish Gourmet's health inspection score?

Antepli Turkish Gourmet has a SafeDine safety score of 44 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Antepli Turkish Gourmet last inspected?

Antepli Turkish Gourmet was last inspected on June 6, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Antepli Turkish Gourmet have?

Antepli Turkish Gourmet has 64 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Antepli Turkish Gourmet safe to eat at?

Antepli Turkish Gourmet has a safety score of 44/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Antepli Turkish Gourmet

Name: Antepli Turkish Gourmet
Address: 4849 N KEDZIE AVE, Chicago, 60625
Rating: 44

4849 N KEDZIE AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 11mo ago

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Lincoln Square

Ranked #340 of 448 in Lincoln Square

Improving

7 inspections

Last: Jun 6, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

14%

Clean Rate

9.1

Avg Violations

12 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-41

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-7 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-6 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-14 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+6 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 59/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (44/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2023

3 inspections

7 high priority

7 intermediate

11 basic

Sep

Jul 2024

1 inspections

3 high priority

4 intermediate

9 basic

Aug 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

Aug

May 2025

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

11 basic

Jun 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Jun

Inspection History

7 records on file

3 Canvass Re-Inspection2 Canvass1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint

Jun 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
: 3-302.12--- ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
3-304.12--- FOOD SCOOPS NOTED WITH HANDLES INSIDE THE FOOD. MUST STORE WITH HANDLES INVERTED.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
4-903.11 (A;B;D)--- ALL CLEAN STORED MIXING BOWLS, POTS, PANS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
4-501.14--- INTERIOR OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE DIRTY WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS, BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-602.13-- MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR ANY EQUIPMENT. MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
: 6-501.113--- SOILED MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. 6-201.11--- FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREA WITH GREASE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS: UNDER AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING, PROOF OF NEWLY HIRED EMPLOYEES, OR CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−17 pts

May 25

Canvass InspectionOut of Business

2 High2 Med11 Basic

15 total

48/100inspection score

−52 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

15FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED−10
OBSERVED THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN FOODS SUCH AS RAW CHICKEN, RAW BEEF, LAMB, EGGS BEING IMPROPERLY STORED DIRECTLY ABOVE, ON TOP OF, NEXT TO AND TOUCHING READY TO EAT AND FRESH PREPARED VEGETABLES. SUCH AS RAW LAMB OVER CUT PREPARED ONIONS, RAW BEEF STORED ON TOP OF RTE HUMMUS, RAW CHICKEN OVER FRESH TOMATOES, RTE SLICED FRESH LEMONS TOUCHING A CONTAINER OF RAW MEAT. ENTIRE WALK-IN COOLER REARRANGED TO PROTECT FOODS PROPERLY DURING STORAGE AND CONTAMINATED FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
NOTED THE ABOVE MENTIONED THREE DOOR COOKS LINE COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. COOLER NOTED AT 65.5 WITH HUMMUS AT 56.6F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
NOTED TCS FOODS HUMMUS AND YOGURT BASED SAUCE HELD INSIDE THE COOKS LINE THREE DOOR COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. HUMMUS AT 56.6F, YOGURT SAUCE AT 55F, CUT LEAFY GREENS AT 46.5F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

Basic (11)

−22 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
FOOD SCOOPS NOTED WITH HANDLES INSIDE THE FOOD. MUST STORE WITH HANDLES INVERTED.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
ALL CLEAN STORED MIXING BOWLS, POTS, PANS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE RAW WOODEN BLOCKS AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR PREP TABLES OR PREP EQUIPMENT. MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
INTERIOR OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE DIRTY WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS, BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT NEXT TO THE STOVE TOP. MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
SOILED MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH GREASE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS: UNDER AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS INSIDE THE DRY FOOD STORAGE UNUSED WALK-IN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING, PROOF OF NEWLY HIRED EMPLOYEES, OR CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-7-24 REPORT #2598799. #47- 4-501.11--OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN 3- DOOR PREP COOLER AND AT WALK-IN-COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−52 pts

Aug 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.11--OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN 3- DOOR PREP COOLER AND AT WALK-IN-COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jul 24

Complaint InspectionFail

3 High4 Med9 Basic

16 total

32/100inspection score

−68 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT TEA PREPARATION AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA (NOT-IN-USE) AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION;FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT "0" PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 ? 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE).DISHMACHINE TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED (SEE COMMENTS BELOW).PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025,NO CITATION ISSUED.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED THE 2-DOOR DESSERT COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 47.0F.THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE (TCS FOODS) SUCH AS CHEESECAKES AND RICE PUDDINGS ETC.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELY NOTIFIED REFRIGERATION REPAIR SERVICE DURING INSPECTION.THE SAID COOLER IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED. (SEE COMMENTS BELOW) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.OBSERVED COOKED SOUP AT 46.9F,CHICKEN AT 46.4F,EGGS AT 45.5,YOGURTS AT 44.6F ALSO, IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) INSIDE OF THE FRONT DESSERT DISPLAY COOLER BEHIND FRONT PREP/SERVICE COUNTER AREA:RICE PUDDINGS AT 50.0 F AND CHEESE CAKES AT 50.0 F,WHITE FLAN CAKE AT 45.5F.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 50#'S OF FOOD WORTH $850.00.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO COLD HOLD ALL (TCS FOODS) AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM(SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AT CORNERS NEXT TO STORAGE RACK AND BEHIND THE COOLERS AND CLUTTERED INTERIOR STORAGE CABINETS BEHIND THE FRONT PREP/SERVICE COUNTERS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (9)

