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Axum Ethiopian Restaurant

August 16, 2022 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings11
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.
code 10Priority
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: NOTED THE REAR EXIT DOOR TO THE ALLEY WITH AN OPEN 1/2 GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE DOOR.
code 38
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles: Properly Stored & Used

Inspector note: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
code 45
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON COOKS LINE COOLER. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: TOP OF UNUSED DISH MACHINE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MUST NOT USE PAPER OR CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE BAR. • NOTED FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLETOP CAN OPENER AND WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.----INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF GAS STOVES WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: UTILITY MOP SINK UNABLE TO DRAIN. MUST REPAIR TO PROPERLY DRAIN.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MISSING FLOORING WITH DECAYING RAW WOOD UNDER THE BAR COOLER, THE ICE MACHINE AND SURROUNDING THE WATER TANK. MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL. • NOTED GREASE DRIPPING FROM EXHAUST HOOD ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. • WALL UNDER THE DISH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH SPLATTER DIRT.----FLOORS WITH DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE BAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN THE DINING ROOM AND MOP SINK ROOM. MUST REPLACE.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT THE REAR DISH AREA. MUST REPLACE.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
code 57
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 5-6-22 REPORT #2555365 WERE NOT CORRECTED. #51- BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED ON THE ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON SAID WATER LINE.#56- EAST SIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM CEILING MECHANICAL FAN NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.#58-: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON-PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON-PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on May 6, 2022: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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