Awash Ethiopian Restaurant

• official resultPass
• resultPass
• inspection typeCanvass
• failed findings7
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles
  Inspector note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST INVERT CLEAN UTENSILS ON SHELVES AND COUNTERS. MUST EMPTY OPEN CAN FOOD INTO A STORABLE CONTAINER SUCH AS PLASTIC,STAINLESS ON GLASS BEFORE STORAGE IN THE COOLER.
  code 31
• 🧫food prep surfaces dirty
  Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
  Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN STAINS ON EXPOSE HAND SINK IN FRONT AND GREASE ON HOOD WALLS AND EXTERIOR DOORS ON FREEZER AND COOLER. CLEAN DEBRIS ON CABINET AT FRONT AND OVEN UNDER STOVE.
  code 33
• ⚠️Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used
  Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST ELEVATE FOOD PRODUCTS AND CLEAN UTENSILS 6" OFF THE FLOORS IN KITCHEN AND AT REAR STORAGE AREA.
  code 34
• ⚠️Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods
  Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REFINISH OR PAINT RAW WOOD TILES IN BAR,SEAL OPENING ON WALLS IN BASEMENT,AND AT STORAGE AREA IN REAR. CLEAN STAINS ON WALLS IN KITCHEN AND REAR STORAGE AREA. REPAIR WATER STAIN CEILING TILES IN DINING.
  code 35
• ⚠️Linen: Clean And Soiled Properly Stored
  Inspector note: Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored. MUST STORE SOILED AND CLEAN WIPE CLOTHS IN KITCHEN AND REAR STORAGE AREA.
  code 39
• ⚠️Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous
  Inspector note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
  code 40
• 🧻grimy wiping cloths
  Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
  Inspector note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. ORGANIZE CLUTTER AT REAR STORAGE AREA.
  code 41

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Compared with Pass on January 12, 2011: 7 findings appeared for the first time.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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