−18 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN 3- DOOR PREP COOLER AND AT WALK-IN-COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE WALK-IN-COOLER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS AND MAINTAIN.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO TEST SANITIZING SOLUTION P.P.M.'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN TOPS AND BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIORS OF STORAGE CABINETS BEHIND THE FRONT PREP/SERVICE COUNTERS AND INTERIOR/EXTERIORS OF PREP COOLERS AND KITCHEN STORAGE RACKS,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS, AND DEEP FRYERS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA TO REMOVE SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS/SESAME SEEDS ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS ALSO,REPLACE SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE UNUSED WALK-IN-COOLER/STORAGE AND INSIDE STORAGE CLOSET LOCATED DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM THE WASHROOMS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

Base deductions−68 pts

Sep 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

4 High2 Med5 Basic

11 total2 risk factors

30/100inspection score

−60 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
2-102.14 OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY UPON ARRIVAL WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, AND SERVED, SUCH AS (CHICKEN, RICE PUDDING, AND SLICED TOMATOES) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED DISPLAY COOLER SERVICE AREA WITH NO HAND WASHING SINK. AREA USED TO PACKAGE READY-TO-EAT FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT DRINK PREP AREA BLOCKED BY ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL HAND WASHING SINKS ARE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) COMBINED WITH PREVIOUS VIOLATION.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15 OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP IN REAR DOOR OF KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL GAP TO AVOID PEST ENTRY.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED SEVERAL INSECT CARCASSES ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE WATER HEATER, UNDERNEATH 3 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS, AND VARIOUS EQUIPMENT PIECES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE INSECT CARCASSES.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19 OBSERVED SEVERAL RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLERS AND KITCHEN AREA WITH RUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTED RACKS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-602.13 OBSERVED GRIDDLE AREA WITH SOIL AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER AND SEVERAL UNUSED ITEMS IN THE CLOSET ADJACENT TO THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DECLUTTER PREMISES AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11 OBSERVED WALLS COVERED BY PLANTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE PLANTS FROM WALLS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
8-404.13 OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME. REPORT #2581130, DATED SEPTEMBER 1, 2023, INSTRUCTED THE FACILITY TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. OBSERVED INFESTATION OF PESTS WITH MORE THAN 10 ROACHES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−60 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Sep 23

Canvass InspectionFail

3 High5 Med6 Basic

14 total2 risk factors

23/100inspection score

−67 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY UPON ARRIVAL. WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, AND SERVED, SUCH AS (CHICKEN, RICE PUDDING, AND SLICED TOMATOES) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED DISPLAY COOLER WITH AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE FLUCTUATING BETWEEN 44-45 F . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS HAVE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. COOLER TAGGED PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED RICE PUDDING WITH AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 49 F . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE THAT ALL COLD FOODS ARE STORED AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 7 POUNDS OF RICE PUDDING ($60). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED MENU WITH INCOMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY. THE MENU HAS A DISCLAIMER, BUT REMINDER ASTERISKS DO NOT APPEAR THROUGHOUT THE MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE CONSUMER ADVISORY INCLUDES DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 5 LIVE ROACHES IN THE KITCHEN AREA OF THE ESTABLISHMENT, INCLUDING INSIDE THE UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER, ON THE PREP COUNTER NEAR THE HAND WASHING SINK, AND UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK; OBSERVED 8 FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING IN DINING ROOM AND KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED SEVERAL INSECT CARCASSES ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE INSECT CARCASSES.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP IN REAR DOOR OF KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL GAP TO AVOID PEST ENTRY.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED SEVERAL RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLERS AND KITCHEN AREA WITH RUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTED RACKS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SEVERAL RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER AND IN KITCHEN WITH HEAVY DEBRIS BUILD UP; OBSERVED GRIDDLE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREAS WITH SOIL AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT AND NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK NEAR GRIDDLE WITH PLUMBING IN POOR REPAIR. WHEN THE FAUCET IS TURNED ON FOR HAND WASHING, WATER LEAKS ONTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NECK OF FAUCET LEAKING AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SEVERAL UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN KITCHEN INCLUDING UNUSED GYRO MACHINE AND DIRTY UNUSED PLATES STORED ON SHELF NEAR DISH MACHINE; OBSERVED CLUTTER AND SEVERAL ITEMS IN UNUSED WALK IN COOLER AND IN CLOSET ADJACENT TO TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DECLUTTER PREMISES AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY IEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME. REPORT #2553401, DATED MARCH 24, 2022, INSTRUCTED THE FACILITY TO #55 TO REPLACE MISSING AND WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP/ COOK AREA AND TO #57 TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTICATE FOR FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. OBSERVED SEVERAL MISSING AND WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP/ COOK AREA; OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−67 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

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